I am thankful that I have taken the time to embark on an education that has provided me the knowledge to be more accepting of all people, their culture and values. I have looked at myself through a different lens to be able to understand who I am, where I have been and where IContinue reading “Monday Motivation”
Category Archives: Mental Health
You Matter!!
Absolutely!! We DO have to get comfortable with the uncomfortable topic of suicide. Don’t wait until your child or your loved one or your best friend is gone and you’re left asking yourself “Why didn’t I see the signs? I had no idea the person was hurting so bad. I wish I had known. IContinue reading “You Matter!!”
Five Families
I am a huge basketball fan. MFFL to be exact. That is a Dallas Mavericks Fan for Life to those who are not basketball fans. 🏀🏀 😉 I was watching the Lakers play the Trailblazers last Friday and it was the first game for the Lakers since the tragic helicopter crash. There was a niceContinue reading “Five Families”
Self Compassion – A Missing Piece of Wellness
How many of us are self critical? I am not talking about healthy self criticism. I hear it everyday. “I am not good enough.” “I am not smart.” “I will never succeed.” “No one likes me.” “I am not happy with things I have done in the past.” “I am a failure.” So as DrContinue reading “Self Compassion – A Missing Piece of Wellness”
Monday Motivation – Grief
I attended the mass of a friend this past Friday. It was an unanticipated death and she was only 69. She always had a smile on her face and she truly lived life to the fullest. I followed her travels through Facebook. She would travel to Florida to Disney World with her kids and grandkidsContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Grief”
Addiction – To Use or Not to Use
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”
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!!”
I Believe in Santa
Christmas tradition in our family included going to church on Christmas Eve to the candlelight service. We would then gather at my aunts house which was down the street from our house where she had prepared an actual program of activities. She played piano. We would sing Christmas carols, have dinner and were allowed toContinue reading “I Believe in Santa”
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