Thanksgiving is a day of reflection. This year I’ve decided to think about the holiday a bit differently than previous Thanksgivings. Instead of focusing on the positive things that I am thankful for, I’m going to reverse it. I’m going to focus on the things that I almost always complain about and turn those negative Read more about This Thanksgiving…Turn Negative Complaints Into Positive Thanks![…]
I’ve been working in higher education for almost 20 years. The best part about my job is watching a student matriculate through the college experience successfully and graduate. For most, graduating from college is the first goal they accomplish as an adult. It is a big deal, not to mention an expensive one. So, when Read more about Learn To Celebrate Your Success Instead Of Booing Someone Else’s Failure![…]
First let me say that I am by no means a political commentator. But, our country’s political climate has caused me to write about politics in my blog. Why? Because United States citizens are becoming increasingly more depressed, and the Trump administration is to blame. Some even feel like strangers in their own land. So, Read more about Come on Shaun King… North Carolina Isn’t The New Mississippi: Why The State Of North Carolina Should Inspire the Nation’s Post Trump Administration[…]
This year has come and gone so quickly. And if you’re like me, you’ve already started making plans for how to make 2017 a better year than 2016. I can’t say that 2016 has been a terribly bad year. It’s actually been quite productive. This is the year I introduced I Press On, so 2016 Read more about 3 Influences That Help Make 2016 A Great Year For “I Press On”![…]
Since Kanye’s public break down, many have speculated as to the cause. Maybe he’s overworked; maybe he’s still grieving the death of his mother; maybe he’s having money problems; maybe he’s having marital issues; maybe he’s on drugs. Last week, I even engaged in a conversation about how the devil is the root of Kayne’s Read more about Dear Kanye: Check Your Mental Health Before You Check The Microphone![…]
To know me is to know that I am extremely optimistic. I try to find the good in every situation. Even still, I have doubts about the outcome of various circumstances. I am dealing with a few struggles right now and I’m not sure how I am going to make it out. And yes, I Read more about I’ve Got the Victory…Not Depression![…]
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back one hour. This time of year is particularly interesting because it introduces a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a different type of depression because it is seasonal and more common in the colder, darker seasons. Many people don’t know that they suffer Read more about Relax, Relate, Release: How To Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder[…]
The first Monday of every September marks the celebration of Labor Day. The history behind Labor Day really isn’t all that familiar to most people. The one thing that everyone does know about Labor Day is that it is (for most) a day off of work. Year to year we look forward to such holidays. Read more about 3 Things I Do to Make Every Work Day Feel Like Labor Day[…]
Watching the 2016 Olympics Games inspired me to think differently about life. There are many different metaphors equated to life, but none resonates quite as well as the comparison made between life and a marathon. A marathon is 26.2 miles. That is almost as long as my commute to work every day. The drive from Read more about Life is a Marathon: You Aren’t Finished, So You Can’t Quit![…]
Buckle your seat belts and ready yourself for one of the most explosive, controversial, monumental presidential elections the United States has ever seen. Now that the political conventions have ended and the Republican and Democratic parties have officially declared their nominees, we should expect our normal day-to-day life to change. Whether you welcome it or Read more about 5 Step Strategy to Maintain Good Mental Health this Election Season[…]
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