Showing posts with label Mental Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mental Health. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Old, sad and and and ... time's up!
Taking a look at this photo I think: I look old and sad.
Just talking to a government representative when I made an off-the-cuff remark: referencing the #timesup movement : “there sure isn’t much information on #anxiety recognition as a #MentalHealthMatters”; and she said: “yeah, I know”. Honestly reacting to what she knew, not what she thought. She represented the Canadian government when we spoke.
I struggle between telling my story and refraining from doing or saying anything that could have negative impact for me or others. Isn’t that censorship? As we smugly sit back, empathizing with many citizens in #Iran while we are ignorant of the fact that our employers and Big Brother monitoring our every move, no longer restricted to just what we’re doing at work, but also what we're posting or saying on our personal profiles.
If I were a real data scientist, not just someone who digs numbers, I could create an APP that sweeps your digital device squeaky clean as a new born device: computers, tablets, moreover likely our Smartphone or any telephone, regardless of legacy (aka an analog connection traditionally referenced as “Home Phone” pet name. This APP would clear all history, clicks, sites we visit to avoid a digital stamp. Remember, you heard about it here even if I'm not a developer (lol).
Absolutely loved watching #TheGoldenGlobes last night with #TIMESUP now trending: what a show of #solidarity among ALL #Women4Women female actors and creators with memorable @Moments making a solid stand together in black, providing the backdrop of amazing black gowns & statement.
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
I'd settle on being the Queen of something
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| Sir BUDDY: My sidekick and assistant |
In a meandering mood, without any particular destination in mind, online, of course. Definitely, with some great mood selections from my really cool playlists [ I say myself attesting to the many hours I categorized my iTunes music library in a mood setting and that means both from where I physically am to where I am continually striving for better moods.
When one is struggling with depression, it means that they are likely grasping for safety nets of positive inspiration or motivation. Giving back. Giving what one knows or has sharing honest advice based on one's own unique perspective in whatever that may represent: as a person (wife, mother, friend, daughter, sister, aunt, outlaw or in-law I may be.
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| Buddy avoided a younger dog-sibling by the masterful decree by HH that I could NOT adopt a dog |
I've discovered a new identity emerging from the wisp and whoosh of inspiration that glimmers across one's screen. Maybe I've been hovering in a lot of different areas, appearing scattered, however, there is still consistency from my original vision/mission statement: "To help others go from average to REMARKABLE". I see that slogan here and there. Maybe I can do that creatively, who knows.
But wandering around, I saw posts and what felt like a flurry of activity from FACEBOOK ~ wow, who's radar did I get on now? Or is the merge between KRED and EMPIRE really trying to outdo the other battle of supremacy on leading edge Artificial Intelligence by throwing more and more things across your computer screen, daring you to click on what they've carefully selected you to view.
I hope it doesn't mean that we're closer to a Brave New World (was that the one I read in Grade 12 English about mind control, big brother?) ~ will have to fact check. My growing list of fact checking is getting annoying. I'd rather write than check facts, something that I would spend hours doing when I first began blogging as optioneerJM seven years ago.
I'm amazed at the craftiness of Facebook tempting me with MEMORIES and growing that part of AI which is another way of saying Automated Internet .... what you do, where you click, how often you click is being captured for your entertainment or knowledge value, which ever your behavior predicts that you have a tendency to go to or click on.
Regardless, I firmly plan my crown upon my head as the official new dear abby of online. Why? It's fun and it seems to help people and more questions keep coming for me to answer with more people viewing my answers daily. Although sales was my first forage on to the social media spectrum, social media certainly follow in a natural graduation. Now I am being invited to try products and be beta first responders/testers. It's all very cool. However, nothing I do online makes any money. The pathetic truth that it is.
My gauntlet is tossed. I challenge 2018 to bring me compensation so that I can continue to create: both painted images or written thought. Well enough to quit a full time job since it requires around the clock, if not attention, connected. If I get a little more honest by evaluating my own numbers (I gush at the thought to play around with them) ............ if Dear Abby it is, then voila a Queen of Advice can be born.
I will be re-posting on my other blogs. The goal is to create images that portray the mood or character of my blog, then create a page that it all blends and compliments each other. That is a big TO DO/GET'R'DONE for 2018 I don't know what does? Suggestions welcome.
Nevertheless or irregardless as his highness would say (as crowned from the Hunkster Hubster to His Highness or HH starting in the countdown to 2018.) The following advice has gotten traction on Quora.
Whatayaknow
Is what you know. You know what you know. You answer with your best face forward with integrity and honesty to strengthen your resolve: questions posed by anyone and everyone, then voted by anyone, and the tricksters or smartsters at Quora are putting more answers forward to you answer. So much so, you can start to distinguish the ones from genuine users with profiles and others suggested by Quora. Quora is telling me what answers and how I answer some questions is well received, therefore, they are now padding my ANSWERS banner with a sprinkling or mixture of both.
Here is an example on the traction and reaction from 23 hours ago:
Jeannette Marshall, a mother, a wife, an employee, a manager, an executive, an entrepreneur
Originally Answered: I want a Nobel Prize. What should I do? · Remove Banner
Honestly?
Well I want to be a Queen, princess at the very least. With it the responsibility of always being fashionably dressed, impeccable coif, an assistant, a butler, a maid, a financier, at the very least. People curtsy or bowing upon meeting. I would wear gloves to avoid germs, dirt, disease.
I am financially reliable since I can provide my own tiara, having a selection of a few.
I am humble, I try to help others without any monetary reward. Although, treasuring honesty, admit that I salvitate at the thought of compensation from people reading my gripes, quips, tips, trips posts.
I am truly sorry!
I got sidetracked, totally disregarding the question. I apologize. Oopsie.
Simply?
Go to the Nobel website and determine under which category you feel more aligned with: peace, literature, for examples, then study who have been the most recent recipients that you more closely identify with: can adopt a believable adaptation of anyone of them by providing the skill and talent to stand beside them. Then I’d say:
Go for it!
Who is anyone that could contradict YOU?
YOU are the ONLY person in lives in that house: your brain, body.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Minions: Mayhem for Mental Health
There you go: I made a mistake posting this on optioneerJM, intending to post on meanderingsABOUT .... I guess I'm off the beat or out of sync with blogging, having been on hiatus for the past month, with a mental health holiday in Mexico with my sister and mom, making new friends and what I anticipate enduring connections with some fabulous women: a Kat [who should launch her own shopping network, fashionista blog or vlog!! If I can help, I CAN], a Rose [a woman who lost her thorns and built a life for herself that should be an inspiration to many who have felt lost, not belonging to anyone or anywhere, etching herself as a memorable gal and free spirit]. Thank you to the 4 Amigas who were founded in the little corner of heaven called Mazatlan Mexico - the pearl of my heart and destination for my soul.
It seems a long time ago when I posted this. The eternal optimist, scoffer of pessimists, sharer of gratitude, dolling out good cheer. Well, looking back now, I can see how keeping one surrounded by positive people AND positive images CAN make a difference.
I dare you to look at these Minion images, cartoons, quotes and quips and not plant a smile on your face. If your eyes squint a little closer and your face loses its frown: you are on your way!
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Minions Mayhem
Minions are everywhere. Even creating mayhem in McDonald's commercials and even snuck into corporate ads. Everyone wants to get in on the fun, apparently.
I had fun surfing and looking for minion photos and quotes that I could relate to that tells you a lot about me:
I had fun surfing and looking for minion photos and quotes that I could relate to that tells you a lot about me:
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| You've been warned |
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| I'm not a morning person and tend to roll around, if time permits, for a couple of hours before I get out of bed |
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Someone had me in mind when they created this one.
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| Wise advice to those who love us and "try" to understand women. |
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| I believe this to be true, so true. |
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| Who hasn't done this? We should laugh at ourselves. |
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| You can control who you surround yourself with and they should accept and adore you. If not, turf them. |
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| A note to my loving family .... particularly my kids xo |
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| You can relate to this if you have teenage and young adult kids |
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| What a positive message. I do try to be a perfectionist so this pokes fun at me! |
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| Slash will be coming to Calgary at the Grey Eagle resort with Miles Kennedy |
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| A fun social media share for Mondays |
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| This has been repined many times on #Pinterest |
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| Can you imagine having one of these? |
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| Poking fun at advertisements |
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I'm a BIG fan of Johnny Depp and his Jack Sparrow character is classic in Pirates of the Caribbean (filming the 5th installment in Australia right now!)
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I love dark roast in my French press - the only way to have coffee
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| Great question! |
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Need for speed: I tend to go over the speed limit ... GUILTY! |
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| True that: don't mess with me, when I have "the look" |
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Giggle, snicker, chuckle
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Rarely would I think that because I don't tend to waste my time with those who whine all the time
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Everyone loves a snow day break, admit it?
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Monday, November 6, 2017
Just ask Quora:
2 Answers
First the good news: You don't have to prove bullying in the workplace because your supervisors already know it's going on. Now the bad news: They aren't going to do a damn thing about it because bullying in the workplace is accepted and encouraged as a means of maintaining the status quo.
Sadly, this is the same reason why bullying is tolerated in nearly any and all social structures in our society.
Human beings are a pack animal, and we have innate biological drive to maintain a sense of social order wherever we go. This desire likely traces back to our primitive caveman days, when people lived in tribes. In a tribal environment, everyone has a place or a rank, and this system is reinforced with a shit-rolls-downhill pecking order.
The belief is that picking on those beneath you in the pecking order helps maintain this system of hierarchy. Everyone knows their place and does what they're supposed to do. Thus the "machine" of the tribe continues to work and everyone in the tribe reaps the benefits that tribal living provides - sustenance, safety and protection from outside threats, shelter, etc.
While we might be modern humans, we still live in a tribal society. We just don't recognize it as such. As a human being in today's society, you live in several tribes from your city, state, and country. Your workplace is one of them, and the bullying and pecking order are simply part of what the bosses believe "needs to be done" to keep order.
Don't believe me? Try following the advice that others have given you.
Try to document the bullying. You can write it down, record it on tape, and even videotape these incidents. When you go to management or human resources to report that someone above you is bullying you, you'll be the one who's seen as the problem. Chances are, you'll likely be fired.
Why?
Because if you're being bullied at work, chances are good that you're a low-ranking member of your company's hierarchy. Do you really think the bosses are going to take your word over that of someone with a higher rank? Those people are responsible for carrying out the boss's orders, and with that comes a certain amount of trust and expectations.
You, however, are replaceable.
Chances are, the higher ups won't believe you when you try to tell them that you're being bullied by your superior. And it's not like the person doing the bullying is going to admit it. Chances are, he/she will deny it and you'll end up looking like the crazy one. In the end, it's not worth it.
If the bullying is bad, find another job and leave. If you're working 40 hours a week, you'll spend close to 2,000 hours with your coworkers. It's better to find a place that makes this time well spent. Find another job and move on. You always can tell the world about what the bullying that went on when you review your former workplace on Glassdoor or similar sites.
Good luck!
4 Answers
Workplace bullying is very real, and should be recognized as a serious issue in our society. In much the same way that school bullying stimulates terrible long and short-term behaviors with the stu...
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It's because bullies are manipulative, social cowards. They manipulate and convince people into thinking that they're the "right" kind of people set for their jobs or career in order to gain suppor... (more)
Bullying, whether it is at office or school or wherever, is a sign of insecurity and inferiority of a person who just happen to hold place/position/power to put others down.
A truly confident and ma...
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WEAKNESS in the workplace is very real and should be recognized as a problem by society
Adults allowing other adults to walk all over them is INSANE and is a product of bad parenting come to fruition
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Just like you handle any other bully at work: by being professional and not stooping to their level. If you can ignore the behavior, start there. If the situation makes this not possible and you can't ignore it, you stand up to him/her, in person, not via email, and not in front of other people. Be professional, do not raise your voice, calmly make the bully understand you won't tolerate being bullied. If the behavior continues, report it[1]
His/her sexual orientation and whether it is public or in the closet, should have nothing to do with your approach to stopping the bully. If you use his/her sexual orientation as a weapon (for example, "outing" the person, you will be the bully.
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Originally Answered: How would you handle bullying at workplace?
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