Your inspiration and presence can make a huge difference to those that are sick, shut in, or locked down.

     

    We are constantly readjusting to the various changes life is presenting us in the forms of interest rate hikes, rising costs for food, housing, and essentials.  This has caused a lot of anxiety and distress for many trying to make ends meet while facing rising costs that do not reflect matching wages.  Although, it has made some richer, it has caused many to feel defeated.

    Many times the challenging issues in front of us, may cause us to forget about those friends, loved ones, and neighbors that are at the mercy of others due to incarceration, illness, or having to live away from home in treatment centers.  Sometimes, the best way to overcome and not become overwhelmed with the challenges you are facing is to serve and give to others.  Many times, it does not involve finances.  It can be as simple as your time, acts of kindness, hand made gifts, cards, and phone calls.

    I challenge you to take the time out to serve, bless, encourage, and help others.  Below listed are a few suggestions you can consider.  Please share your positive ideas and suggestions that can be added to the list.  That would be greatly appreciated, and you will help in our year round #ActsOfKindness #Gratitude #ThanksGiving and #Unity building.  

    Many times having a loved one away can make things feel awkward as you miss them, but many times you do not know where to begin to try and help them feel cared about, loved, and more than their current situation.  Here are a few ways to #ShowUp for those loved ones that are #Sick #ShutIn #InTreatment or #Incarcerated:

1. Pictures- Take pictures and place them in a frame to create new memories especially if they are out of their home environment.   Affordable frames are available at thrift stores, the dollar tree and 99 cents only stores
2. Write letters, send post cards or greeting cards.  This will provide a personal touch along with cheer.
3. Visiting is a huge gesture.  Be sure to check with the facility or family for guidelines.  Those that have visits and people that check on them usually do better and are less likely to experience mistreatment while away from home.
4. Open up to trusted family and friends about your loved one.  There is no need to feel defeated or even embarrassed about a loved one's situation.
5. Spread the love.- Are there others in the facility that do not have family or friends that visit?  Maybe you can enlist your family or friends to help brighten the days of others too.
6. Carpool- This can be extremely helpful if you are able to share the expenses of traveling to visit a loved one.
7. Initiate or accept calls even if you are not sure what to talk about.  Start with general topics such as the weather; tell jokes; share positive things going on in your life; talk about the future,  and encourage them.
8.  If you are able to assist financially, providing financial assistance; stationary; stamps; or even care packages can be a tremendous treat and blessing.

    Thanks for taking the time out to read, comment, and share with others.  If you would like to schedule a free appointment to discuss how you can bring balance back into your life, please email LifeCoach702@live.com.

    I challenge you to accept the speed bumps as well as rewards life has to offer and to be intentional about the roads you travel moving forward.  ⫸

Blessings,

V. Davis

#HealthyLifeCoach702