Let’s do a little self-reflection as the month of May comes to a close. May is National Mental Health Month and National Walking Month. These two are intertwined for me. I love being outside in nature and walking in quiet among grass and trees. Nicki in Nature (#nickiinnature) doesn’t mean cliff jumping or white water …
Today is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start to summer. It is a day to remember the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom and democracy we enjoy here in the United States. I am grateful for their sacrifice as I understand that freedom isn’t free. As a …
Run…don’t walk to the theater to see Disney’s The Little Mermaid. It was one of my daughter’s favorite Disney animated movies. I was excited to see a Black woman as Ariel and even became adamant about seeing the movie opening weekend when Disney and Halle received so much backlash. I would have loved for …
How are you using your words? Whether you live by Biblical truths, subscribe to universal laws, or believe in spiritual principles, your words have power! No matter your age, career stage, wage, or level of outrage, your words have power! AFFIRM: My Words Have Power Are you using your words to emphasize your fears …
Happy Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day…to all mothers and mother figures. If you’re looking for a great Mother’s Day gift for a: Mother Grandmother Godmother Bonus Mother Foster Mother Mother-In-Law And every “Mother” in between… We reject the sidewalk teddy bears, last-minute grocery store flowers, and new toaster ovens as Mother’s Day Gifts. We …
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RECAP Career Tip Tuesday with Nicki Sanders 5/9/23: Attend The Workshop Are any of these things true for you? You have multiple personal and professional responsibilities. There is a lot going on – in your home, community, workplace, and the world. Hair done, nails done, everything did. Missing the relaxation of your last beach …
Everything that I do is centered around social work! Social Work – that’s it, that’s the common denominator, that’s the foundation. I use my social work education, skills, training, and professional experience to excel as an entrepreneur – a leadership consultant, career coach, and adjunct professor. They’re all under the same social work umbrella. …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month As social workers, even social workers who aren’t clinicians or providing direct services, taking care of our own mental health is a top priority. Taking care of our mental health looks different for each of us but hobbies are good for all of us. Hobbies are activities that …
Today is Monday and the first day of the month of May. May Is: National Mental Health Month National Walking Month Small Business Month “I don’t want a life that I need a vacation escape from. I claim a life full of joy, peace, and adventure.” – Nicki Sanders, Facebook, 5/1/23 I began working …
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That old saying, “Stick and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is 100% false. Words are powerful and they matter. It is a fact that words can hurt or they can heal. “Speak what you seek until you see what you’ve said.” We use affirmations, declaration, and proclamations because …