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The Science of Gratitude
BlogThe Science of Gratitude As we approach Thanksgiving this week, let's give thanks to all the turkeys who bravely give their lives so that we can have a tryptophan-sponsored nap (or several)! **This just in: Apparently, turkey’s are NOT grateful for...
Why the Five Whys
BlogWhy the Five Whys? When I was a kid, my favorite question to ask was ‘why’. Why? I don’t know why. See what I did there? *Crickets* (Note to self: stop using that joke). Seriously though, as peer recovery specialists, we are engaged in a noble mission: support...
Follow to Lead
BlogFollow to Lead Why would someone want to be a leader? To utilize their gifts and talents to effect positive change in the world? To guide people who need it into a better version of themselves? To control other people? To make their organization run more smoothly...
Empty Pockets, Heartache and Failures, Oh My!
BlogEmpty Pockets, Heartache and Failure, Oh My! EMPTY POCKETS: A contained space found on trousers and jeans, and the like, and are used often to hold money and coins for future purchases, chapstick, cellphones, chewing gum, chew, and an assortment of other essential...
Fail Forward
BlogFail Forward FAIL: “Be unsuccessful in achieving one’s goal. Neglect to do something.” Have you ever failed? It’s you and me here, don’t worry about it, I will tell everyone. I mean, wait, I won’t tell everyone. Yeah, that’s it. Sorry, I got confused. Ok, I’m...
Confidence University
BlogConfidence University Welcome to Confidence University, we are so glad you're here! Wouldn't it be great if there was such a place? You enroll and then see that every class will make you more confident than the one before and so on until you walk across that stage...
ADHD: Look! A Squirrel!
BlogADHD: Look! A Squirrel! I've always liked squirrels. As a kid, I would lay in bed looking out the window reading (pay close attention to those last few words there for a hint about this article) and would be fascinated by how quickly they could jump from...
I Think I’ll Stay
BlogI Think I'll Stay *Warning* The following article discusses issues surrounding suicidal ideation. The article is written to discuss and consider ways to serve peers who struggle in this way. If this subject may be a trigger for you, please use self-care and not...
The Power of Storytelling
BlogThe Power of Storytelling We are a storytelling species. From the earliest 'Caveman Campfires' to the following companies and their commitment to storytelling: Disney. Pixar. Warner Bros. ABC. CBS. NBC. FOX. CNN. Harper Collins. Simon & Schuster. 102.7 KIIS...
