Self-Growth During Incarceration

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…

June 11, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Activities Mental Health

Low-Cost Healthy Hobbies

Hobbies are what we like to do in our spare time. This means we can have both good and bad hobbies. Bad hobbies typically come from boredom. Boredom tends to make us want to just do whatever, because hey, anything beats being bored right? Well, not exactly. Being bored can be compared to your mind…

June 10, 20210Comments

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How to be Resilient with a Loved One in Prison

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,…

June 8, 20210Comments

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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

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

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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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, 20210Comments

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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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