Tag: Advice

When Kids Fail to Do Work: Corona Virus Edition

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Grant me this soapbox moment. Teachers discovered public praise this week, as parents attempted to adjust to life as a home school teacher. Based upon tweets, many were far from successful, however in Texas most districts have begun transferring their lessons online. As you can imagine, teachers and administrators stress about the many sudden changes […]

Posted March 20, 2020
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Dealing with Setbacks

Dealing with Setbacks

I wrote the introduction in June thinking I would be discussing minor setbacks.  Lurkers and those enchanted by details would notice the post was never published. Instead, it lingered in the draft section of my blog, turning to dust. Behold, at the original introduction: About a month ago, I had this lovely plan to share […]

Posted January 3, 2019
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The Defining Moment

The Defining Moment

Imagine writing something so repeatedly, you lose your voice. Any gained wisdom seems lost as you know your words have the power to hurt or heal. Even writing the words toxic person, causes my breath to hitch. This isn’t about them. Who they were. Why they did what they did. It could be for a […]

Posted June 29, 2018
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Pinterest & Instagram for Mental Health & Faith Building – Part 3

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Over the last two posts you learned the basics and those curious learned how I use these tools for my mental health. Now we’re diving into areas of faith. Part 1 While many of us gladly proclaim our expertise using Pinterest and Instagram, many people still shy away from these social media platforms. Whether the […]

Posted May 15, 2018
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Pinterest & Instagram for Mental Health & Faith Building – Part 2

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Our prayer life and mental health tend to be two topics most people ignore or simply don’t know how to address. There is so much information out there, so how do we use this to our advantage? Easy, use Instagram and Pinterest to help navigate your pressing concerns. We discussed the basics, now we are […]

Posted April 12, 2018
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Pinterest & Instagram for Mental Health & Faith Building – Part 1

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Our prayer life and mental health tend to be two topics most people ignore or simply don’t know how to address. There is so much information out there, so how do we use this to our advantage? Easy, use Instagram and Pinterest to help navigate your pressing concerns. Over the next three posts, we’ll discuss […]

Posted April 4, 2018
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HoustonStrong & Donations

HoustonStrong & Donatio..

Now with Irma wreaking havoc, one might wonder why it took so long to create this post. While God fortunately, blessed me during this time of need, my stress levels boiled over forcing me to focus on myself. Thankfully, I am safe, including my immediate family, but strangers and close friends suffered major losses due […]

Posted September 10, 2017
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Rise Above the Pain: Part II

Rise Above the Pain: Part II

Protecting our hearts, minds, and souls after being hurt by a person close to us requires a lot of forethought. In my previous post, we talked about what God asked of us. Today, we will discuss how to use a few tools to help you heal, while maintaining the dignity and respect required of us. […]

Posted August 19, 2017
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Rise Above the Pain Part 1

Rise Above the Pain Part 1

What ran through your heart and mind when wounded by someone close to you? If someone were to hurt you deeply, scar you even… could you turn the other cheek? In fact, what does that even mean? Today’s popular culture, many would attest the meaning of “turn the other one to him as well,” as […]

Posted August 11, 2017
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