HOPE-KEEPS US GOING

When God closes a door, he opens a window. We all have heard this saying but if someone is having a difficult time it may be hard to hear. Adversity can close our senses to good things. Hope can be a word to offer people in those times. Let's hope it gets better. Let's hope you find a solution to your troubles. Let's hope for a better day. I hope I can help you. Hope can help a person tread water and not drown.  Sure maybe not false hope some will say but why not! As long as it does not hurt anyone! Hoping you will find the comfort and support needed through whatever you are facing today! Always hope for a better tomorrow!

GETTING TO THE OTHER SIDE OF A PROBLEM

Are you ever stuck on how to solve a problem? Think of your options. Trouble choosing which one. Ruminating and pondering. Then the light bulb goes off and the solution presents itself. Life can have many problems or concerns or dilemmas. Often the solutions are straight forward. But those times that bring sleepless nights are not good for the health. Facing them head on brings a sense of accomplishment and relief. Facing and not running away from them is the way to go. So why are you waiting? Get going and solve that problem.

GETTING FROM THE BOTTOM OF A PROBLEM TO THE TOP

Things always look different from the bottom. There are times in our lives we feel at the bottom of whatever problem we are facing. Like a climb up the stairs or a big tower, one step at a time. Watch for those people in your life that want to give a hand up. Accept help as it is offered. Remember you may be the one offering someone help another time. Visualize being at the top of your game. Think through ways of solving your problems- one problem at a time. Sometimes it may not even be a problem, just a glitch in your life! While conquering those situations, look for the positives in your life! What is working well! What do you have going for you! Are there parts of the problem that can be solved now!

Someone may be looking out for you that you may not even be aware. Look to your faith! Positive energy attracts good things. Keep your head up to notice everything around you!

Hopefully those issues will go over the Falls and be swept away for the day to be a joyous one!

FINDING YOUR WAY WITH YOUR PROBLEMS

No matter how big the problem appears, finding the opening to go through it and solve it can present itself in life. Tackling it head on can bring some creative solutions. Social Workers are known as problem solvers. Actually we facilitate our clients to look at their problems and think about ways in their own lives to find meaningful solutions that work for them. So problem solver or problem adjuster. Often my language is not about problems but concerns the person may have. What are your concerns? Have you thought about ways to work on your concerns? Like Rome that was not built in a day, neither are our concerns solved in a day! Taking a step back from them often gives a new perspective! Do you ever watch reruns of favourite shows? Well watching the West Wing- Leo had a good joke. A man fell into a hole, a priest went by and he asked for help. The priest threw in a prayer. A doctor went by and the man yelled for help and the dcotor threw in a prescription. A friend waked by and the man yelled for help, so the friend jumped in the hole. The man said now we are both in the hole. The friend said but I have been down here previously and know the way out! See your Social Worker sort of like the friend so you can be helped out of the hole! Thanks for sharing my Social Work week with me.

TURN NEGATIVE THOUGHTS INTO POSITIVE ACTIONS

The stresses and painful situations that present in our lives can drag us down. By refusing to succumb to negativity by wallowing in self pity, a wonderful thing can happen. Solutions, positive ones can begin to emerge. No, the hardships do not disappear, but action that can support the situation with meaning and some needed control present itself. My world includes- dealing with painful muscles needing a trip to the doctor for an anti-inflammatory. Use an umbrella on a rainy day. Make a sandwich for lunch out of yesterday's leftover turkey. Let the old folks have some more time together even if in the hospital while awaiting the Nursing Home! Fix what needs fixing in the house to get it ready for the day it goes on the market! Not today- but within the next couple of years. One small thing at a time! What about you? Finish the projects that are on the go- have the good feeling you did it! Work on the relationships in your life! Call a friend and arrange a time together! Be good to yourself! Take time to eat nutritionally, exercise the body and the mind, get rid of toxic people and situations, and reach out to touch the universe! Get out of your comfort zone! Take a risk! The greatest fear is fear itself- someone once said. Negative thoughts keep us treading water instead of swimming to shore, drying ourselves off and beginning a new journey! Are you ready to begin anew? Are you searching for the positive thoughts in your life? Are you starting to find solutions to your problems?