I recently hit the one-year mark at my job, and immediately, my mind started racing. One year? How? Where has the time gone? What have I even done this past year? Have I accomplished anything worthwhile? I had to take a step back and reflect. And you know what? While it’s been a whirlwind, this…
Author: gabby
Overconsumption is Out of Hand and How to Combat It
Do you really need that or is Tik Tok telling you must have it? In today’s world, the overconsumption of material items is staggering. It feels like everyone is scrambling to buy $500 worth of clothes from Shein, Zara, Target, or wherever. But let’s be real: every dollar spent on things you don’t need is…
Weekend Reflection Decmeber 10,2024
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! Highs: We’re in the thick of the holiday season, which also means flu, cold, and COVID season. The hospital has been nonstop with an increase in patients, but thankfully, I’ve been managing well. I’ve made it a priority…
How to Handle “Sunday Scaries” as a social worker
While I don’t get the usual “Sunday scaries,” I feel the Friday scaries as my workweek kicks off on Saturday. The anticipation—wondering what kind of day I’m walking into, if my patient load will be manageable, or if I’ll be tracking down family members—definitely keeps me up some nights. Here are a few things I…
6 Affordable Everyday Essentials That Make Life Easier
Recently, I was chatting with friends about the little things that truly make life better, and it got me thinking: the most useful items in our day-to-day lives are often not the most expensive. Inspired by that conversation, I took a walk around my house to gather a few of my favorite affordable essentials—some I…
Weekend Reflection- Novemeber 27, 2024
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! Highs: I’ve been in a good groove at work lately, and I hit my one-year mark at my current job, which still feels a little surreal because it feels like I just started not too long ago. I’m…