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Finding Inner Strength after Loss

Jessica | March 9, 2015

Glinda, says it best.  Finding inner strength after loss often feels like an impossible task.  We are told time and time again, "It will get better" yet it often feels like it won't.  For this week's Motivational Monday, we remind you that you DO have strength, you DO have power, and YOU WILL persevere.  You just have to peel away the layers, and find it. ...

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Finding Happiness After Suicide

Jessica | March 2, 2015

Finding happiness after suicide can be difficult as we are torn between overwhelming feeling of sadness and guilt.  For this week's Motivational Monday we wanted to remind everyone that there is still beauty in this world.  This week we hope you all take a minute to find the beauty that still exists.  It doesn't matter how big or small; all the matters is that it makes you smile and reminds you that beauty lives on even after the loss of your ...

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Finding FAITH after loss

Jessica | February 23, 2015

Happy Monday!  We wanted to remind everyone of the power of faith after loss.  While faith is not something we can see, feel or touch, it is something that can completely the change the course that you are on.  Faith can help us stand again.  Faith can get us through the day.  Faith can give us hope that tomorrow will be even better than today.  We hope you all find a little faith this week. ...

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Welcome to Motivational Monday

Jessica | February 16, 2015

Mondays can be a difficult time for anyone.  We are often thrown back into the "real world" - a place that is often exhausting and overwhelming.  To help overcome the "Mondays" we have decided to start Motivational Monday!  We hope that the quotes and images posted will help you prepare for the week that lies ahead. ...

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Mental Health Resolutions for 2015

Jessica | January 2, 2015

I came across a great article, 7 Mental Health Resolutions for 2015, in Time Magazine that highlights the importance of caring for our mental health.  When I sat and thought about it, I couldn't think of a single person who had set a New Years resolution pertaining to their mental health.  Or maybe people do, and just don't talk about it out of fear of judgement.  We focus so much time and attention on our outer self, why not our inner?  In my ...

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