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How I Plan To Use My Macro Social Work Skills?

By Nicki Sanders | May 20, 2022 | Comments Off on How I Plan To Use My Macro Social Work Skills?

  Remember in the blog titled, Distract The Distractions, when I asked myself why I have accepted being the “best-kept secret” when I am great at what I do and responded that I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be known for? The truth is that I do actually know what I want to be […]

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Ask Yourself These 3 Powerful Questions

By Nicki Sanders | May 18, 2022 | Comments Off on Ask Yourself These 3 Powerful Questions

  As an introvert and a “helper”, I don’t just love solitude, I need it to function at my best. As much as I love people – family, friends, clients, staff, mentees, students – I love me and I love spending time alone. It’s nothing personal. It’s not about anyone but me and my preferences […]

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Was There Real Transformation In Sedona?

By Nicki Sanders | May 16, 2022 | Comments Off on Was There Real Transformation In Sedona?

  They say when the student is ready the teacher appears. As a recovering planner, overthinker, and perfectionist, I can say that has absolutely been true throughout my life. I don’t do things that I truly don’t want to do. I also don’t do things that I feel I’m not ready to do. The latter […]

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Distract The Distractions!!

By Nicki Sanders | May 13, 2022 | Comments Off on Distract The Distractions!!

  I’ve developed and managed successful programs. I’ve facilitated powerful youth and adult groups. I’ve formed and led strong multidisciplinary teams. I’ve taught courses and delivered trainings that allow students and professionals to tap into their strengths and advance their skills and careers. I am great at what I do and everyone who knows me […]

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Let’s Promote All 3 Social Work Practice Areas

By Nicki Sanders | May 11, 2022 | Comments Off on Let’s Promote All 3 Social Work Practice Areas

  I’ve recently joined a lot of social work groups on Facebook. One of the questions I’ve seen in almost all the groups is about how to earn good money without multiple job or without a license. Another common complaint is low wages. I am going to continue to shout from the rooftops that social […]

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Social Work, Leadership, and Mental Health

By Nicki Sanders | May 9, 2022 | Comments Off on Social Work, Leadership, and Mental Health

  I love Twitter. Let me clarify…I love #socialworktwitter. I love the community of like-minded professionals and a real-time pulse on what is happening in the field of social work around the world. Last week I came across a powerful tweet that I agree with wholeheartedly and that reignited something in me. “Social workers must […]

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Workplace Wellness and Mental Health

By Nicki Sanders | May 6, 2022 | Comments Off on Workplace Wellness and Mental Health

  As adults, we spend a lot of time – likely the majority of our time – at work. Very few of us only put in 40 hours each week – especially with the trend and necessity of working from home. The lines between work life and home life are often blurred by the accessibility […]

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Prioritize Your Mental Health

By Nicki Sanders | May 4, 2022 | Comments Off on Prioritize Your Mental Health

  May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health refers to our emotional and social well-being and impacts how we think, feel, and behave. It plays a role in connecting with others, making decisions, handling stress, and many other aspects of daily life. Mental health is health. Mental health is wealth. Mental Health Awareness Month […]

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I Was Hiding Behind My Jobs!

By Nicki Sanders | May 2, 2022 | Comments Off on I Was Hiding Behind My Jobs!

  Elevation requires honesty and transparency. I am always on a journey of self-discovery – every new level in life demands a different version of me. Remember when I told you that I would never leave you where I haven’t gone! Well, here’s a bit more transparency and I trust that it will help you […]

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