Seniors 2020 – Don’t Despair

Seniors 2020 ….. don’t let the challenges of the year keep you from accomplishing your dreams! I will honestly say that I did not attend my high school graduation. I did not go to my undergrad graduation either. My masters was important and I did attend that ceremony.  I am still setting and reachingContinue reading “Seniors 2020 – Don’t Despair”

Perspective

I don’t want anyone to miss the message of this post. I am 100% compassionate and tearful when seeing anyone lose their life due to the corona virus or any virus. It’s nice to see those who are recovering back to full health. I would like people to put this crisis into perspective. Those whoContinue reading “Perspective”

Monday Motivation -CoronaVirus – Stay At Home

I’ve got to say this for sure. When we come out of this cloud so to speak and get back to a new “normal“ we should see a lot of the following from those who have been off from work, working from home or taking vacation during this time: *Decluttered and immaculately organized garages. 🧹Continue reading “Monday Motivation -CoronaVirus – Stay At Home”

Monday Motivation – Quarantined = Start New Habits

Every day I go to work I pray I do not get this virus. I know the severity of it if I do. Symptoms can come on quite quickly. I do not leave the social work office unless consulted to see a patient, go to the restroom or to the cafe to get food andContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Quarantined = Start New Habits”

It’s the Little Things that Make All of the Difference

I was sitting at Sonic near my house which I occasionally do to get my SONIC ‘fix’ and just sit and think and process my day, upcoming day or life in general. In this case I had come from a job interview and now would be heading to work soon to work another 4-12 shiftContinue reading “It’s the Little Things that Make All of the Difference”

Monday Motivation

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”

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!!”

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”