EXPRESSION by JRC

8-22-13

Today, I will touch base on a few topics. They will revolve around expression and providing outlets for your emotions. One way that I express myself is by writing. I write everything from short stories and essays (this blog) to poetry and journaling. A second way to express yourself is through art. Art is practical and doesn’t have to be perfect let alone neat. You can splash some paint on a canvas and you have an abstract masterpiece. Another way to express yourself is through music. You may write lyrics or write music for an instrument. Either way it’s a form of expression. There are lots of other ways to express yourself that I haven’t mentioned. Go do some research and you’ll find yourself a project.

ACCEPTS (DBT) adapted by JRC

8-20-13
A good way to help when you're under distress or just looking for an alternative to regular coping skills is to remember the acronym ACCEPTS. A is for activities: do hobbies, walk to the park, write. C is for contribute: help out in your community or do someone a favor. The next C is for comparison: compare your situation to someone less fortunate. E is for opposite Emotion: do something to cause you to have a different feeling, if you're sad watch a silly movie, if you're mad get your energy out and shoot some hoops with a basketball. P is for pushing away: create an imaginary wall between you and the situation, take a break. T is for Think differently: counter negative thoughts with more rational and wiser ones, evaluate what's really happening and look at the big picture. S is for sensation: find a sensation to distract you from your distress; hold a piece of ice; put on lotion, smell an air freshener. You can use ACCEPTS for a lot of situations. practice and become skilled in these and you are sure to succeed.

HABITS by JRC

8-17-13

Habits. Almost everyone has one. Habits can be good or bad. Good habits include exercise and a good nutrition. Bad habits are like smoking or drinking. The key is to replace the bad habits with good habits. This may sound easy and simple but, depending on what you are working on it’s harder than it looks. I would say good luck and good hope where it’s good to find the way through your spirituality. All in all, habits can be tough but, in the words of Michael Jackson, “You are not alone.” 

COLLAGES by JRC

8-16-13

Collages are a great way to express your feelings creatively. All you need is some magazines, paper and some glue and you’re set. I like taking eye-catching images to serve as eye candy. People like to look at brightly colored and well-toned pictures. Collages are my favorite type of art and the best part is: anything goes. No one will criticize your collage because there’s no wrong way to do it. Have a blast and try it for yourself.

EQUALITY by JRC

8-12-13

Equality. I believe that everyone should be treated equally. There are no superior people among you and there are no inferior. I am completely against prejudices. People need to accept each other for who they are. Prejudices are only skin deep. There is more to a person than their looks, beliefs or preferences. If we lived in a world where everyone was accepted as equals, it would be a less cruel place.

PROCRASTINATION by JRC

8-9-13

Procrastination. People do it all the time. They say, “why do today what I can do tomorrow.” Even I’ve begin procrastinating writing on this blog. To avoid procrastination, set goals, establish the steps for those goals and start slowly and easily with step one and give yourself incentives for completing tasks. It will help to motivate you and make it easier in the long run. That’s a sure cure for procrastination. 

GOAL SETTING by JRC

8-1-13

In this world there are pros and cons. However, if you were in control, what would you change? If you could change the world, what would you do? Maybe you would end poverty and world hunger. I’m not asking for a change on the global scale. You don’t have to think big to succeed in this. Honestly, I would only ask for some essential, as needed help such as to have a steady place to live with my fiance or to make it through college, at least a bachelor’s degree. The point here is goal setting. You don’t have to go big. Lower your standards and you’re sure to be satisfied. Remember to take small, steady steps because in the end, everyone knows the turtle always wins.