I AM your Superwoman!!!!!!!

Ladies, how many times have you felt stressed about not being able to accomplish every goal or task you've set forth for the day? How many times have you wanted to just quit because you deemed you had too much on your plate? We all know the feeling...and have all been there before. Whether it's trying to juggle family, career, relationship, and school, or any combination of them, life can seem pretty overwhelming on a daily basis. But there is no need to despair or feel ashamed. This weekend, Saturday August 29, Professional Swagga is hosting our monthly event, Sista Girl Saturday, Uptown at Cosmos Cafe, and the focus is on YOU! The theme is Superwoman and we would like to facilitate a discussion on how we cope with the pressure of keeping up with everything we do on a daily basis. This is not to say that you don't have a mate who holds you down every step of the way, it's just to celebrate what we do as women and find ways to help each other prioritize our lives. We as the ladies of Professional Swagga feel this is the perfect forum for us to help build each other up and bring women together who may have the same concerns, but nowhere to voice them or get any advice. We also encourage the diversity of these events, because in the past we have always captured the attention of women who deal with different issues and come from different backgrounds who can help each other. This is all about becoming, being, and staying as positive about our lives and futures as possible! There will be free giveawaysguest speakers, and more...so treat yourself to a girls' night out and come politic with us this Saturday!

And for all the men who also read our blog, email us with some topics you think you would like to discuss at a forum dedicated to you...we've been hosting Sista Girl for about 9 months but would also love to get the men and women together to talk about what we can learn from each other and how we sometimes misunderstand each other on certain topics. Life and love are all about communication, and that often gets lost in translation. Email at professionalswagga@gmail.com,

we would LOVE to hear from you and have this on our agenda for the October event!

Don't forget to save the date, 8/29, this Saturday, 8:00 pm at Cosmos Cafe, 300 N. College Street, Uptown Charlotte...we look forward to seeing you there!!

Brought to you only by the ladies of Professional Swagga!

AAARRRGGHHH!!!!!!

Bad customer service, problems with relationships, dealing with unruly children....these are all things that can make us very angry. Anger is a perfectly normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in your personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life. And it can make you feel as though you're at the mercy of an unpredictable and powerful emotion. Anger has also been known and shown to cause various health problems, like heart attacks, anxiety, and high blood pressure. People use a variety of both conscious and unconscious processes to deal with their angry feelings. The three main approaches are expressing, suppressing, and calming. Expressing your angry feelings in an assertive—not aggressive—manner is the healthiest way to express anger. To do this, you have to learn how to make clear what your needs are, and how to get them met, without hurting others. Being assertive doesn't mean being pushy or demanding; it means being respectful of yourself and others. This is the best way to control your anger before you let it control you. Below are some strategies to help you deak with anger constructively:

Simple relaxation tools, such as deep breathing and relaxing imagery, can help calm down angry feelings. There are books and courses that can teach you relaxation techniques, and once you learn the techniques, you can call upon them in any situation. If you are involved in a relationship where both partners are hot-tempered, it might be a good idea for both of you to learn these techniques.
Some simple steps you can try:
Breathe deeply, from your diaphragm; breathing from your chest won't relax you. Picture your breath coming up from your "gut."
Slowly repeat a calm word or phrase such as "relax," "take it easy." Repeat it to yourself while breathing deeply.
Use imagery; visualize a relaxing experience, from either your memory or your imagination.
Nonstrenuous, slow yoga-like exercises can relax your muscles and make you feel much calmer.
Practice these techniques daily. Learn to use them automatically when you're in a tense situation.

Speaking of anger, so sorry Mariah Carey, but did you really mean to go at Eminem like that?! Your hubby isn't equipped to have your back on this one...and what Em put out is only called "Warning"...please don't provoke him anymore. Although, it would be interesting to hear the voicemails and see some pics for proof of the once-prominent R&B singer jocking Eminem after all the denials...hmmmmm.

I propose a boycott of all "rappers" making wack songs, e.g. Soulja Boy, Gucci Mane, and the like... really, I could name way more. They sound ridiculous and is this what music has come to? Why is this crap being made and played? Do yourself a favor and STOP MAKING THIS MESS!!! I just can't take it....AARRRGGHH!!!!! Okay, I'm doing some breathing now...lol

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Sunday, August 23rd

Don't miss the premier event of the summer...brought to you by Corretta Livingston, CoAnt Entertainment and no other than PROFESSIONAL SWAGGA......Please join us. We are the life of the party and want to celebrate PS style. PROFESSIONAL SWAGGA will be doing giveaways. Send your email to professionalswagga@gmail.com to win free tickets and a chance to win giveaways. And we will be celebrating PS very own Ms Strong and Coretta Bday. VIRGOS STAND UP!!!!! If you never been on a Yacht ride get it in on the 23rd.

Special Birthday Yacht Ride from Lake Norman...For advance ticket information call 704-907-3656 or 980-939-9027. Email at antsco@yahoo.com. Ride from 8pm-12am. Board at 7:30pm.

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Ms. Klugh and Ms. Strong