Currently, the world can seem like it’s upside down or that it is ushering in a much-needed shift.
Look around and you can see fear and faith. Hatred and love. Optimism and despair.
Biblical Principle: Seek and you shall find
Matthew 7:7; King James Version
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:
Universal Truth: What you focus on expands
Spiritual Law: Energy flows where attention goes
The news on your homepage and your social media algorithm are a reflection of your interests and searches. If they are disturbing your peace, it’s time to change them.
If you’re looking for doom and gloom, you will find it. Know that you don’t have to be inundated with fear, destruction, and conspiracy theories. You don’t have to hope for the best and prepare for the worst. You can shift your focus to different things. Uplifting things. Better things.
When life is lifin’, you can still find peace, joy, and support. Escape the chaos by building community, reframing your language, programming your mind with positive affirmations and declarations, increasing your skills, following positive social media accounts, and practicing gratitude. Easier said than done, right? Of course it is.
Changing your world for the better will likely be an ongoing commitment, a process that won’t happen overnight. Remember to grant yourself grace.
CAUTION: Let me take this moment to say that we have had too many weather incidents, natural disasters, coincidences, and freak accidents not to personally and responsibly prepare for potential emergencies. Preparation over paranoia!
AMERICAN RED CROSS: How To Prepare For Emergencies
FEMA: National Preparedness Reports
CAREER EXPLORATION: Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management are fields where macro social workers can not only contribute but thrive.
Emergency preparedness focuses on being ready for potential crises. Key aspects of emergency preparedness include risk awareness, team building, critical information, alert and response procedures, and testing the plan.
Emergency response occurs in the immediate aftermath of an emergency. It typically involves first responders like firefighters or police officers responsible for rescuing individuals from harm’s way and mitigating further damage. {Safety Culture}
Disaster preparedness serves as a proactive strategy to minimize loss of life, property damage, and social disruption. By having comprehensive plans in place, organizations, communities, and individuals can respond swiftly and effectively, reducing the chaos that often accompanies emergencies. Disaster management is a critical process that aims to effectively prepare for and respond to disasters. It involves strategically organizing resources to mitigate harm caused by disasters. This systematic approach encompasses responsibilities related to disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. {Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine}
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Nicki Sanders, MSW, is committed to career development, professional development, and organizational development. As Founder and CEO of Nicki Sanders Leadership Consulting, her mission is simple – to eliminate toxic workplaces by developing skilled, empathetic, and goal-oriented leaders who have the vision, support, and resources to create a culture where business prospers, and employees thrive individually and collectively. Nicki supports high-performing women of color in social work leadership in developing careers that feed their hearts, minds, and wallets. She has an extensive background in nonprofit management leading high-functioning, multi-disciplinary teams, volunteer recruitment and retention, and social impact programming. Nicki is an accomplished professor, coach, trainer, and group facilitator who has combined her gift for authentic relationships, Master of Social Work degree, and over 20 years of diverse work experience to create a life and career aligned with her values and purpose. She is a lover of nature, cupcakes, travel, and 80’s hip hop and R&B music.
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