In 12-step programs there is the saying: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. I’ve started saying this as I start my day and also throughout the day. It really has helped me to learn to […]
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Kindness Goes a Long Way
One day I was balancing a toddler and a baby, along with an armful of books as I headed out of the library. As any parent with no more than two arms would know, it takes close to Herculean effort to open a heavy glass door while keeping everyone and everything from falling. No sooner […]
Trigger Tracker: Identifying What Triggers Negative Emotions and Behaviors
Have you ever realized that you reacted poorly to a circumstance even if you didn’t completely understand why you felt that way? Trust me, you’re not alone:) It is not uncommon to have negative emotions and behaviors, yet, it can be challenging to determine what causes these feelings and behaviors. The use of a trigger […]
March Year of the Peer Theme- Collaboration
Celebrating Year of the Peer 2023 Helen Keller said “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” Working together we experience the magic of being part of a team. The definition of collaboration is “the action of working with someone to produce or create something.” The fact that Year of the […]