Today, I have created four coloring bookmarks inspired by the flowers named Cosmos. The cosmos come in many variations such as Peppermint Candy, Seashells, Purity, and other variations. However, my favorite variation is Peppermint Candy. These coloring bookmarks are free and for your personal use. Enjoy!
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Dyslexia is a learning disability and there are seven types of dyslexia. Phonological Dyslexia, Surface Dyslexia, Rapid Automatic Naming Dyslexia, Double Deficit Dyslexia, and Stealth Dyslexia are the five common types of dyslexia. However, Dyslexia is often misunderstood but they are intelligent. People who have dyslexia learn languages, reading, and numerical data differently. Dyslexia Month is in October of every year.
Phonological Dyslexia
is about the sound and the phonetics of pronouncing words. This type of
dyslexia can also be auditory and can make spelling words difficult when the student
hears the words. Whereas Surface Dyslexia is about pronouncing words that are spelled
differently than the way the words sound. This type of Dyslexia is often referred to as visual dyslexia because of transposing letters and numbers. It has nothing
to do with a person’s vision.
When a student is diagnosed
with dyslexia, parents tend to mistake it for an issue of eyesight. Yet,
dyslexia is not an issue about vision but about reading, spelling, and numbers. Stealth dyslexia is harder to diagnose because students excel in
reading comprehension. Nonetheless, this type of dyslexia makes phonetics and
scrambling words a challenge. Last Rapid Automatic Naming Dyslexia makes it
difficult to name visual items quickly and makes them think slower due to the
pressure of responding quickly in class.
Nevertheless, learning
with dyslexia can be tricky but it is possible to learn anything at school or college. Sometimes memorizing photographic pictures or drawing can help comprehend
stories that are being read aloud. Other times comparing notes with another
classmate can help you with your note-taking in class. As well as finding
learning apps to help you with phonics, spelling, reading, and sounding
out words. Color coding items, using shapes, modeling clay, and other items can
help you learn with dyslexia.
Learning with dyslexia
does cause anxiety when learning in school or at home. It is recommended that
speaking about dyslexia can reduce anxiety as a student. Get encouragement from
your parents, family, and friends which makes the process easier to manage the
anxiety. Dyslexia does not prevent anyone from learning a second or third
language at school or home. Here are websites with more tips about learning
and dyslexia.
Language Learning for Dyslexics-Dyslexia the Gift Blog:
Language Learning for Dyslexics | Dyslexia the Gift Blog
What Are the 4 Main Types of Dyslexia-Causes and Symptoms-Medicine:
What Are the 4 Main Types of Dyslexia? Causes, Symptoms (medicinenet.com)
Understanding Dyslexia in Your Child-Understood:
Understanding dyslexia in your child (understood.org)
11 Must Have Apps and Tools for Dyslexic Students-The Tech Edvocate:
11 Must-Have Apps and Tools for Dyslexic Students - The Tech Edvocate
Seasonal
relationships can be unhealthy for your emotional health especially if it
involves winter coating, cuffing, and spider webbing. When winter arrives, some
experience winter coating in their relationships. Winter Coating is when an ex
or someone you know from your past relationships wants to get back in a
relationship with you. However, winter coating is a short-term relationship
that is unhealthy. This type of relationship is damaging because it leaves you
confused and wanting a longer relationship.
Winter Coating
can hurt you financially. Yet this relationship changes your perspective
towards your ex. It makes you believe that your ex has changed for the better.
Also, it makes you believe that the relationship can last a lifetime.
Nonetheless, winter coating makes you end your relationship when spring
arrives.
Another type of
seasonal relationship is cuffing. Cuffing begins in the autumn season and can
end on Valentine's Day. Ending a relationship on Valentine's Day is not a good
day to break off from the relationship. Cuffing and other seasonal
relationships begin because of loneliness before the holidays. Sadness can make
someone have the desire to be in a relationship during the autumn and winter
months.
Additionally,
cuffing makes it quicker to be in a relationship. Be aware that rushing into a
relationship is something you might not enjoy. Short-term seasonal
relationships can be harmless to your emotional health by communicating your
boundaries in advance. Be alert to spider webbing in your relationship. This
type of relationship lowers your self-esteem and self-confidence.
Spider Webbing is
a form of manipulation, deceit, and emotional abuse. It creates chaos with your
emotions, confusion, frustrations, and feeling trapped in the relationship. You
feel you are being pulled into many directions within the relationship. Also,
spider webbing can make someone ghost you and do love bombing at the same time.
Gaslighting, breadcrumbing, and other harmful elements inside the relationship.
During the summer
months, a person might do shading with the person they are dating. Shading is a
form of neglecting the person you are in the relationship with. Ignoring you
and not inviting you to events is also part of shading. You might feel isolated
while being in a relationship with someone who does shading. Being someone's
shadow is what makes shading to be unhealthy for your health.
Although not all
seasonal relationships are like this, it is best to be cautious. It is
merriment to be in a relationship with someone if there is mutual respect.
Communicating upfront about your boundaries and your fears. Avoid being harsh,
mean, and pessimistic in your relationship. If you feel your relationship is
making you feel worse about yourself, do not be afraid to end your seasonal
relationship.
A healthy
relationship makes both of you grow emotionally. Relationships throughout the
seasons can be permanent if you commit to each other in a healthy relationship.
Let them know you do not want an expiration date on the relationship. If they
do not want to commit, move on at your own pace. Here are websites about spider
webbing, cuffing, and winter coating.
Spider Webbing-Toxic Dating Trend:
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/spiderwebbing-dating-trend-toxic-b2437044.html
Winter Coating-Dating Trend:
https://www.popsugar.com/amphtml/love/winter-coating-dating-trend-49008641
Winter Coating-Cuffing Season:
https://www.slice.ca/winter-coating-cuffing-season/
Cuffing Season:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/relationships/a19959037/cuffing-season/
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying occurs in schools and at work. However, workplace bullying is often discarded if it is not taken care of. Working in a negative environment can create workplace bullying which makes a person not want to work there and feel uncomfortable with everyone. Employees who work in a negative environment sometimes have a hard time reporting to Human Resources about being bullied.
The reasons for not reporting workplace bullying are fear of losing one’s job and fear of not getting a good referral for a new job. Bullying at work occurs when an employee is intimidated by another employee usually because of jealousy, their highly skilled abilities, and their personality. This intimidation causes friction between employees. Another way bullying is done is when an employee does not get credit for their work and makes them feel like a failure among their coworkers. Also, they make negative comments which makes them feel unappreciated for their work.
Bullying can occur in many ways which affects you emotionally at work. Approximately fifty percent of employees are bullied at work for a variety of reasons. The reasons for being bullied at work are endless. Nevertheless, workplace bullying can happen out of fear of having a higher position at work, popularity at work, and feeling susceptible to your presence. The other reasons for being bullied is because of too much pressure at the job, anxiety, frustration, and insecurity.
Workplace bullying must not be tolerated at any type of business. All employees must be trained and informed about workplace bullying. Furthermore, avoid participating in workplace gossip and negative comments to other employees. Know the warning signs of workplace bullying. Here is a list of the warning signals of workplace bullying.
It is a concerning
issue that continues in any type of business. Workplace bullying can also lead
to abusive supervision from your boss or other employees which occurs
frequently these days due to hidden high-tech security cameras. Nonetheless, workplace
bullying causes a lot of tension, and conflict, and makes any employee feel vulnerable.
As well as making employees skip work or call in sick because of workplace
bullying. Handling situations of bullying is not an easy task, but needs
to be taken care of before it gets worse at the job.
Preventing workplace bullying is the key to having better working environments within the workplace. Workplace bullying can occur online and outside of office work hours. Keep in mind that there are laws that protect an employee from being harassed. Workplace bullying does not occur in every business. Nonetheless, stay alert and aware of the workplace environment.
Employees working in a stressful environment sometimes get headaches, feel sick at work, and feel tired. Businesses must have workshops that bring awareness of workplace bullying and other forms of harassment. Always seek professional help if you are dealing with workplace bullying. Additionally, some workplace bullying can be difficult to prove, especially if it ends up in a lawsuit. Therefore, it is recommended to document any incident of workplace bullying.
Keep any evidence you
might have regarding the bullying. Report it to Human Resources. Get a lawyer
and notify authorities if the workplace harassment has gotten worse. Last, look
for another job where you can work in a better working environment. Here are
resources about preventing workplace bullying.
Workplace Bullying-How to Identify and Manage Bullying-Healthline:
Workplace Bullying: How to Identify and Manage Bullying (healthline.com)
Workplace Bullying-Signs, Effects, and How to Cope-Very Well Mind:
Workplace Bullying: Signs, Effects, and How to Cope (verywellmind.com)
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Today, I
created three coloring pages with the inspiration of Cosmos. These beautiful
flowers come in Orange, red, pink, purple, and white. Cosmos means harmony in
the world in Greek. However, these flowers symbolize tranquility, love, and
peace. Also, the Cosmos is the Birth Flower for those who are born in
October.
These
flowers are also used to attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Cosmos
bloom in the middle of summer and throughout the autumn season. These coloring
pages are free and for your personal use. Below are links about taking care of
these flowers and the hand-drawn coloring pages. Enjoy!
October Birth Flower:
October Birth Flowers & Meanings: Cosmos & Marigold | Floraly
Cosmos:
https://www.almanac.com/plant/cosmos
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Decluttering your
home in a rush leaves you feeling tired and frustrated. The more items you try
to organize and try to get rid of the more you feel stressed out. This also
makes you feel remorseful. It is difficult to get rid of items because of the
sentimental attachment. Yet, mindfulness can assist you in letting go of items
so they can go to charity.
Although there
might be some items that are harder to let go of emotionally; Mindfulness
permits you to hold on to some things and let go of other things. You might
find it difficult at first. To practice mindfulness while decluttering, it is
helpful to practice thankfulness. Say kind words aloud before putting it away
in the donation bag. Also, give away the items with a joyful attitude.
Organizing,
cleaning, and dusting can make you notice how your room looks, especially by
practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness makes you slow down and look at every
detail of each item that you are sorting. For example, sort through your sock
drawer carefully and look for each pair of socks. Look at the colors, fabric,
and designs on the socks. Search for the missing socks or have a box labeled
missing socks.
If you do not
have time to look for the missing socks, save the labeled box and look for the
socks on laundry day. Nevertheless, sort through your clothes, shoes, and under
the bed for your missing socks. Match each pair of socks and fold them. Mend
the socks by embroidering them or sewing any holes. Besides sorting socks, you
can practice mindfulness with any type of clothing.
When sorting,
organizing, and storing your apparel; Remember to practice gratitude and say
goodbye to your gently worn clothes that you no longer need. Nicely fold your
clothes before giving them to charity. The autumn season is all about cleaning
and organizing before the winter season. It is also a time of self-reflection
about yourself and letting go of items you do not need anymore. The more you
practice mindfulness, the more you can feel grateful and feel at peace in
giving away the items.
It is difficult
and painful to let go of clothes that you enjoyed wearing throughout the years.
However, if it no longer fits or your feelings toward the item have changed; It
is best to give it away so someone can feel cheerful and can use it. Mindfulness
can be practiced with any item in your home. It helps you move on so your home
can be organized for your peace of mind. The more you practice mindfulness, the
more peaceful and comfortable you will be in your home.
Clean your
garage, sweep the floors, and have optimistic thoughts while cleaning. Organize
one room at a time. Throw away expired items such as cosmetics, expired food,
and anything past the expiration date. Smile after donating your items. Here
are websites with information about decluttering your home.
Mindfulness & Decluttering:
https://balancethroughsimplicity.com/mindfulness-and-decluttering/
Decluttering Your Entire Home-The Spruce:
https://www.thespruce.com/decluttering-your-entire-home-2648002#:~:text=If you do that, you,a small amount of clutter.
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Love bombing
is a form of emotional abuse. This type of attention from your dating partner
can be harmful and make you feel unsafe. Yet, love bombing still occurs in new
relationships or before the relationship begins. First, love bombing begins
with lots of compliments, and gifts, and all the attention is on you. Second love
bombing makes anyone feel uncomfortable.
Not all
relationships go through love bombing. However, having an avoidant, anxious, or insecure attachment style can make anyone vulnerable to love bombing in
their relationships. This form of attention is harmful because it makes them
have control over you. It makes anyone nervous and panic when it occurs in the
relationship. Also, love bombing can be obsessive, possessive, and
compulsive. Love bombing can be prevented.
To prevent
love bombing, you must have effective communication about setting your
boundaries. If you must walk away from the relationship, let them know why the
relationship is not working for you. Love bombing needs to stop because it can
lead to gaslighting, ghosting, and obsession. However, knowing the warning
signs of love bombing can prevent you from having this occur in your
relationship. Love bombing is done frequently in the relationship, and you need
to stay alert regarding the forms of manipulation that are done.
Too much
attention makes anyone irritated. Also, it does not give them personal space
between their work life, home life, and their relationships. Receiving gifts
too early in the relationship is not good. The gifts are usually expensive and are done to lure you to them. Here is a list of things that occur during love
bombing in a relationship.
Love bombing
involves a lot of control tactics to get the person to fall in love with them.
However, this is not what love is all about. Instead, love bombing makes anyone
forget about themselves and be controlled by their partner. Constantly being in
contact with them, isolating yourself, and muting your voice is not a healthy
relationship. Most of all, one must have the choice to make decisions and share
ideas with your partner with honesty, trust, and without feeling guilty.
To prevent a
love bombing from occurring, one must be attentive, alert, and listen carefully
to the person who is with you on your date night. If love bombing happens, do
not be afraid in not contacting them. Seek professional therapy and practice
self-love. Practice self-worth, self-care, and self-acceptance for your
self-awareness. This makes you understand yourself and observe more about what
you want in a relationship.
One must always
end an emotionally abusive relationship to prevent it from getting worse.
Connect with your friends, family members, and people you trust. Do not be
forced into a love-bombing relationship or any relationship where you feel uncomfortable.
Always practice self-respect, and self-discipline, and do not forget your self-worth.
Here are websites with more information about this form of emotional abuse.
Love Bombing:
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a26988344/love-bombing-signs-definition/
Love Bombing Can Happen Intentionally:
Effective Strategies on How to Stop Love Bombing:
Effective Strategies: How to Stop Love Bombing (lovediscovery.org)
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Throw
pillows made of denim can add a comfortable look to any room. Denim pillows
make nice throw pillows for your sofa, chair recliner, or bed. Making denim
pillows by hand does take an hour or an hour and thirty minutes to sew them
together. However, if you are using a sewing machine, it does make this project
go quicker. Here is the tutorial for sewing this basic denim pillow with a
needle and thread.
Instructions:
Embroidery needle
Thread
Denim
Scissors
Cotton stuffing
Use an old pair
of jeans to make this simple pillow. Cut the fabric. Make sure the two
rectangle pieces are the same size. After that, open the fabric of the leg pant
area by cutting the fabric with scissors. Then flatten the fabric.
Place the
two flat fabrics together. Then begin sewing one rectangle piece. Sew each side
of the fabric. Trim the leftover threads. Continue sewing all three sides of
the fabric.
Repeat the
same steps for the second rectangle piece. Next, sew the two rectangle pieces
together. Leave one side of the fabric open to add the cotton stuffing. Once it
looks like a bag, fill in the pillow with the cotton stuffing. Last, sew the
last section of the fabric.
Denim
pillows are fun and can be functional in any room decor. Throw pillows made of
denim continue to be popular and make a fine afternoon sewing project. Handmade
throw pillows can be washed. Remove the excess water with a towel and let it
air dry. Enjoy your handmade denim throw pillow.
Recycling lotion and
soap pump dispensers is a clever idea for reusing them multiple times in your
kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and in the office. There are some lotion pump
dispensers that are made of high-density polyethylene plastic or made from hard
ceramic material. These hard material dispensers can be reused many times by
refilling it with soap, lotion, essential oils, or with baby oil. Also, you can
refill it with aloe vera gel, hand sanitizers, or with your custom-made lotion
with essential oils. Nonetheless, reusing lotion pump dispensers is one way to
reduce plastic from going to the landfills.
Besides refilling the
lotion pump dispensers for your skincare routine, you can use the lotion pump
dispensers as flower vases. You can use real flowers or artificial flowers for decorating
on a budget. It makes a quick and easy way to decorate your home or office.
Before reusing a lotion pump dispenser, remove the labels of the dispenser. Use
vinegar and hot water to wash the inside and outside of the bottle.
Let it air dry. Then,
add water and your flowers or jewelry pearls with the artificial flowers.
Painting the lotion pump dispenser also gives it a personalized look. Make your
flowers using green floral stem wire or use an empty ink pen with green floral
tape for your flower decorations. Nevertheless, make sure your handmade flower
or artificial flowers fit in the dispenser.
Shampoos can also be
added to your refillable lotion pump dispenser. Using refillable shampoos and
your lotion pump dispenser can help you save money. Also, your refillable shampoo
will last longer in the lotion pump dispenser. Similarly, you can do the same
thing with your refillable conditioners. As well as refilling it with your body
wash.
You can use less
shampoo, conditioner, and less body wash by reusing your lotion pump dispenser.
Reusing your lotion pump dispensers is a great way to practice a sustainable
lifestyle. As well as reducing the use of plastic in your home and at work. If your
lotion pump breaks or comes off, you can always reuse the bottle portion for
making your do-it-yourself vases for your flowers. Below are websites with more
ideas about reusing lotion or soap pump dispensers.
5 Fun Ways to Reuse Shampoo and Lotion Bottles:
https://earth911.com/health/5-fun-ways-to-reuse-shampoo-and-lotion-bottles/
Amazing Ways to Reuse Soap Pumps:
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Overcoming
loneliness in the autumn season is tough but it can be controlled by changing
your thoughts. Autumn loneliness is different than summer and winter
loneliness. Autumn loneliness causes anxious thoughts, doubts, and lots of
stress. It makes you feel nervous and be more alert to noises at night.
Loneliness in autumn makes you have more fatigue during the busy rush and
anticipation for the holidays.
The feeling of
loneliness can be stopped by doing some things to change your thoughts.
Loneliness can be emotional and makes you feel you have lost yourself through
the process. Emotional loneliness needs all the emotions to be in a soothing
status. Practice acts of kindness, do charity work or volunteer your time to
keep you busy. Sometimes loneliness is caused by boredom and listening to all
your emotions all at once.
Loneliness can
also occur in a social aspect. You might be surrounded by a group of friends
and feel lonely. As well as grieving for someone makes you miss them and feel
so empty inside. In this situation, loneliness can be overwhelming, and the
feeling goes away after grieving. Spend time with everyone that you know and
optimistically speak about your loved ones.
Journaling,
taking walks, and being aware of your thoughts can help you be less nervous as
the seasons change. Join a club, support group, or nonprofit group to speak about
your feelings and your hobbies. Find friendships where you share things in
common. Love what you do in your job, and at home, and practice gratitude.
Check and review your emotions to find the reasons for your loneliness.
However, the
hardest aspect of loneliness is when you remove your existence and the world.
Existential loneliness is so challenging to find yourself and your purpose in
life. It is an everyday struggle, but it needs to be treated. This type of
loneliness can cause depression, fear, and severe anxiety if left untreated.
Yet, this type of loneliness can occur to anyone who has no siblings.
However,
existential loneliness can be felt even if you do have siblings. Constant
worry, no motivation, and being fearful all the time causes this type of
loneliness. It is best to seek therapy and to have an emotional support system.
Connect with yourself from a distinct perspective. As well as connecting
yourself with nature and making connections with your friendships.
Nevertheless,
loneliness can arise for many reasons in the autumn season. Take one day at a
time to summarize your feelings, emotions, and your mood. Similarly, review
your day and if any situations made you feel lonely. Loneliness can be temporary,
or it can become chronic. Here are resources about loneliness in the autumn
season.
How to Overcome Loneliness-14 Tips to Feel More Connected-The Health Feed:
How to Overcome Loneliness: 14 Tips to Feel More Connected (thehealthfeed.com)
Autumn Anxiety-Why You May Feel More Stressed This Season-Healthline:
Autumn Anxiety: Why You May Feel More Stressed This Season (healthline.com)
Loneliness and the Holidays:
https://www.verywellmind.com/loneliness-and-the-holidays-3144645
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Every
year on October 22nd is National Color Day! This day is about
how color affects our mood, behavior, and physical aspects. Color has a
significant ability to influence our thoughts on how we see ourselves and how
we perceive others. Every time you select the colors for your clothing, you
visually communicate to others your personality and your mood. Therefore, when
selecting the colors for your clothing, make sure you reflect on how the colors
make you feel emotionally.
Color
can influence your emotions, self-esteem, self-confidence, and your body image.
Some colors can influence one given emotion which can set your entire state of
mind for that day. Select colors that make you feel happy with yourself and
make you think positively about your body image. You can practice Dopamine
Dressing or dressing for your happiness. Dopamine Dressing is about selecting
color, style, and textures of fabric for your happiness.
Dopamine
dressing helps you practice self-awareness. It makes you select your clothes
with an understanding of your mood. Also, it assists in selecting your dressing
style by being mindful of how you want to express yourself to others. After two
weeks, you might feel a difference in how your thoughts change as you practice
dopamine dressing. Besides practicing Dopamine dressing, you can practice color
therapy for your emotional healing.
Keep in
mind that you can wear any color that you select in your clothing.
Nevertheless, choose your clothing style based on comfort, based on your body
type, and your feelings. If you write in a journal, you can write about your
dressing style and how it makes you feel. Writing about your feelings about how
you dress can boost your self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-love. It makes
you care about how you want to express yourself and visually communicate to
others.
Moreover,
it is good to wear anything you want to wear if you feel comfortable wearing
it. Choosing clothes for joy must not be stressful. Select your clothes ahead
of time to reduce your wardrobe stress. Also, select colors that are
appropriate to wear for each season. Although you do not have to follow each
color trend for the seasons; Change your wardrobe seasonally and be conscious
about how the colors affect your mind.
Another
approach to selecting your clothes for joy is by doing Confidence Dressing.
Confidence dressing makes you think optimistically and can help you feel
successful. Take your time in selecting colors that help you feel attractive.
Practice gratitude and appreciate your wardrobe. Care for your clothes by following
the instructions for washing them.
Take
risks in wearing trendy clothes. Do not be afraid to experiment with new
fashion trends or the latest items that will improve your self-confidence. Try
colors you have not worn to feel joyful. Celebrate National Color Day with your
clothing, flower arrangements, making art, or adding a variety of colors to
your meals. Here are some resources about how clothes affect your mood and make
you feel joy.
Clothes Affect Mood:
https://www.rd.com/list/clothes-affect-mood/
Clothing Color-Psychology:
https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/clothing-color-psychology/
Dopamine Dressing Tips:
https://www.self.com/story/dopamine-dressing-tips
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Reading
poetry at night is a fantastic way to relax your mind from worrying too much.
There are many styles of poetry, and it can be a tough task to select a poem to
read at night. Select a poem based on a theme that stirs your emotions. Some
poetry makes you cry, laugh, or put yourself in the poet's perspective.
Appreciation for nature, love, and wisdom can also be found by reading poetry
at night.
Short poems are
quick to read. Yet, it is recommended to read your short poems slowly. Reading
slowly and aloud can help you feel what the poet is trying to convey. You might
want to drink a hot beverage while reading your selected poetry. Furthermore,
you can play soft instrumental music while reading poetry.
Take turns
reading and writing poetry. Adding poetry to your nighttime routine can enable
you to avoid electronic screen time. It can make you practice self-awareness
and feel creative. Additionally, it gives you some time to be alone with your
thoughts. Writing poetry is a fantastic way to unwind.
Writing poetry at
night helps you release hidden emotions or feelings that prevent you from
expressing yourself to others. You can write in your journal free verse poetry
to write down all your thoughts. If you want to challenge your thinking, you
can try rhyming words, making a Haiku, Triolet, or any other style of poetry.
Nonetheless, writing poetry assists in releasing tension and stress. It helps
your mind to feel serene and prepare it for sleep.
Although poetry
can help you fall asleep, it can be a useful mechanism for self-expression. It
also helps to entertain you and others. However, poetry makes you understand
yourself and understand the ideas presented by the poet. Poetry can be
effective for communicating your thoughts on paper. Here are websites about the
benefits of reading poetry at night.
8 Reasons Why Poetry is Good for the Soul-Writers Digest:
https://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/8-reasons-why-poetry-is-good-for-the-soul
Best Poems at Night:
https://poemanalysis.com/best-poems/night/
Reasons Why You Should Read Poetry Before Going to Bed:
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Healing from
domestic violence is the hardest issue to overcome, especially if you cannot see the warning signs of abuse. Domestic violence and abuse have many warning
signs that affect you emotionally, physically, verbally, and financially.
However, growing up and seeing your parents go through domestic violence
themselves is not an easy subject to understand. Often one parent can be
controlling, and they set this example to their teenagers. As a teenager, you
might believe that this is a common aspect of marital life and that you might
experience domestic violence in your marriage.
Yet, growing up and
experiencing domestic violence and abuse at an early age is difficult to
recover from. It is essential to forgive your parent who did the verbal
abuse when you were growing up. Also, it is necessary to have healthy
relationships with your friends and with adults that you can trust. Building up
your self-esteem and taking care of your emotions. Although, you will remember
what you experienced through the verbal abuse; It is important to join a
support group as a teenager or as a young adult.
There are support
groups for children that can be recommended by your medical provider,
shelters, and domestic violence organizations. By joining a support group, you
can feel safe and can be open to speaking about your worries. You can speak about your
doubts, fears, and anything bothersome. Additionally, these
support groups help you learn about healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Furthermore, learning about your boundaries and speaking up when you feel
uncomfortable.
Your medical
provider can also recommend cognitive behavioral therapy and your therapist can
give you tips on how to feel less anxious. The more aware you are about the
warning signs of domestic violence and abuse; You can prevent and stay away
from unhealthy relationships. Keep in mind that it is a tough job to be a
parent but as a teenager, it is necessary to forgive them. Show your support to
your parent who will stay with you after their separation or divorce.
Forgiving is the first step for healing and recovering from verbal abuse.
Do not blame
yourself for verbal abuse. Understanding the reasons for their verbal abuse can
take a lifelong process. Other times you might never know the reasons why a
parent or family member does verbal abuse. Insults, name-calling, and
physically hurting you must not be permitted. Other warning signs such as
controlling your money from your job are another warning sign.
If your parent or
family member is controlling what you wear such as your makeup and clothing;
Avoid arguing with them. Also, if you do not feel safe, find a family member or
an adult to help you. Make a safety plan with your supportive parent, family
member, or other adult. Attend your cognitive behavioral therapy sessions
because it helps you to problem solve and it helps you to manage your feelings.
Do not be afraid to speak about your verbal abuse or any other kind of experiences
with domestic violence and abuse.
Childhood Domestic Violence
leaves emotional scars besides physical scars. Children who are exposed to
domestic violence often hear their parents argue, hit, and mistreat each other.
Also, they see the injuries, scratches, and other physical harm on one of their
parents. Therefore, children who are exposed to childhood domestic violence
need a lot of support from their single parent and professional therapy. Seeking professional therapy can prevent depression, heavy drinking,
abusing substances, and preventing them from dropping out of high school, and other emotional issues as an adult.
Recovering from Domestic Violence and abuse as a teenager is possible. It does require a lot of support, self-care, and therapy to boost your self-esteem. With the help of therapy, you can boost your self-confidence and your communication skills. As well as forgiving your abuser and not having rancor. Here are websites with information about Childhood Domestic Violence.
Domestic Violence Support-National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
Violence Impacts Teens' Lives-CDC:
Violence Impacts Teens’ Lives | CDC
Children, Youth, and Teens-Futures Without Violence Futures Without Violence:
CHILDREN, YOUTH & TEENS - Futures Without Violence Futures Without Violence
A Comprehensive Guide on Childhood Domestic Violence-Domestic Shelters Organization:
A Comprehensive Guide on Childhood Domestic Violence (domesticshelters.org)
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Making chicken barbecued
with coriander seeds gives it a delightful nutty and citrus flavor. This
chicken barbecue recipe does take a little bit of time to make but it makes a
delicious meal for your holiday dinners or family gatherings. This chicken meal
is paired with potatoes and with a pecan salad. Pecans are now in season. Pecans
are in season from September through November and are used to make pies and
other desserts. However, pecans in salads are a superb addition to any meal.
Pecans have vitamin A,
vitamin E, Zinc, magnesium, and potassium. Consuming pecans helps with the cardiovascular
system by lowering the bad cholesterol. Also, it can help manage sugar levels.
Omega-3 is also found in pecans as well as folate. It is beneficial for the
immune system.
Additionally, pecans
have minerals, flavonoids, and fiber. It is a useful source of protein which is
recommended for diabetes. Pecans can be added to any diet. Before using pecans
make sure your family members are not allergic to tree nuts. Here is the recipe
for making this chicken with barbecue and coriander seeds.
Ingredients:
Coriander seeds
Ground black pepper
Chili and lime
Oregano
One orange
Potatoes
Chicken bouillon or
chicken broth
Barbecue sauce
One red bell pepper
One onion
Salad:
Shredded mozzarella or
parmesan cheese
Grape tomatoes
Pecans
Baby Spring Mix
Preparation and Cooking
Time:
In one pot add water.
Wash the potatoes with the potato skin. Then, add the potatoes in the pot and
boil the potatoes. Cook the potatoes for forty-five minutes or until they are soft.
In another skillet, add sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, coriander seeds,
and chicken broth. After that add the following spices to the chicken: Ground
black pepper, oregano and chili and lime. Next, cook the chicken in the chicken
broth for twenty-five minutes.
When the chicken broth is
almost evaporating, add the juice of one orange. Continue cooking the chicken. After
the chicken is soft and tender, slowly add the barbecue sauce. While the
chicken and potatoes are cooking, make the pecan salad. Add baby spring mix in
one bowl with shredded cheese and sliced grape tomatoes.
Turn off the stove when
the chicken and the potatoes are fully cooked. Serve the sliced chicken with
the potatoes. Add black pepper to the potatoes. However, ground black pepper on
the potatoes is optional. Then, add the pecan salad to the side of the plate.
You can serve this meal
with any non-alcoholic beverage. Use your favorite salad dressing or have two salad dressing
choices for your family members or guests. Have your children participate in
your family meals by setting up the dining table with napkins, utensils, or
with the water glasses. Make conversation topics with index cards for your
children to participate in the family conversations. Happy National Eat Better,
Eat Together Month!
Pecans-Health Benefits-Nutrients per Serving, and More-Web MD:
Pecans: Health Benefits, Nutrients per Serving, and More (webmd.com)
15 Surprising Benefits of Pecan Nutrition-Organic Facts:
15 Surprising Benefits of Pecan Nutrition | Organic Facts
9 Health Benefits of Pecans-Are Pecans Good for You-Good House Keeping:
9 Health Benefits of Pecans - Are Pecans Good for You? (goodhousekeeping.com)
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