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Year: 2024
Identifying a Toxic Work Environment
Identifying a Toxic Work Environment No matter how much you are making, your peace of mind should always come first. In an ideal world, you would look forward to going to work, but the reality is often not so rosy. Sometimes, things can turn sour, and the negativity around you can reach a point where…
Flying Solo
Flying solo This one act can mean a pilot must not only be able to fly and navigate the machine in a competent manner, but they also have to be able to cope with unpredictable developments like mechanical failure, bad weather etc. on their own and without advice from other sources. (Wikipedia) Flying solo can…
Hard to Say Goodbye
Hard to Say Goodbye Today, I discovered something about myself: I do not like saying goodbye. This year I have had to say goodbye to some key people in my life and it was not easy. It was and continues to be a struggle to go on and do the needful day to day tasks…
7 Ways To Set Boundaries With Disrespectful People — Even When You’re Intimidated
7 Ways To Set Boundaries With Disrespectful People — Even When You’re Intimidated Critical skills that protect your mental and emotional well-being. Learning to set boundaries is crucial for maintaining your self-esteem and self-worth. However, recognizing the signs of disrespect can sometimes be challenging. Once identified, it’s essential to assertively set boundaries to protect your mental…
Bloom where you’re planted
Bloom where you’re planted Although the origins of this phrase are not clearly known, it has been used by artists, authors, and radio broadcasters. The phrase was introduced to me by my mother in the form of a gift, a very small refrigerator magnet, and during a very difficult and challenging time. This encouraging phrase…
Prioritizing Mental Health While Looking for a Job
Prioritizing Mental Health While Looking for a Job: Tips and Strategies Searching for a job is a full-time job and can be incredibly stressful and time consuming. The pressure to find the right opportunity, the uncertainty of the market, and the repetitive cycle of applications and interviews can take a toll on mental health. It’s…
Evolution of a LOGO
Evolution of a LOGO We’re told that creating logos for companies is an extremely important task. It must, through design, instantly “tell the story” of what it represents. During the process of trademarking my company in 2012, Sacred Stages, LLC, I began to envision a logo that “told the story” of my exciting new company. I…
Keep Hidden
Keep hidden Every soul has a hideaway where they keep their innermost thoughts secret. These are kept hidden from anyone else. These are either hurts we experienced and may blame ourselves, or these are hurts we caused in others. These are things, experiences, and behaviors no man can see. Why do we keep them hidden?…
Unmasking Mental Health: Breaking Through Fear to Create Awareness
In today’s social media society, there’s pressure to always be happy, successful, and put together, after all, there’s an image to uphold. Consider all the times we tell others we’re “fine”. The checker at the grocery store “How are you doing today?” “Fine, thanks.” The barista at the local Starbucks “How’s your…
7 Hidden Signs Someone Is Trying To Disrespect You
7 Hidden Signs Someone Is Trying To Disrespect You Someone is trying to undermine you, and they don’t want you to notice… In both personal relationships and professional environments, we all come across difficult people that we find challenging to be around. You know the ones… They annoy you, first. Then they disrespect you, getting under…