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When we talk about physical resources, we often think about our health, physical strength, nutrition, and ability to care for our bodies, but physical resources are about more than individual choices. They're also about access. Do we have access to affordable, nutritious food? Are there safe places to exercise and enjoy the outdoors in our neighborhoods? Are we able to access healthcare providers who understand our language, our community, its culture, and its unique needs? A

Emotional Resources: Your Feelings Are Real. They Don't Have to Drive. Have you ever been so frustrated that you wanted to quit your job on the spot? Have you ever sent a text message in anger or frustration, only to wish you could pull it back five minutes later? Have you snapped at someone you love because you had a terrible day? We all have emotions, and sometimes our feelings are genuine responses to things that are difficult. Sometimes they are magnified by exhaustion, o

We All Have Strengths (Resources) What if Getting Ahead isn't about how much money you have, but about the resources you have to navigate life? At Thrive 10:10, we spend a lot of time talking about resources. Through our Getting Ahead in a Just-Gettin'-By World program, we explore the 11 resources that help people build stability, pursue their goals, and create a different future. When people hear the word resources, they often think about money, food, housing, or the things

In the month of October, my father is always on my mind. He would have turned 85 this year! He was a dynamic person with a personality and humor that was unmatched. He was very proud of me. For some reason, this month, I have been thinking about one of the times my dad was most proud of me. It wasn’t anything unique—I was in sixth grade, and our assigned project was a report on any subject of our choosing! It could be gymnastics or horses or your favorite movie star. There w

What if the people we're trying to help aren't the problem to be solved? As we have been Investigating the community and individuals who are living with decreased resources, we have found so much Information. Sitting in classes and hearing people who are living in either poverty or chaos talk about the things that they have going on in their life while watching them use problem solving skills and building leadership has made me understand my own life so much more. As I co-

I’m not here to tell you that I know it all, but I’m here to pay attention to what I’m learning about people, possibility, leadership, and building a life that actually works. This is the secret sauce to a life well-lived - being teachable. I come from a family of coaches, so I have always heard the terms "coachable" and that a player is, or isn't coachable. I think this is true in life as well as on the field/mat/course, etc. If you know me, you know I have been surroun

In today's fast-paced world, the art of setting boundaries is more crucial than ever. Many of us have been conditioned to believe that saying "yes" to things means we are a good person. However, continually agreeing to requests at the expense of our well-being can lead to burnout and resentment. Understanding Boundaries Boundaries are those invisible lines that protect our time, energy, money, and emotional bandwidth. They are not about being mean or selfish; they are about s

When people think about prevention of mental health issues and substance misuse, they often think about counseling, treatment, or crisis intervention. These are all so important! Research shows that things like personal agency and connection with others are a significant protective factor as well. Agency is the belief that our actions matter and that we are not directed by fate - that we have potential to change our outcomes. It is the ability to make choices, influence our

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