The feeling of playing with your hair/rubbing your head after a much needed haircut Being in the mood to clean and organize your house/work space Buying a new pet A fully charged phone battery Tax returns Sticking your knife into a fresh jar of peanut butter The first outdoor walk after a long, cold winter…
Do you ever have one of those weeks where nothing goes your way? Like the entire universe is against you and laughing at you… I was having quite a pity party last week. I was not feeling the best, worked long hours, traveled a lot for work, and had numerous unpredictable mishaps. Not to mention, when you…
Unexpected work promotions Having a few warmer-than-usual days during the winter Receiving a nice chunk of money during tax return season Warm vacations during the winter months Receiving art work from a little kid Free coffee When someone cooks dinner for you Heat blankets Getting compliments on your cologne/perfume Completing house chores
‘First thought wrong’ is a concept I learned from comedian Mark Lundholm. I first heard about Mark when working at a psychiatric and addictions hospital where his motivational and comical videos were utilized in our treatment facility. I fell in love with his concept of ‘first thought wrong’ as it pertains to individuals suffering with the disease of…
HALT Hungry Angry Lonely Tired The first time I heard about HALT was working with individuals who struggle with addiction. HALT is used a lot in relapse prevention programs, however I think it can be utilized daily by anyone who finds it beneficial. I use HALT a lot to ensure that I am taking care of…