Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. While many families are headed to the beach, retail stores are having massive sales, the federal government is closed, and the families and friends of those lost in combat mourn. Some elected officials may even participate in parades or national cemetery visits. But what does it
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From The Depression Project [@realdepressionproject on Instagram]: 5 Types of Anxiety That Arent’ Talked About Enough Helper Fatigue – From putting all of your effort and energy into others while leaving none for yourself. Depression Fatigue – From fighting off (and carrying the weight of) negative intrusive thoughts that make you feel shame,
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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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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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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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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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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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My business focus: High-performing Women of Color in social work leadership My personal belief: We are born leaders My personal philosophy on leadership: Leadership is a privilege Leadership is about impact and influence, not a title Leadership is earned, not taken Leadership is about transformation, not transactions Great leaders create more great leaders Career
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When I tell you that my friends and I were sent angels of protection during my entire Costa Rica birthday vacation! I had a great time but there were some moments…it was definitely an adventure. From needing to refuel our plane, to driving to a dark treehouse in the dark, to the front driver’s
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I have joyfully entered the last year of my 40’s! I spent my birthday week in Costa Rica. Treehouse in Jaco. Beach in Puntarenas. Mountain house in La Fortuna. Here’s What I Remembered, Revisited and Reinstated While in Costa Rica I Remembered: How much I love traveling. Nine years ago, I decided that I
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