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Sometimes it is difficult to set boundaries that include the word "No." Many people struggle with allowing more than they feel comfortable with even to the extent that it harms themselves, or restricts their ability to provide self-care. In order to share serenity, you must first find it for you!Sometimes it is difficult to set boundaries that include the word "No." Many people struggle with allowing more than they feel comfortable with even to the extent that it harms themselves, or restricts their ability to provide self-care. In order to share serenity, you must first find it for you!Sometimes it is difficult to set boundaries that include the word "No." Many people struggle with allowing more than they feel comfortable with even to the extent that it harms themselves, or restricts their ability to provide self-care. In order to share serenity, you must first find it for you!
Let me be among the first to welcome Spring....Here's to new growth, inspiration, new beginnings, warmth, and new hope......Let me be among the first to welcome Spring....Here's to new growth, inspiration, new beginnings, warmth, and new hope......Let me be among the first to welcome Spring....Here's to new growth, inspiration, new beginnings, warmth, and new hope......
Yesterday: Holds the regrets of what we said/did Today: Holds the tools to create something different Tomorrow: Holds hope for another chance to try again....Yesterday: Holds the regrets of what we said/did Today: Holds the tools to create something different Tomorrow: Holds hope for another chance to try again....Yesterday: Holds the regrets of what we said/did Today: Holds the tools to create something different Tomorrow: Holds hope for another chance to try again....
FACT: Our young people are filled with messages/thoughts that lead to distored thinking/eating disorders/low self-esteem/depression/plastic surgery/self-deprivation, and are on a never-ending search for that which never existed. Don't forget to tell them they are perfect just the way they are!FACT: Our young people are filled with messages/thoughts that lead to distored thinking/eating disorders/low self-esteem/depression/plastic surgery/self-deprivation, and are on a never-ending search for that which never existed. Don't forget to tell them they are perfect just the way they are!FACT: Our young people are filled with messages/thoughts that lead to distored thinking/eating disorders/low self-esteem/depression/plastic surgery/self-deprivation, and are on a never-ending search for that which never existed. Don't forget to tell them they are perfect just the way they are!
Keep it Simple... Keeping it Simple Keeps it Manageable!Keep it Simple... Keeping it Simple Keeps it Manageable!Keep it Simple... Keeping it Simple Keeps it Manageable!
ALWAYS! NEVER! EVERYONE! EVER! Black or White thinking limits us to extreme options, and erases the possibilities included in the 255+ shades of grey that are available. Challenge the pattern, and think of the potential....ALWAYS! NEVER! EVERYONE! EVER! Black or White thinking limits us to extreme options, and erases the possibilities included in the 255+ shades of grey that are available. Challenge the pattern, and think of the potential....ALWAYS! NEVER! EVERYONE! EVER! Black or White thinking limits us to extreme options, and erases the possibilities included in the 255+ shades of grey that are available. Challenge the pattern, and think of the potential....
Remember, Strong feelings never last.... Take care of yourself in the meantime--find someone you trust, and share what you feel comfortable. You take care of you, and time will take care of the feelings.Remember, Strong feelings never last.... Take care of yourself in the meantime--find someone you trust, and share what you feel comfortable. You take care of you, and time will take care of the feelings.Remember, Strong feelings never last.... Take care of yourself in the meantime--find someone you trust, and share what you feel comfortable. You take care of you, and time will take care of the feelings.
Make a Wish! Now, Believe you can! The wonderful thing about the past is that it is the past as long as you are willing to leave it there. The great thing about the future is that it only documents what you create. You get to decide!Make a Wish! Now, Believe you can! The wonderful thing about the past is that it is the past as long as you are willing to leave it there. The great thing about the future is that it only documents what you create. You get to decide!Make a Wish! Now, Believe you can! The wonderful thing about the past is that it is the past as long as you are willing to leave it there. The great thing about the future is that it only documents what you create. You get to decide!
Do you remember what you were thinking when you were this size? It was all about the basics. None of us begin to worry until we learn to, & each of us learned different things to worry about & different ways to express it. We were all born with the ability to be stress free. Reconnect Today!Do you remember what you were thinking when you were this size? It was all about the basics. None of us begin to worry until we learn to, & each of us learned different things to worry about & different ways to express it. We were all born with the ability to be stress free. Reconnect Today!Do you remember what you were thinking when you were this size? It was all about the basics. None of us begin to worry until we learn to, & each of us learned different things to worry about & different ways to express it. We were all born with the ability to be stress free. Reconnect Today!
Words... Powerful instigators of change. Whether written or spoken, they lead others to create entire belief systems, create hate, love, trust, and distrust. They can heal, hug, or harm. Choose your words wisely... Those you choose to share, and those you choose to believe.Words... Powerful instigators of change. Whether written or spoken, they lead others to create entire belief systems, create hate, love, trust, and distrust. They can heal, hug, or harm. Choose your words wisely... Those you choose to share, and those you choose to believe.Words... Powerful instigators of change. Whether written or spoken, they lead others to create entire belief systems, create hate, love, trust, and distrust. They can heal, hug, or harm. Choose your words wisely... Those you choose to share, and those you choose to believe.
We often make assumptions about what others think, mean, or believe based on assumptions, rumors, or misinformation, & begin the process of judgment and/or feelings without stopping to be certain that what we think we know is truth. Stop the process! Ask---We often make assumptions about what others think, mean, or believe based on assumptions, rumors, or misinformation, & begin the process of judgment and/or feelings without stopping to be certain that what we think we know is truth. Stop the process! Ask---We often make assumptions about what others think, mean, or believe based on assumptions, rumors, or misinformation, & begin the process of judgment and/or feelings without stopping to be certain that what we think we know is truth. Stop the process! Ask---
We have a tendency, over time, to lock our dreams away, convince ourselves that it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't important, and we begin to believe those messages of "I can't because___." If you're feeling stuck, try dusting off a few of those old dreams. Whenever you're ready, you have the key.!We have a tendency, over time, to lock our dreams away, convince ourselves that it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't important, and we begin to believe those messages of "I can't because___." If you're feeling stuck, try dusting off a few of those old dreams. Whenever you're ready, you have the key.!We have a tendency, over time, to lock our dreams away, convince ourselves that it wasn't meant to be, it wasn't important, and we begin to believe those messages of "I can't because___." If you're feeling stuck, try dusting off a few of those old dreams. Whenever you're ready, you have the key.!
Words can become tangled when you can't remember the ones that were used to tell the story the last time you told it. Honesty allows your words to weave the story rather than the web.Words can become tangled when you can't remember the ones that were used to tell the story the last time you told it. Honesty allows your words to weave the story rather than the web.Words can become tangled when you can't remember the ones that were used to tell the story the last time you told it. Honesty allows your words to weave the story rather than the web.
What are you grateful for today?What are you grateful for today?What are you grateful for today?
When you are at the end of your rope due to stress, grief, or frustration--anchor yourself in that safe place whether it be a person, place, or memory and allow yourself that natural space of automatic where you mind and body are able to resolve themselves. Just Breathe...When you are at the end of your rope due to stress, grief, or frustration--anchor yourself in that safe place whether it be a person, place, or memory and allow yourself that natural space of automatic where you mind and body are able to resolve themselves. Just Breathe...When you are at the end of your rope due to stress, grief, or frustration--anchor yourself in that safe place whether it be a person, place, or memory and allow yourself that natural space of automatic where you mind and body are able to resolve themselves. Just Breathe...
It's not about time, how long it takes, who, what, when, where, why, or how. Just keep doing the next right thing, and before you know it...you're there.It's not about time, how long it takes, who, what, when, where, why, or how. Just keep doing the next right thing, and before you know it...you're there.It's not about time, how long it takes, who, what, when, where, why, or how. Just keep doing the next right thing, and before you know it...you're there.
What are you waiting for?What are you waiting for?What are you waiting for?
You "should" ... They "should" ... We "should"... all because somewhere along the line, we heard that this or that is "normal," and this or that is what "should" be done in order for us to be "normal." Truth is...Whatever is...is normal! You "should" ... They "should" ... We "should"... all because somewhere along the line, we heard that this or that is "normal," and this or that is what "should" be done in order for us to be "normal." Truth is...Whatever is...is normal! You "should" ... They "should" ... We "should"... all because somewhere along the line, we heard that this or that is "normal," and this or that is what "should" be done in order for us to be "normal." Truth is...Whatever is...is normal!
None of us were born knowing how to stand on our own or walk unassisted. We learned to sit up, crawl, stand, fall... and get back up. Persistence created success, and we learned something that eventually became as natural as breathing. LESSON: For every fall--remember to get back up!None of us were born knowing how to stand on our own or walk unassisted. We learned to sit up, crawl, stand, fall... and get back up. Persistence created success, and we learned something that eventually became as natural as breathing. LESSON: For every fall--remember to get back up!None of us were born knowing how to stand on our own or walk unassisted. We learned to sit up, crawl, stand, fall... and get back up. Persistence created success, and we learned something that eventually became as natural as breathing. LESSON: For every fall--remember to get back up!
Financial concerns? Children wearing you down? Not enough time in the day? It's easy to take on the world one problem at a time, but the result is always the same: Stress. Worry. Anxiety. Depression. Sleep Deprivation. Solutions are Possible.... 1 problem-1 decision-1 minute-1 day at a time!Financial concerns? Children wearing you down? Not enough time in the day? It's easy to take on the world one problem at a time, but the result is always the same: Stress. Worry. Anxiety. Depression. Sleep Deprivation. Solutions are Possible.... 1 problem-1 decision-1 minute-1 day at a time!Financial concerns? Children wearing you down? Not enough time in the day? It's easy to take on the world one problem at a time, but the result is always the same: Stress. Worry. Anxiety. Depression. Sleep Deprivation. Solutions are Possible.... 1 problem-1 decision-1 minute-1 day at a time!
What is really important? When you get to the core of this question, and make it THE priority in your life above all else, stress and frustrations take a less active role, and all of the pieces of your life fall naturally into place.What is really important? When you get to the core of this question, and make it THE priority in your life above all else, stress and frustrations take a less active role, and all of the pieces of your life fall naturally into place.What is really important? When you get to the core of this question, and make it THE priority in your life above all else, stress and frustrations take a less active role, and all of the pieces of your life fall naturally into place.
Yesterday holds our wisdom...Today holds our purpose...Tomorrow holds our dreamsYesterday holds our wisdom...Today holds our purpose...Tomorrow holds our dreamsYesterday holds our wisdom...Today holds our purpose...Tomorrow holds our dreams
Can one person really make a difference in the world? 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=ChangeCan one person really make a difference in the world? 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=ChangeCan one person really make a difference in the world? 1+1+1+1+1+1+1+1=Change
Welcome Summer!Welcome Summer!Welcome Summer!
'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.' Whatever your demands today~take a single moment for you to make this day a memory!'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.' Whatever your demands today~take a single moment for you to make this day a memory!'Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.' Whatever your demands today~take a single moment for you to make this day a memory!
What would your life be like if you didn't have that stress? What dreams could you accomplish? Time Flies--and we are never promised an infinite amount of days to insure that the things we "hope" and "dream" are completed. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do Today! You are worth it!What would your life be like if you didn't have that stress? What dreams could you accomplish? Time Flies--and we are never promised an infinite amount of days to insure that the things we "hope" and "dream" are completed. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do Today! You are worth it!What would your life be like if you didn't have that stress? What dreams could you accomplish? Time Flies--and we are never promised an infinite amount of days to insure that the things we "hope" and "dream" are completed. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do Today! You are worth it!
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Join us here for a little inspiration, motivation, and encouragement. Maybe you'll find a smile or two among the photos and quotes, but most of all we hope you find hope and the reminder that you are, within yourself, everything you need to be. There is no guarantee of tomorrow, and there is no eraser for the mistakes and traumas of yesterday, but you own who you decide to be today. You are the one who gets to decide which feelings you own, which resentments you hold, which gifts you share, and what life you lead. Our hope is that you find among these pages a strength and inspiration to give yourself permission to be you.
If you can Dream It---You can Be It!     Branches Staff
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Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.
Black and White Thinking...
Keep It Simple...
Reconnect with the Basics...
Dust off your old dreams...
Just Breathe...
The Next Right Thing...
Messages and Distorted Thinking...
What are you waiting for?
Remember to get back up!
What's really important?
Honesty...
Gratitude...
Time Flies...
Serenity...
Strong Feelings Never Last...
What's the truth?
Welcome Spring!
What's normal?
Words are Powerful...
Make A Wish!
Be The Change...
Solutions are Possible...
Welcome Summer!
Daily Tools...
Branches Counseling, PLLC: Victoria Winebarger, MSW, LMSW, CAAC, CAADC; Beth Bunn, MSW, LMSW, LCSW, CCMSW
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