Welcome to the Life Skills for the Journey Blog, a space dedicated to personal growth, self-discovery, and purposeful living. Here, you will find practical insights and empowering strategies designed to strengthen your mindset, elevate your leadership, and help you navigate life with clarity and confidence. Each post is created to support your personal and professional development, equipping you with essential life skills that guide you toward fulfillment, resilience, and lasting success.
January 1, 2022
The Need for Personal Growth Post-Pandemic
In the wake of an ongoing pandemic, there is no better time than now to redefine your purpose and your future for personal growth. You have a pivotal role in elevating personal development. Take a look at your pivot points to see what needs recalibrating or a fresh boost. Find ways to future-proof your talents and ambitions to sustain personal
December 19, 2021
Do You Have the Faith to Wait?
No matter what people say, the wait-and-see approach only works best in some cases. Big or small, the waiting process is the same. Time can hold us hostage. Time is concerned only about time; occurring systematically is its only job. Nothing happens without it. Everything we do depends on it. Waiting exposes our true personality over time. A relationship can
October 12, 2021
Five Easy Steps to Mastering Life Skills and Finding Fulfillment
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Oct. 11, 2021) – According to market research, the self-improvement market is expected to grow to $13.2 billion in 2022. Faced with a global pandemic, many have taken the opportunity of more personal time to self-reflect and gain new skills. “Life Skills for the Journey: Identify Essential Life Skills That Matter with 5 Successful Approaches,” by Gloria Sloan
February 28, 2021
Sloan Comes Home to Share Her Story
At the invitation of Belmont Historical Society, Elements of Empowerment, and Gaston Arts Council, local author Gloria Sloan will share her story of local history and Black History. The three organizations are co-sponsoring a free author event starting at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Belmont Historical Society, 40 Catawba St. A presentation by Sloan starts at 2 p.m.,
June 28, 2019
Author Writes Memoir on Faith and Hospitality
Entrepreneur Gloria Sloan has had a long, successful career because of her faith. Sloan provides insight into her experiences and the faith she held during all of them in “Abundant Faith,” which published in October 2018. “I learned to love myself more during my ‘60s experience,” said Sloan. “As the first black student to graduate from an integrated high school