The Pain of a Parent in Prison

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…

June 7, 20210Comments

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Activities Mental Health

Having a Healthy Morning Routine

When the sun comes up, your eyes open, and the day has started, what do you do? Do you hit the snooze button on your alarm for a little extra sleep? Or do you pop out of bed, ready to face the world? The truth is, how you start your morning is detrimental to how…

June 3, 20210Comments

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Activities Mental Health

The Benefits of Working Out

There are numerous benefits to working out: From gaining strength, confidence, accomplishing personal diet goals, and much more. One of the greatest benefits of working out is mental toughness. Through every workout, you gain the fortitude to empower you to become the best version of yourself. This fortitude will elevate you through any obstacles that…

June 3, 20210Comments

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Leadership Mental Health

Doing Your Best

“Just do the best you can.” You’ve probably heard someone say this to you at some point in your life. But what does doing your best really mean? And why is it so important? The answer isn’t quite as simple as it may seem. Your best can vary: Normally when you think of your best, you…

June 1, 20210Comments

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Leadership Mental Health

Change: How to Deal with It

There are only a few things in life that are certain. One of those things is change. Change is inevitable. Throughout our lives, we will deal with both good and bad changes. It’s stressful and oftentimes, quite intimidating. While many of us fear change, it’s important that we learn to embrace it. Acknowledge the change: The…

May 27, 20210Comments

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Family Leadership Mental Health

Arguments with a Loved One

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 25, 20212Comments

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Leadership Mental Health

The Power of your Word

One of the most powerful tools you have at your disposal is your word. Many things in life can be out of your control, but one thing you will always have control over is your word. The problem that many people face is not knowing just how powerful their word can really be, but your…

May 20, 20210Comments

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Mental Health

Letting Yourself Be Happy

We all deserve happiness. Throughout life, we are constantly seeking ways to make ourselves happy. The problem is, it’s not always that simple. Life will throw a lot of curveballs at you. You will find obstacles that you have to overcome. One of those obstacles, and it’s a big one, is letting yourself be happy.…

May 18, 20210Comments

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Family Mental Health

How to Cope with Grief

One of the hardest aspects of life is losing a loved one. Unfortunately, it is an inevitable aspect of life too. Dealing with grief can be challenging because it is such an emotional experience. Nobody wants to lose a loved one, which makes it that much harder. However, there are good and bad ways to…

May 13, 20210Comments

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Mental Health

What to do when you Miss Someone

Being away from someone you care about can be tough on you. There are both physical and mental health effects created when you miss someone. It creates this empty feeling in your stomach while also sharing similar characteristics to the feeling of loneliness. This happens to us because, we as humans, tend to crave some…

May 4, 20210Comments

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