Addiction is a monster. We cannot discount the genetic component, however, environment plays a major role. I believe the bigger picture is asking what is the driving force to using any of these substances/medications. If it is unhealthy coping skills there are other ways to manage stress, anxiety and even pain. We are always searchingContinue reading “Addiction – To Use or Not to Use”
Category Archives: Anxiety
Monday Motivation – Friendship
It’s much easier and less effort to ‘delete’ a friend than it is to try and understand and empathize with them on any situation. Aside from loyalty issues, infidelity, physical harm or emotional harm a reason someone would not want to be friends with another person could be due to their own inability to beContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Friendship”
2020 has arrived!!!!
2019 was a difficult year for many families as they lost loved ones. It was a time of turmoil for the country. If we can all celebrate on New Year’s Eve in unity then surely we can come together every other day of the year. 2020 has arrived! May everyone experience good health, find happiness,Continue reading “2020 has arrived!!!!”
Monday Motivation – Happy New Year!!
Hold Steady!! 2020 is near! All of the things you didn’t do, couldn’t do, wouldn’t do…..no worries! January 1 is the beginning of a new day…a new year…a new decade! It is never too late to begin again. Start where you are. Say to yourself “I Matter!” and get busy being the YOU that youContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Happy New Year!!”
Bucket List
What are your goals? What do you want to do while on this earth? Don’t wait until “tomorrow” to start creating a ‘bucket list’. Do it NOW! Don’t wait until you have enough money. Don’t wait to retire. Don’t wait for a sunny day. Don’t wait until a better mood appears. Don’t wait until theContinue reading “Bucket List”
Monday Motivation – What are you Worth?
Just when you think you aren’t worth a darn thing is the exact time to say to yourself: “I matter!” “ I am worth all of the gold in the world!” “I am a good person!” “I deserve better!” “I AM worth it!” 💕 If you need convincing, reach out! I Care. Let’s Talk! MakeContinue reading “Monday Motivation – What are you Worth?”
Monday Motivation – Change it Up!
We made it! December is my favorite month but not because of Christmas. December is my birth month. It is also the last month of the year which means a new year is approaching! I can shed all of the yuck from the past year and start fresh. I don’t look at this time ofContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Change it Up!”
Alone for the Holidays.
My eldest son and his girlfriend came by last night and helped put the lights on the tree. I always like to have a tree up for Thanksgiving. It helps me get into the spirit of the holidays. Each year that passes I see my kids finding their way in life, growing into the adultsContinue reading “Alone for the Holidays.”
Monday Motivation – Open on Thanksgiving
Seven to eight years ago I remember being unemployed. I had never had trouble getting a job and I would have taken any job but could not get hired for even $10 per hour because I was ‘over qualified’. I would see/hear people complaining about working on holidays. During that not so wonderful time inContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Open on Thanksgiving”
A Day of Remembrance
November 23 was International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. Know the signs….listen with your ears and your eyes. Speak up for those who can’t. Be an advocate. Show compassion. Have empathy. Be patient. Don’t shrug it off as ‘this too shall pass’……because itContinue reading “A Day of Remembrance”
I Care. Let’s Talk. 