For the past week I have been quite ill. With no energy to do much of anything, but to rest, I had a lot of time to think. As devastating and tragic as it is, a part of me has become numb to hearing on the news, reading in the paper, and discussing with others […]
I have a love/hate relationship with watching TV. Love: My life is not so bad compared to those living in front of cameras; it is a self-esteem boost. There are some programs that make feel inspired. Giggling for thirty minutes with shows that have been off-the-air for decades. Momentarily takes my mind to different place. […]
One of the most important life lessons I have learned from spending time with residents at the nursing home is to be grateful. Most of the residents cannot walk and are wheelchair bound. They voice how they wish they could walk again. When I arrive, I am asked about the weather since the majority of […]
For the past few months I have been volunteering in the recreation department at a nursing and rehabilitation center. It has been the most rewarding and heartbreaking job I have ever had. Not only does it make me feel better about myself when they smile because of my presence, but they have given me a […]
I really thought I had been on the path to gain confidence, but today self-doubt reared its ugly head. Truthfully since I have been thinking more positively, my confidence has been increasing. Although I have anxiety, I put myself “out there” based on my comfort level. I praise and reward myself for accomplishing little and […]
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