Category Archives: Reading

Secret Lives of Therapists

Posted on March 27, 2020 by msw blog

Reading the article the Secret Lives of Therapists, I found myself writing in the margins and highlighting things. What first made me pause was the following “What are you like outside the office? Here are some things we can’t do … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged active listening, compassion, honesty, life lessons, mental health, mental illness, mindfulness, opportunity, professionals, purpose, realationships, self growth, self-help, social worker, support system, therapists, therapy, What would you do ? | 4 Comments

The Organized Pantry

Posted on March 26, 2020 by msw blog

I had to chuckle discovering this article “An organized pantry is magic, and now’s the time to make it happen” in my purging basket. I long ago organized my pantry, even before Maria Kondo made organizing a trending topic. I … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭, Reading | Tagged canisters, decanter, declutter, disorganized, DIY, feezer, Food waste, freezer burn, ingredients, inspiration, Maria Kondo, mason jars, nutritious meals, overstocked, pantry staples, purge, spring cleaning, Tidying Up | 2 Comments

Money Leak

Posted on March 24, 2020 by msw blog

That free wellness-coach trial you signed up for (and forgot to cancel). The credit-monitoring service you keep meaning to ditch. The gym membership gathering dust. That monthly beauty box you’re no longer into. Sure, no single subscription or membership … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged apathy, conversation, credit counselor, credit score, Emily Guy Berkin, entertaining, finances, financial situation, financial statement, goals, gray charges, memberships, money, recurring charges, resolutions, subscription | Leave a comment

Sharing grief over a Beloved office pet

Posted on March 20, 2020 by msw blog

I work at a pet-friendly company where people are allowed to bring their dogs. My co-worker “Mandy” has a golden retriever, and I have grown very fond of him. Whenever I have a bad day, his friendly spirit immediately cheers … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged active listening, bereavement, communication, conversation, Grief, open workspaces, pet, pet owner, pet-friendly company, protocol, respect, terminally ill, What would you do ?, work place | 5 Comments

Mindful Moments

Posted on March 19, 2020 by msw blog

One of the magazines I have subscribed to and have come to enjoy tremendously is Mindful magazine. I have come to see it as my true stopping point, and sometimes I am able to pluck it from my mailbox, climb … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged active listening, active listing, breathing, excerise, journal, magazines, mediatation, Meditation, mindfulness, noises, opportunity, Our Daily Bread, pay attention, peace, peace and quite, relax, relaxation, self-awareness, solitude, soundscape, walking | 2 Comments

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