SPRING INTO GROWTH

Plant Seeds for Success with:

Intentional Choices


Start small with intentional actions, and over time, you’ll see the results.” 

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to plant seeds of growth—not just in your garden, but in your life. Just like a garden thrives with care, you can grow too when you focus on what matters. By planting the right seeds—whether that’s new goals, habits, or experiences—you create space for growth and positive change.

This April, instead of just focusing on spring cleaning, let’s get excited about cultivating growth in our lives. Say "yes" to the things, people, and experiences that align with your values and goals, and watch as they push out distractions and negative habits. It’s all about creating space for what is important to you.

Start by reflecting on the first three months of the year:

  • What progress have you made toward your goals?

  • What’s been achieved, and what still needs work?

  • What roadblocks did you encounter, and how can you overcome them?


Once you’ve reflected, let’s dive into the changes you can make moving forward.

  • Setting goals is a great first step, but to move forward, you need a plan. The SMART framework can help:

    • Specific: What exactly do you want to achieve?

    • Measurable: Track your progress with a journal or app.

    • Achievable: Break big goals into small steps.

    • Relevant: Focus on goals that matter to you.

    • Time-bound: Set deadlines to avoid procrastination.

    Try this: Take 5 minutes and write down one goal using the SMART framework.

    You can also join the Black Queens Elevate Private Group: 

    https://www.skool.com/blackqueenselevate

  • The more you understand your finances, the more control you’ll have over your future.

    • Review your finances: Check bank balances, credit card statements, and savings. 

    • Track your spending and cut unused subscriptions. 

    • Automate small savings with regular transfers to a savings account or investment fund.

    • Create a spending plan. Ask yourself: What do I really want to spend money on? And where can I redirect funds to align with my goals?

    Try this: Spend 30 minutes reviewing your finances today.

  • If your mind feels cluttered, mindfulness can help create mental space. Start with just five minutes a day to feel more centered.

    • Focused Breathing: Inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, exhale for 4. Focus on your breath and gently bring your mind back when it wanders.

    • 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding: Identify 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste.

    • Mindful Listening: Close your eyes and focus on the surrounding sounds.

    • Gratitude: Write down or reflect on 3 things you're grateful for each day.

    Try this: Set aside 5 minutes today to practice mindful breathing or grounding.

  • Spring isn’t just a change in the weather; it also affects your energy, mood, and sleep. The best way to reset your body? Move it!

    • Morning Stretch or Yoga: Start your day with a stretch or follow a short yoga routine.

    • Daily Walk: A 15-minute walk can boost your mood, energy, and heart health.

    • Solo Dance Party: Dance to your favorite song to improve coordination, flexibility, and mood.

    Try this: Yoga for Black Women

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24JodmJ_v3I&list=PLNI96gxBqMMsBe9QV-3TSiie1qvbE3e4r&index=19

  • Focus on relationships that uplift and energize you. Let go of the ones that drain you or add no value.

    • Spend time with people who inspire and energize you.

    • Make time for a quick coffee date or send a text to check in with someone you care about.

    • Unfollow social media accounts that bring you down.

    Try this: Reach out to a friend or family member for a quick check-in today.

This April, focus on planting seeds for your personal growth. Start small with intentional actions, and over time, you’ll see the results. Whether it’s improving your finances, setting goals, practicing mindfulness, or connecting with others, every small step will bring you closer to the life you want.

Try this: Pick one area to focus on this month and take one small action today. You’ve got this!


Must-Attend Events

Spring is the perfect time to refocus, realign, and take action toward what matters most. As you reflect on your progress so far this year, consider how new experiences can help you grow.

  • Multiple times

    Multiple locations, Oshawa

    $38.61

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  • 8:30pm - 9:45pm

    VOLT RACEWAY, 2383 Durham Regional Highway 2 Bowmanville, ON L1C 5A3

    $27.98

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  • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

    Dish Play, 12 Stanley Court #unit 1 Whitby, ON L1N 8P9

    $0 - 33.28

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  • 9:00am - 1:00pm

    Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Crescent Ajax, ON L1Z 1C9

    FREE

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  • 10:00pm - 2:30am

    The Smith House Bar, 171 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1P7

    $9.85+

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  • Multiple times

    Vandermeer Nursery & Garden Centre, 588 Lake Ridge Road #S Ajax, ON L1Z 1X3

    $15.26

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  • 10:00am

    Bay Ridges

    FREE

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  • 10:00am - 3:00pm

    111 Hunt Street Ajax, ON L1S 1P5

    FREE

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  • 11:00pm - 3:00am

    District Lounge, 1211 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 6M5

    $27.96

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  • 7:00pm - 10:00pm

    St. Francis Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, 78 Church Street South Ajax, ON L1S6B3

    $38.61

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  • 2:00pm

    Queen Street at Munro Parkand, along Queen Street, to Woodbine Avev

    FREE

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  • 6:30pm - 9:00pm

    Mansion Kitchen + Bar, 1294 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 1B7

    $50.00

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  • 8:00pm - 10:00pm

    Falcon Brewing Company, 30 Barr Road Ajax, ON L1S 7H1

    $22.63

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  • 11:00am - 2:00pm

    890 Brock Road Pickering, ON L1W 1Z9

    $65.23

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  • 10:00am - 12:00pm

    Alex Robertson Park, 700 Sandy Beach Road Pickering, ON L1W

    FREE

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  • 4:00pm - 7:00pm

    Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge, 1050 Brock Road Pickering, ON L1W 3X4

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  • 8:00pm - 2:30am

    District Lounge, 1211 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 6M5

    $22.63

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  • 12:30pm - 5:00pm

    Deer Creek Golfe, 2700 Audley Rd, Ajax, ON L1Z 1T7

    EARLY BIRD $150.00

    REGULAR $180.00

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  • 7:00pm

    Tribute Communities Centre, 99 Athol St E, Oshawa, ON L1H 1J8

    $25+

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  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm

    Ajax Public Library - Main Branch, 55 Harwood Ave S Ajax, ON L1S 2H9

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written by Nickisha Rashid.
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