Have you ever had the experience of walking outside on a windy day only to have a piece of paper you were loosely holding onto fly away? You chase after the paper because it is something important to you. It could be a homework assignment or part of a project you will be turning in at work. Deseparately you chase down the paper as it continues to be moved by the wind, escaping your grip. However, with grit and determination,…
At the core of our life skills is the question, who am I? When you are born into this world, you have a clean slate and begin becoming your unique self. Your mind is being developed and shaped daily. You establish the foundation of who you are based on those closest to you, such as family. However, as you age, life changes as you expand beyond your immediate family. You develop new friends and relationships, attend school, start a career,…
Growing up, you may recall watching episodes of your favorite TV series or soap opera that kept you tuned in weekly to stay up to date on what was happening in the lives of your favorite characters. These characters captured our attention, kept us in suspense, and allowed us to look at other people’s lives and how they handled difficult situations they faced. Watching them overcome their challenges made us happy, and it saddened us when things did not work…
As a child, I was always mesmerized seeing butterflies flying through the air. Sometimes they would land on a plant or object long enough for me to gaze upon the beauty of its different colors, shapes, and symmetrical patterns. I often observed that each butterfly was unique in its particular way. Just like butterflies, we are all unique. And like butterflies, we evolve through time and experiences that lead us through a change process. This process involves moving from one…
Stress affects us in many areas of our lives. At home, school, work, you name it, we all will encounter some form of stress. The car breaks down, you have a deadline to meet on your job, or you experience a life-impacting event that catches you off guard. Have you ever felt overloaded by life and stressed out? Although we will experience unexpected events from time to time that causes stress, it is wise to take time to manage them…