Leslie Glass's Blog, page 190
January 19, 2020
Help A Friend Or A Neighbor
It’s always good to help a friend or neighbor – it not only makes us feel good, but can also inspire others to put good into the world. Whether you’re helping a person or an animal, it can always teach you and others valuable lessons.
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Enjoy Some Time Outside Today
Enjoy some time outside every day. Did you know that connecting with nature can decrease stress? It can also help increase mindfulness.
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Taking Painkillers In Sobriety And Recovery
Taking painkillers in sobriety — the taboo topic we don’t talk about enough. Can sober people take painkillers as part of a treatment plan after surgery? My experience is yes. Just because we are in sobriety doesn’t mean we are forced to suffer through pain if a doctor advises otherwise. If appropriately planned, supported, and...
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Rest And Be Thankful
Getting enough rest is important for your mood and health. Make sure you get an adequate amount of sleep at night to help you find gratitude during the day.
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Choose Gratitude For A Better Attitude
Choose to have gratitude every day – not only will it help improve your attitude, but it may help you make better choices in the long-run.
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Don’t Be Fooled By A Fake Apology
A fake apology means nothing to you now. Actions speak louder than words. Make sure there’s real change accompanying the apology – otherwise, it’s manipulation.
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Mental Ilness in the Workplace: Don’t Ask? Don’t Tell?
Today, many persons with even the most serious mental illnesses are capable of working in mainstream, competitive jobs. Thanks to a new generation of drugs, the acute symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression can be controlled for many patients, so that many persons with these disorders are able to hold full-time jobs. The...
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January 18, 2020
Stop Giving Your All When The Love Isn’t Returned
Giving your all makes sense when your efforts in friendship, work, or love reap equal rewards. Are you jumping through hoops to please someone who isn’t giving anything back? This is a recipe for self esteem problems, not to mention resentments and a broken heart. Time for detachment to become a better you.
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Difficult Person Who Can Wreck Your Life
The difficult person who blows hot and cold can be more than just…well, a difficult person. Is there someone in your life who is baffling, hurtful, then nice and generous and then the cycle repeats until you think you’re going crazy? What are the traits that entrap you in a deadly dance of control and...
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What Is Genuine Love
Genuine love doesn’t have to be all flowers, gifts and passion. It doesn’t have to be perfect in every way. What do you really need? Kindness, compassion, acceptance. Gentleness when things go awry. There is no place for abuse and toxic behavior where there is genuine love.
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