Time is precious, you want to optimize every moment of the day. There are a few things you should be doing to get the most out of every day and a few things you need to stop doing that are simply wasting your time.
Here are five ways on how to and how not to…
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Knowing how to properly manage your money should be a prioritized skill in your life. Budgeting with a regular paycheck can be tough on its own, throw no income on that instead, and it can shape up to be a real problem. So what can you do to budget better without an income?
KNOW YOUR…
Father’s Day is this Sunday and time is running short to find the perfect give for your father. For many of us, finding thoughtful yet practical gifts for our dads can be quite challenging. Throw the obstacle of incarceration on top of that and it gets even more difficult to do. However, there is no…
When a loved one ends up in prison, your first thoughts may be “When will I get to see them again?”
If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. By knowing what to expect you can alleviate some of the questions, fears, or uncertainty you…
What do you think of when you hear the term “real man?”
Typically, our mind tends to think of what we see in the media, on TV, or in movies. The problem is, these views on what a real man is like are wrong. It’s time to throw out the stigmas of men. Being a…
Before dad went to prison he was not focused on mental health, physical health, or relationship health.
When we share our story he is the first to say “ I used to be a lame”. But while he was incarcerated his mindset shifted. He knew that in order for us to make it through…
What does it mean to be resilient? Being resilient is a skill, an art if you must, that allows you to stay strong when facing a major obstacle in your life. It means that even when you fail, you will stay on your feet. We are all bound to face many difficulties in our lives,…
It’s hard to imagine what my life could’ve been like if my dad was physically there while growing up, rather than being in prison.
Would I have been better at sports if he was there to show me how to play instead of my mom? Would I have a deeper relationship based on more shared…
We as humans tend to find ourselves in arguments even with those we love. Sometimes the arguments are over trivial things and other times they can be over major issues. The trick in any argument is to keep a cool head because you don’t want to escalate the situation. So how do we avoid escalation…
May is coming to an end and June is right around the corner. May is a perfect month to enjoy the nice weather and to have some quality time with family. The weather is so nice, and Spring can be a busy month as we prepare for Summer. Here are some activities to do as…