Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs: My coworkers had planned for a pumpkin painting this weekend, and it was fun to be able to spend some time and just get to relax and…
October is one of my favorite months of the year, and right now, I’m feeling good about where I am in life—both personally and at work. So, I wanted to share a few things that are bringing me joy this season. Done with Hurricane SeasonThis season has been particularly challenging. We faced two hurricanes and…
For all that I love being a social worker- This job is demanding—mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausting. If you’re not careful, it can consume you to the point where you barely recognize yourself. My Experience with Social Worker Burnout I personally experienced burnout in my first year of working. It didn’t happen overnight, nor was…
Hey y’all, welcome to this week’s edition of Weekend Reflections, where I talk about what went down at work, the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Highs:I had some amazing patients this week—kind, respectful, and funny. I always enjoy talking to older patients; the wisdom they share and the stories they tell are always…
I recently had a doctor’s appointment, and when it came time to pay the copayment, I pulled out my FSA card. In true girl math fashion, it felt like the appointment was free. But in all seriousness, having an FSA has helped me take better care of myself because I know I already have the…
One day I will post this the month I read the books, but for now, here we go! It was an okay month for reading, I didn’t read anything serious, but I did read a whole series which I enjoyed, I need a mental break and it provided it. I stumbled across an entire series…