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Eliminate Self-Defeating Thoughts

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Eliminate Self-Defeating Thoughts

  Eliminating self-defeating thoughts is a daily journey that requires persistence, patience, and practice.  Here are four steps to aid you in the process of moving away from negative thinking toward more positive thoughts.   Step 1 Record – Notice your thoughts.  Get a small journal and record your negative thoughts for 48 hours.  Yes, […]

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Where Is The Real You?

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 5, 2014 | Comments Off on Where Is The Real You?

Authentic = not false or copied; genuine Human beings are created to live in groups.  We are social creatures who want to be loved and accepted.  We live in a world that bombards us with its standards of beauty, success, and normalcy.  You may have been called odd or different more times than you care […]

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Today Was A Good Day

By Nicki Sanders | Feb 3, 2014 | Comments Off on Today Was A Good Day

Today was a good day but every day won’t be a good day. We all face struggles and get discouraged at times. Sometimes it’s really hard to remain positive. Thinking positive thoughts on good days can help you to sustain your hope on challenging days. Positive thoughts build your skills, boost your health, and improve […]

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One Day Each Month

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 31, 2014 | Comments Off on One Day Each Month

“Nobody comes back from a journey the way they started it.” -Unknown My trip to the Herr’s Snack Factory in Pennsylvania was derailed by a snow storm.  As I checked my calendar to see which day I would reschedule the tour, I realized that there are food factories right here in my hometown.  I mentioned […]

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Is The Teen Toolbox Gone?

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 29, 2014 | Comments Off on Is The Teen Toolbox Gone?

Have you read these other blog posts? From Case Manager To Life Strategist Nicki, Queen of Planning Stop, Hiding Nicki   If you have read these blogs and you’re concerned that The Teen Toolbox will no longer exist, let me assure you that we have not turned our back on our youth. The Teen Toolbox […]

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Yes, Nicki Is A Consultant Too

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Yes, Nicki Is A Consultant Too

Packaged For Success, LLC specializes in personal empowerment, career development, program management, and youth investment.   Nicki Sanders, Program Management Consultant: A respected professional who has led, coordinated, and managed teams of diverse individuals to produce positive outcomes within required time frames. Highly successful in planning, initiating, and managing relationships between the public and private […]

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From Case Manager to Life Strategist

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 24, 2014 | Comments Off on From Case Manager to Life Strategist

I worked as a Case Manager for many years. Case Management doesn’t have a universal definition. One organization describes case management as a collaborative process of assessment, planning, facilitation, care coordination, evaluation, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s needs. Generally speaking, case management refers to the coordination of services and resources […]

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Nicki, Queen of Planning

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Nicki, Queen of Planning

I have always been the practical one who plays it safe and rarely makes decision in haste.  One of my greatest skills, talents, habits is planning.  I am the Queen of Planning. My planning skills are a huge benefit to my clients. I’m confident that I can get you prepared to move up to, walk […]

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Thank You Dr. King

By Nicki Sanders | Jan 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Thank You Dr. King

Today I sit in gratitude. I am grateful that I can live in the neighborhood of my choice.  Grateful that I can travel on interstate 95 without burden and fear. Grateful that I can write this blog and have it read by people all over the world without sanctions. Grateful that I can eat in the […]

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