Conflict is something that happens to all of us, whether we want it to or not. At some point in time, you're going to disagree with another person. Your views will not ever be the exact same as someone else's all of the time. How do you handle that conflict? Do you blow up, and … Continue reading Conflict Resolution
Relationships
Stuck in Limbo
It's hard to believe I'm already in week 3 of this new school year. It feels like it's going so fast already. I'm learning about who my students are and creating the relationships with them. They, on the other hand, are beginning to be more comfortable and are testing some of the boundaries and the … Continue reading Stuck in Limbo
Looking Ahead
I'm settling in very comfortably to my summer break. I am very thankful for this time that I get off to relax. However, it's not just a time to slack off and do nothing. I've spent summers like that before. While that's not a bad thing (and no shame to the ones that do it), … Continue reading Looking Ahead
Cost
I've been rolling this idea in my head for a while, and I think now I'm finally ready to write it. This is a little different than some of the other posts I've written recently. But, as always, I believe in sharing what is on my mind. I was talking to a coworker the other … Continue reading Cost
The In-Between
I find myself jumping from goal to goal. I've gotten a little better at this, but I sometimes find myself constantly looking forward to something. I'm ready to be at my ideal weight, I was ready for my black belt, and I'm for sure ready for summer break. But by always looking forward to the … Continue reading The In-Between
Common Values
I talked last July about The Foundations of a Relationship and how you build your relationship. I want to expand more on that post today. I attended a wedding over the weekend. I knew the bride and she has been a good friend of the family. But I had just met the groom that day. … Continue reading Common Values
I Hope You Never Forget this Happened to You
This was said to me the other day. A couple of my close friends had issues happen that drastically impacted their mental health. The rest of us in the group banded together to be there for them. But this quote was said to me by my partner, who has gone through many of his own … Continue reading I Hope You Never Forget this Happened to You
The Support of Good People
I don't know about you, but I would not be where I am without the support of the people within my circle. My friends and family provide me so much support. They lift me up in the bad times and keep me sustained in the good times. My brain likes to lie to me. It … Continue reading The Support of Good People
Asking for Help
I don't know about you, but I'm not very good at asking for help. I like to do most things on my own and be independent. It's hard for me to admit that I need help. But I'm trying. I'm working on it. I'm also the kind of person that I ask for help as … Continue reading Asking for Help
Bloom Where You’re Planted
I've been learning a lot about myself here recently. I'm still growing and working on who I am now, and who I want to be. But one thing I feel I've really learned recently is to bloom where you're planted. I have spent a lot of my life wishing certain things were different or looking … Continue reading Bloom Where You’re Planted
Battle Kim of the Republic 