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Professional Development
I Was Born For This!
People almost always express one of two ideas when they find out that I have a Master’s degree in social work; (1) They think I’m a counselor or therapist; or (2) They think I snatch children from their families and put them in foster care. This isn’t an exaggeration. What comes to mind when you
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Love Yourself First
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! I have an everyday religion that works for me. Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line. -Lucille Ball Beauty is when you can appreciate yourself. When you love yourself, that’s when you’re most beautiful. -Zoe Kravitz Don’t forget to show yourself some extra love today!!
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Here She Is!
Packaged For Success specializes in personal empowerment, career development, program management, and youth investment. We help women reclaim their power, dream bigger dreams, achieve success on their own terms. Today, I want to introduce the Packaged For Success logo…HERE SHE IS!!What do you think of our logo? I would love to hear your feedback.
Stop Hiding, Nicki Part II
What are the last 3 compliments you received…from anyone? It doesn’t matter if your five year old told you how delicious dinner tasted, your significant other told you how great you looked in your little black dress, or your boss thanked you for always meeting deadlines ahead of schedule. Have you thought of the compliments?
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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?
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
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
“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?
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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