GCMA XChange - May 2023

NOT JUST A GIG

It’s not a PERFORMANCE but a MINISTRY APPEARANCE

When I started my company, Progressive Ministry Management (PMM), in March 2017, I knew that eventually my artists and I would have to engage in that hard conversation of booking fees and charging persons for ministry appearances. Note I did not say performances but rather ministry appearances. I’ll address that in a second. The British Virgin Islands is a small population of about 30,000 people and within that population, the gospel community is even smaller. God has blessed our little nation with talented individuals who are passionate in spreading the word of God through song, dance, music production, poetry, and more. As my personal ministry, God birthed in me, PMM, whose aim is to transform lives into ministry by helping artists develop their ministry and fulfil the purpose God has placed on their gift.

As the company took off and our artist register started to build, I started to feel some spiritual discomfort whenever someone wanted to book an artist for an event. The discomfort was solely because I disliked hearing the word “performance”. Using that word felt as if it was just a gig when it was in fact the complete opposite. I felt and observed that when one of my artists were in front of an audience, their aim was to minister and reach a lost soul; not to entertain. You were not there to be a spectator but you were there to participate in worship and praise. In those moments, healing happened, deliverance happened, victory was reassured, and a fresh anointing overflowed. This is why it was referred to as a ministry appearance: it was a worship experience for God to appear.

Of course, as I’ve said before, the conversation of pricing and booking these appearances were always difficult. Because our community was so small, everyone knew everyone and my artists found it challenging to charge persons to minister at an event. The mentality of the community didn’t make this any easier. We would often here the comment, “oh, it’s for the Kingdom,” or “it’s just a little fundraiser,” in addition to persons making artists feel like they should do it just because they were friends or associates. While, there are some events where a ‘love offering’ was appreciated or there was no charge indeed, what persons failed to understand is that ministry needs funding.

A payment for a gig is usually a “thank you for your time” whereas payment for a ministry appearance is you sowing a seed into the ministry so that the artist can fulfil God’s purpose. It is a blessing that will return unto you with good measure because you have done your part and joined the artist’s ministry to spread the Gospel.

Darryl Flanders Progressive Ministry Management, British Virgin Islands

One day after a service at a church for which I was the Minister of Music, the Pastor, Head Deacon and some fellow parishioners were having a lively debate about their favorite singers and why they loved them so much. They started talking about singers like Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Daryl Coley, Yolanda Adams and some of our Gospel and secular favorites of whom can be among our favorites of all time. The conversation took on a different tangent when we started discussing the skills each of our favorites had.

The pastor said something that stuck with me, "Luther Vandross can put you in the mood of any situation his voice paints but man? Daryl Coley just ministers to me down in my heart! I had to ask the pastor what he meant by that because the statement left me confused. "Pastor, what do you mean?" I asked. I was confused because while Daryl Coley is one of my favorite singers of all time, "Dance with My Father" always makes me shed a tear or two when singing along. His answer rendered me speechless.

"There's a difference between a singer and a minister. Don't get me wrong, Fran. Luther can tear the house down on any given day but Luther is not who I go to when I need God's healing touch through music. I go to Daryl Coley, Yolanda

My favorite saying to praise teams and choirs with whom I minister is, "The Ministry will NOT be compromised". The reason why I believe this to be true is because there is a difference between a gig and ministry! When I'm at a gig, I determine my set list, I've negotiated a price with the venue and/or promoter, I get glammed up, beat my face, make sure that I'm clean when I'm seen! I want to earn my asking price and the glory and applause when my notes are on point! But oh, the nervousness before I take the stage! If my notes falter, it's on me, the band out of sync, and the pressure, all on me...

But when I'm not on the performance clock, when I minister, there's a different goal. I'm not there to bring any attention to myself. Not I but, Christ shall be lifted and praised! It's a beautiful thing when the ministry is not compromised. The focus is on God and his gift of Jesus. It is during the preparation for ministry that I'm reminded that my gifts are not my own but given to me on loan from God. When it's ministry there's a comfort in knowing that I'm tithing the gifts God has bestowed upon me for Him to use to bless others. I'm less nervous and focused on God's unfailing love and the privilege to be able to share His love thru song with others

When we minister in song, we serve God as his son served us. It's ministry and service. It's not just a gig!

By Francine Hines Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

No LongerAGig

I had no clue!!!!! As I look back over the 27 years of ministry, that is my response. Starting out as the student director for my high school choir, I enjoyed singing and “performing” with my classmates. After I graduated, I wanted to continue that feeling. So I reached out to some of the old singers from the school choir and they reached out to some of their friends and before you know it, David Walker and The High Praise Community Choir was formed. We were a bunch of young people, who just wanted to sing. There were times that we had engagements on Friday, Saturday AND Sunday. Back then, we even rehearsed twice a week and made no qualms about it. Those were definitely the “good ole days”. However, with all of the good times and comradery, we were still lacking something….”Ministry”

Ministry was the farthest thing from our minds at that time. We just wanted to sing. I really can’t place my finger on when exactly things started to shift, but I do recall one instance (and this could have been the shift), where a friend of mine came out to hear the choir sing and God really showed up. After the service was over, she approached me and told me how she enjoyed the service and that she had come to church for the last time because afterwards, she was going home to commit suicide. From that point on, it was no longer a “gig” for me (which I’ve always hated that word as it relates to church). I think one has to question themselves and ask, “Why am I doing this?” What are your motives and intentions? I’ve seen so many new artists start groups, that don’t last a year. And I think the reason is primarily, because the intentions were not pure. Sometimes people see the end result, but don’t realize the work that goes on behind the scenes to get the end result. But even more than that, we have to now be concerned about the souls that are attached to our ministry. There are people around the world that’s waiting on what God has placed on the inside of you. It could be that one time that you cavalierly approach an engagement, that you miss the opportunity to truly minister to the needs of an individual in the audience. Now the blood of that person is on your hands.

There was a time when I looked for the audience’s response to gauge if they received us or not. If they didn’t react a certain way, then I felt defeated. I felt like we didn’t do well. But I quickly found out that it would be those one or two people that would pull me to the side and express how much they were blessed and encourage me to keep going. The world is hurting and we as ministers of music have a responsibility to bring hope, encouragement and salvation to those that are in need of it. Gone are the days that we operate in our flesh. But we now have to be super sensitive to the leading of the spirit, so that what we do is no longer a “gig”, but it becomes Ministry!!

David Walker Atlanta, Georgia

What is success? TD Jakes once said, “Success doesn’t feel like success when you are in it. People looking in may see it, but you don’t. Why, because YOU’REWORKINGIT.” As an artist we must decide what success means to us in this industry. Sometimes we get so caught up in the hype of what society claims to be successful, we forget the path that was designed just for us. Take a deep breath and look back on the accomplishments that you have made so far. Are you still on the path God designed just for you? Can you check off your list of goals you set forth for yourself? BAM….SUCCESS! It’s more than making great music. It’s more than having an awesome brand. It’s more than social media. We must be strategic and follow the path God has designed for us. Ask yourself this question, is this platform beneficial for my career? Is it beneficial for my ministry? Consulting with God comes first. Having a support group or having fellow peers you trust is a plus. Your game plan may be to step out of your comfort zone and step into fulltime artistry. If so, be confident in that decision. Allow God to lead you every step of the way. His desire is that you are successful. That is your reasonable portion!

Now let’s talk about turning your ministry into artistry. There is money to be made as an artist. However, it will not happen overnight. When we become entrepreneurs, that is running our artistry as a business, it may take up to 3 years to see a substantial profit. Some artists may not see a profit for many years. Hey, but don’t lose heart. The key is consistency. Don’t give up! If you believe God has placed you on this path of being an artist, trust that He will see you through to the end. What we, as BlueMile, have learned on this journey is that it is important to have multiple streams of income to finance your career. Nowadays, it's just not good business sense to have all your eggs in one basket. Ask yourself what other ways you can capitalize on your artistry. Write out your business plan. Affirm was God has designed for you. Put the work in and watch the vision manifest. After all, that is your reasonable portion!

Walk boldly in who you are as an artist. Your audience will appreciate your brand and your sound. Don’t allow the “No” to discourage you but allow it to motivate you to push and grow in your artistry. Hone your craft by practicing and taking care of your instrument daily. We can’t present our best when we do not feel our best. It’s all about being successful, right? Self-care is a must in this industry, meaning your physical health and your mental health. These last two points are so important for success in this industry. They are presentation and relationship. It is so important to present Christ and your brand with excellence. People will see you before they hear you. Calandra Gantt stated, “In my career of over 30yrs, I have seen where relationships and connections have come back around and become relevant in my journey today. It was my professionalism and presentation that made me memorable. Those connections reached out and reconnected with me.” At the end of the day, success is not a feeling, it’s your reasonable portion. Blue Nuggets: “Successisyourreasonableportion.”

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Yo’s Cajun Stuffed Peppers

Yolanda Wright

Ingredients:

8 - Large poblano peppers

3 - Tablespoons of olive oil

1 - Onion diced

2 - Cloves of garlic, minced

½ - Tablespoon Louisiana Cajun Seasoning (adjust it to your taste)

16 oz - Small shrimp (peeled & deveined

1 - Link of andouille sausage diced or smoked andouille chicken sausage by Alfresco

1 - Cup uncooked long-grain white rice

2 ½ - Cups chicken broth (add more if necessary)

3 - 8 oz cans of tomato sauce

1 - Teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 - Chopped parsley, oregano or scallions for garnish

Directions:

 Roast the poblano peppers in an oven on BROIL at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until the skins puff up and char. Flip them halfway through to get both sides charred. Remove from heat, cool slightly then peel off

the skins.

 Slice the peppers in half lengthwise (leaving the stem on) and scoop out the insides. Set onto a large baking dish sprayed with PAM

 Drop oven temperature to 350 degrees

 Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Saute onion until it’s translucent. Stir in garlic & Cajun seasoning.

 Stir in shrimp & sausage, cook until shrimp turns pink

 Stir in rice and cook for about 1 minute

 Pour in chicken broth, worcestershire and tomato sauce. Cover and cook (stirring frequently) until it thickens(20 to 25 mins)

 Fill peppers with stuffing mixture and place on baking dish

 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes (depending on your oven)

 Top with parsley, scallions, or oregano (whatever your taste buds desire)

 Serve lemon wedges

 BON APPETIT!

Vegan Fried Chicken (vegetarian)

Paul H. Cameron

Prep time 25 mins - Cook time 2 hours

No reason to head out for fried chicken, when you can make this amazing vegan recipe at home.

Ingredients

“Chicken” 2 cups vital wheat gluten

5 tbsp nutritional yeast

2 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

1 tsp poultry seasoning

1½ cup Franks hot sauce (for a less spicy version sub ¾ with vegetable broth instead)

5 tbsp tahini

6 cups of vegetable broth

Dredging

2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp white pepper

½ tsp onion powder

½ teaspoon paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp sugar

¼ chipotle powder Sauce

⅓ Frank’s Original Red Hot Pepper Sauce

1 tbsp mustard

3 eggs worth of prepared egg replacer (I like The Vegg) Oil for frying

Instructions : "Chicken" In a mixing bowl, mix together gluten, yeast, onion powder and poultry seasoning. In a larger bowl, combine Franks and tahini and whisk until smooth. Mix the dry ingredients with the wet and stir until well combined. Knead the dough until it is elastic but not dry. Sprinkle some additional gluten flour if your dough is too sticky. Divide the dough into chicken size pieces, they will grow to about twice the size. Place the nuggets in a pot filled with boiling broth, ensure they are totally covered. Cook nuggets in broth for 1 hour at a low boil, stirring every 15 mins. Remove from broth and place on a wire baking rack to dry.

Coating: Combine the hot sauce, egg replacer and mustard in a small bowl. Combine the flour and all spices in another shallow bowl, and whisk until well combined. Working with one piece of seitan at a time, coat each piece with the flour, then dredge it in the hot sauce mixture, and coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside until the rest of the seitan is breaded. Heat up plenty of oil in a skillet, or heat up your deep fryer. When hot (350 degrees) fry the filets for 8-12 minutes or until they are light brown and crispy. Remove the seitan and place on paper towels to drain

The Family 5 Gospel Singers originated in 1945 in Bassett Virginia. Parents, George Willie France and Edna Johnson France sang along with their two eldest sons, James Willie France and Louis Alvin France. According to the eldest son, who is now Bishop James W. France, the group was named the “The France Four”. George and Edna taught them at a young age how to sing before people with harmony and a love for Christ. Later, two other brothers were added to the group, King Jeremiah France Sr. and Lloyd Calvin France Sr. Even after the passing of their mother, Edna France, the young boys, and their father continued to travel from church to church singing the gospel. They sang acapella while blending their voices to make harmony as their father taught them. At some point during the early years the group’s name was eventually changed to the Family Five Gospel Singers.

After the passing of their father, the young boys continued singing. As they grew into adulthood they added musicians from the community into the group, carving out that signature Family Five sound. They continued to develop tight background vocals and high, soaring solo voices which was accompanied by an electrifying lead and bass guitar and an organ. With this iteration of the group, they pinned their first record releasing the songs “Christian Plea” and “This Love”. The song “This Love” gained great notoriety as it was, and still is to this day, sampled and sung by many other gospel artists around the country.

As the four brothers married and started to build their families, they begin to nurture that same love for gospel music into their children just as their parents had done for them many years prior. They continued to travel all around the surrounding area as well as local states such as North Carolina and West Virginia. They became well known in the community and often found themselves singing at not one, but two different churches within the same day. They sang on radio broadcasts, in tent revivals, local events such as festivals and even inside individual’s homes. Their love for Christ and friendly spirit was a driving force of their musical ministry.

Later, they brought their sister Eloise France into the group and the five siblings soon enlisted the budding musical abilities of their own children as musicians. As their children’s talents grew into professional musicianship the group took on more advanced musical intros and outros, thus the Family 5 sound became even more unique, and the groups’ popularity continued to grow.

The heart of the group remained in the bond of faith and love that the five siblings instilled in their children. Those same children have now continued to hone the Family 5 sound today and the group continues to be uniquely known for its’ tight background vocals and the signature sound of the quartet lead guitar! Today as the Family 5 is approaching its’ 78th year in ministry, the group is now comprised of not only the second generation of France children, Lloyd Calvin France Jr. on lead and rhythm guitar, Tyson France also on lead and rhythm guitar, Javon France on bass, P.O. France and Minister Louandrea Craighead, but now also the third generation, Minister Jamar Tyree, Joshua Tyree on drums, Isaiah Young and K.J. France on guitar. The Family 5 Gospel Singers have won several awards throughout the years including Premier Gospel Music Awards and recipients of the 2022 We Appreciate You Trailblazer Award.

In 2019 the group released their sophomore album entitled “Continuing the Legacy”, and even though only one of the original members is still alive the group strives to continue the sound, the love, the service to God and the legacy of the Family 5.

Shannette Hepburn, singer, songwriter, psalmist, gospel artist, was born in Nassau, the capital city in the chain of Islands in the Bahamas, to the late Ministers Locksely McDonald and the late Diana Charlton-McDonald. They laid the foundation for her Christian and musical journey.

When she was a teenager her mother called her into her room sat her down and said ,"Shannette I believe the Lord God has great work for you to do". She began to share with her a dream she had. " I saw you sitting at a desk with this bright light shining down on you while you were writing. Behind you, was an extremely tall man dressed in white. "She told her , " I saw you writing songs and that the holy spirit is going to bless her with the ability to construct songs ... Songs from Zion!

She stepped out in faith, trusting and believing that this is the call of God on her life, God would handle the rest. Shannette is a contemporary, worship, Christian charismatic gospel artist. Her songs, come strictly from God the Father Himself. He gives her not only the lyrics, but also in which it should be sung. It rings in her spirit. Shannette said, "she wants her music to reach the masses.”

There are many people in the music industry, that are inspired by life experiences and trials, but she's fueled and inspired by her love for God and the passion to please Him and do His will. "I want to return to him empty and every assignment completed".

The first time she sang in an open forum, was at the age of ten which was at an appreciation service for her aunt, who has since passed. "I Can't even walk without you holding my hand," can be considered her debut song that started her career. She sang with the Christian Tabernacle Choir and The Tabernacle Concert Choir, where her leader saw great potential in her and used her to lead many times in the forefront. Because of her diversity to sing both alto and tenor masterfully.

God of Prophecy worship team was the training ground for her .

After being lead by the spirit, she then moved to Godseekers Kingdom Ministries, where she served as the Worship Leader for five years and ordained as Minister of Music. God took her to level in her music minister. She launched out with her debut single entitled, "Holy Ghost and Fire," written during a powerful church service, so powerful that lives we're transformed. Person's battling with sickness, depression, homosexuality etc; were set free from whatever stronghold that had them bound. God was in the midst and He's still a deliverer.

God aligned Shannette with people like Maurice Fawkes aka (Dj Godson) who is the manager of GodSent Muzic help her make a contribution in the gospel industry. We met at my sister’s 50th birthday bash. My sister requested her favorite gospel reggae by Papa San, "Only a touch from you" Shannette has traveled with Godsent Muzic management, to some of the islands in the Bahamas to spread the gospel through an event called "Jesus in the Park."

She's been nominated by The Bahamas Gospel Music Award (BGMA) for New Artist of the Year Award and Worship Song of the Year. The Gospel Choice Music Award (GCMA) has nominated

her for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

At this time Shannette has released an extended play (EP) entitled "Who am I to you?" She said the name for this (EP) was given to her by the Holy spirit. She has written the lyrics for each song, the question would echo... "Who am I to you?" Am I the Lord God that sent His only begotten son to the die on the cross for you? The blood that flowed that day, do you believe it washes whiter than snow? It cleanses you from sin, it offers forgiveness, sanctification, healing etc. Do you know that I'm with you everytime you move? I'm there protecting you, because I love you and care for you. Or am I really JESUS, your Master, Savior, waymaker, strong tower, the one you can depend on. Shannette gave her answer to the question through this (EP), that God is her everything. She said, her hope is when others listen to the (EP) "Who am I to you," they'll figure out who God is to them. Wether He is their healer, comforter, provider, or there master, the one they worship, praise and adore.

Shannette is also working on another project which is in it's infancy stage, entitled "The Encounter." This one she said will have a featured artist and is going to be the biggest project she's worked on since she's started her musical path.

Using her influence through music and lyrics, January 28th 2023; spare headed/hosted with a collaboration of gospel artist, a concert entitled "Holy Ghost and Fire A Night of Worship" as a platform to spread the gospel. "Gospel music speaks to one's soul, it uplifts, soothes, revives and brings peace to every/any storm the enemy sends your way." This was her first time putting together an event of this magnitude. The Lord was in the house! “He showed up and showed off.” “This will be an annual event,” stay tuned!

With her passion for God and love of music, she's on a path to minister in song through out the world. Her zeal for the kingdom of God and the people of God is the fire that ignites her engine to preserver out of her comfort zone being a shy trimmed person. She has a lot in store for the near future.

I encourage you to check out her single, Holy Ghost and Fire," and (EP) "Who Am I To You?" Which is on Spotify and iTunes.

Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/shannettehepburn/? ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0&paipv=1

Email address: hepburnshannette@gmail.com

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @shannettehepburn7777

HEALTHY WELL & WISE

Protect your Mental Health by Setting Personal and Professional Boundaries

Do you need to protect your mental health? Do lots of people invade your personal space and leave you wondering how best to tackle the issue? This article will help you understand how best to protect your mental health by setting personal and professional boundaries. Your mental health is an active contributor to your existence, and its protection is one thing that you should always wish to accomplish, primarily because of the stress that could arise otherwise. Boundaries are an essential part of effective communication both in personal and professional capacities. Limits are used in many cases to ensure balance remains the order of the day while interacting and communicating with others. If you can hold on to these boundaries while dealing with others, the better it is for all the parties involved. Why is Setting Boundaries Important? Whether you have a personal or professional relationship, setting the necessary boundaries is one of the things that you should consider to avoid unpleasant and unwanted occurrences. Usually, it is vital to draw a line when dealing with other people to prevent them from making you uncomfortable, whether they're aware of it or not.

Personal boundaries as guidelines, rules or limits that a person creates to identify reasonable, safe and permissible ways for other people to behave towards them and how they will respond when someone passes those boundaries. Personal boundaries help you to define and control the perspective that other people view you from, taking into account your physical, mental, psychological, and spiritual interaction with them. You can set personal boundaries with people that you have close interaction or relationships with to prevent them from invading your space or to prevent them from crossing the limits of close friends if you also have to work with them. You can set boundaries within your home, between your family, close friends, neighbours, and other close relations that you have to interact with frequently.

Tips for Setting Personal Boundaries

Your home should be a place you consider a place of peace. It houses some of the closest relationships that anybody may have. But even inside the home, there are limits that everyone can go-to when it comes to interaction or intimate relationships with someone else. Asserting your boundaries in a calm, friendly way within your home will go a long way in helping you to protect your mental health. Once this is done reasonably, everyone will know to recognize those boundaries and respect them.

Family can be a very complicated affair, one that sometimes also requires that we set ground rules that even our closest confidants cannot ignore. Different people make up a family unit, and the difference between each person makes it so that everyone within a family carries an individual personality that separates them from others. Each person in the family deserves their space. When you're a part of the family, you must respect the boundaries that they set for the benefit of the mental health of all parties involved.

Usually, people make friends with primarily other people within their age range. This is because they grow up within the frameworks of the society, which automatically matches them with children who are in the same age bracket. To maintain a healthy relationship with your friends, it is vital to put the necessary boundaries in place to prevent them from invading your privacy. While friendships are ideal, when they set off negative mental energies within you, it's best to address it quickly. Tell them you understand what they want from you, however, your needs are different. With the necessary boundaries, you’ll be able to avoid unnecessary altercations.

When it comes to close relationships, whether, of the sexual nature or platonic kind between adults, it is equally necessary to set healthy boundaries that help protect the mental health of all parties involved. This encourages fair dealings and responsible interaction when both parties understand fully well the limits of their actions toward the other person. Whether it is a casual or sexual relationship, you need to let the other party understand where you stand early on in the relation.

Protect your Mental Health (cont’d)

Professional Boundaries

Professional boundaries, on the other hand, refer to organizational, legal, medical, ethical, and other limits that guide the interaction with and within businesses, employees, and employers to prevent mental and physical inconveniencies between one another. Often, there can be occurrences of people crossing professional and ethical lines while dealing with other people in a professional capacity, whether it is between co-workers, employer, and employee, or client-doctor, counsel-client relationships, among others. Professional boundaries help to curb the occurrence of problematic interactions between adults who operate across various industries.

It is vital to set the necessary professional boundaries in some situations. Putting the required frameworks in place will help to guide your interaction with people and their reactions to your personality. With these boundaries, you can quickly establish your presence to an expectant audience. Here are some tips on setting professional boundaries in the following endeavours: While forging a career, it is essential to Set Straight Expectations with your colleagues and clients about what to expect from you and what not to expect within the guidelines of your profession. You should equally try to be clear about your role in the organization or on a project to ensure that everybody else understands as much as you do about the limits of your relationship to respect and protect the mental boundaries of the other party. You should always be honest with people and let them know how they make you feel. Be realistic about how their actions affect you positively or negatively. Let them understand that their behaviour is a negative influence on you and try as much as possible to cut down all possible interactions with them unless there is room for fruitful mediation for the sake of your mental health.

As an entrepreneur, if you do not set the necessary boundaries, you will get all caught up in the designs of other people for a very long time. Given your drive as an entrepreneur to change the world in one way or the other, it is very likely that you’re exposed to lots of close relationships throughout your entrepreneurial journey. One of the ways to harness these little advantages is to separate your personal and entrepreneurial life. By drawing a definitive line between your private and entrepreneurial experience, everyone takes a cue into how you want them to behave when they get the privilege of a close relationship. You should also try as much as possible to set specific goals and smash them. By setting specific goals and crushing them, your self-confidence increases by a great deal, and you will be able to control your environment much better, including setting the proper boundaries to protect your mental health.

Client relation is one of the most delicate parts of b2b ties in the world today. Learning how to understand the need of clients and interpret them successfully as fast as possible is an industry on its own. If you can genuinely understand how to set the necessary boundaries that allow for a smooth relationship between you and your clients, then the sky is just the beginning. With the appropriate frameworks put in place, you and your clients can comfortably interact without any party experiencing a violation of their psychological, emotional, or spiritual peace.

Why is your Mental Health so Important?

You must be wondering what's so essential about your mental health that you're setting boundaries to protect them in various aspects of your life. Your mental health includes all your psychological, emotional, and social behaviour. It is an aggregation of the various activities of the body, which influences how we feel, think, act, react, relate with other people, and make decisions, among others. Your mental state is deeply connected to how you truly feel from the inside and the manifestations of those feelings in real life. There is a powerful connection between mental health and the success of huge companies. Over the years, events have shown that, to a considerable extent, the mental condition of employees has a powerful impact on their performances at work. Those who are always mentally stressed cannot perform optimally, while employees who are mentally rested enough are usually at their best. You should consider your mental health as a fragile egg that deserves to be cared for to prevent it from cracking open. By setting boundaries that help to protect your mental health, you can truly protect your health and happiness.

Submitted By: Shanell Lee Angry