Discover Your Authentic Self: Heal the Mind, Heal the Soul

If you're an advocate, you understand on the surface within community engagement what it is like to feel overwhelmed holding the burdens of the ever so changing policies that make life and health of our communities deteriorate. It can be difficult to leave the workplace knowing that your patient had just shared with you a trauma about being raped by their father. When you go home, make sure that you understand that whatever happens in the workplace does not come home with you.  It is best to separate your work-life from all of the other areas of your life: • your intimate life with your partner • your relationship with your children • your personal life in general Also, try picking up some new hobbies such as knitting or crochet, maybe needle-making. You can also take some free language classes--try a new community program if you're on a tight budget. It can be difficult to make time but a great schedule that flows with your work-schedule, family and personal lif...

How to Survive Adulthood Responsibility : Finances Being an adult does not have to be an agonizing journey, it can be an adventure once you have your lifestyle under control. During the time that you've been living with your parent(s) you may or may not have picked up a few lessons or have or may not have been taught the basics of the responsibilities you will have in your adult life. Once you've gained independence you will begin to notice there are bills that need to be paid such as:  • shelter • electricity • transportation • food Cover All Expenses If you can't cover these basic expenses it may be reasonable to get a roommate or a second job if you can fit a second job into your schedule without it interfering with your first job. You can also try side-gigs. Always organize your bills in the order of what you will need to pay first.  Secondly, buy a simple calendar 12 month calendar with an outline of the entire month. Once you ...

The Childless Woman There are not too many women with the option to decide whether or not she would like to be a mother. Many women make the decision that motherhood may not be their strongest suit and decide that being a trophy wife or to be a career oriented woman is the lifestyle that she prefers. These labels may very complimentary for some women while others may find it offensive as many of us have a preference in our lifestyle because of the decisions we tend to make for ourselves rather than for us. Unfortunately, as I've said at the very beginning, not many women do have the right to choose. Some women do not live a life of freedom to choose their fate or to decide what is best for their life. Culture & Freedom of Choice As a result, women with fewer rights, women with less choice may either enjoy this or suffer traumatically. Oftentimes, it isn't always the force of politics but rather due to family dynamics. A family may have a very strong hold the wom...