Tag Archives: kindness
Acts of Kindness
RAVE to the Capitol Hill Department of Social and Health Services office and especially to one employee who was so gracious, knowledgeable and patient. I recently accompanied my older sister, who because of health issues, had failed to get her review … Continue reading
Breathe Through the Storm
When life feels overwhelming, come back to your breath. try this: breathe in for through your mouth with an elongated inhale, exhale out of the mouth, depleting the lungs fully. repeat this cycle a few times, imagining each exhale releasing … Continue reading
Green Flags
Blanket Statement One green flag was when he brought me my favorite coffee order—before I ever mentioned what it was—I thought, ‘Okay, this guy actually pays attention.’ He didn’t just listen; he remembered from our previous coffee outing. Nice green … Continue reading
Random Acts of Kindness
RAVE to the person who thoughtfully took the time to mail the Christmas check and card from my mother that I mistakenly left in a library book that was returned. Losing that check was a huge source of concern for both … Continue reading
Emotions
experiences emotions differently. The first step is to bring a sense of openness to a negative emotion, an acknowledgment of what is happening, by asking yourself: What am I experiencing right now? The goal is not to clear or push … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 