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Asking For Help Shows Strength

Asking for help doesn’t make you weak or helpless, it just means you’re smart enough to recognize your own limitations. And brave enough to say these 3 words: I need help. For most people, asking for help can be extremely difficult, but in the end, can provide so much relief.

My philosophy is “Working Together For A Better You.” I help my clients,understand that no one is expected to be able to handle everything on their own. We are all imperfect and have issues. We are all human. You are doing the best you can – and that’s enough.

If you or someone you know could use help through your struggle (no matter the size), contact me to see if I can help. You can reach out here, (414) 881-7401

Checking in

While staying in contact with friends and loved ones is important, asking “how are you?” can seem habitual. It’s is a perfectly normal way to begin a conversation or meeting and understood as a polite way to express concern, to which “I’m fine” or “Good” are socially acceptable responses. But is “how are you?” really an honest question that solicits an honest response (especially during a pandemic)?

Next time you’re checking in, try using one of these questions instead.

🔉 Have you been sleeping ok?
🔉 How are you taking care of yourself today?
🔉 Checking in on you! I’m here if you need me.
🔉 What habit have you started or stopped recently?
🔉 How have you managed stress?
🔉 How can I support you today?
🔉 Is there anything you need to want to talk about?

Don’t Give Up!!

The last several months may have knocked you for a loop or derailed some of your dreams and/or plans. Have to keep in mind to stay healthy physically and mentally, so when this passes, you will be able to ready to move forward.

When you feel like you’re down for the count, like the dream is too far out of reach remember ‘You Got This!’ Get back on your feet and keep going.

You can use this ‘challenge’ to keep moving forward even when things are difficult. Dodge excuses that keep you stuck in place. Embrace the inner strength and confidence, and put in the hard work to accomplish your goals. The choice is yours, you can either stay down for the count, or you can stand up to whatever you’re facing right now.

If you need someone else in your corner to help you face these challenges, give me a call. I’m ready to help. Reach out at (414) 881-7401, or visit www.alwaysabetteryou.com

How are you?

We have gone and in some ways still dealing with Covid-19 to the death of Geroge Floyd and the aftermath, without catching our breath. For different reasons both have changed the texture of our lives.

How are you really feeling? Here’s your reminder to check in with yourself.

😁 I’m feeling great!

😊 I’m feeling pretty good!

😐 I’m doing alright, could be better.

😥 I’m starting to feel anxious, sad or upset.

😣I’m really struggling and need to reach out for support.

If you’re doing just alright, feeling anxious or struggling, give me a call or text me, so I can help. I can be reached at (414) 881-7401.

Scott @ Always A Better You

Please Reach Out!!

It was only a matter of time before more people would be struggling. 211 is a good place to start, but if you are having anxiety or depressive symptoms regarding all that is going on in your life in relationship with Covid-19 or anything else, don’t be afraid to reach out @414-881-7401

https://211wisconsin.communityos.org/

Depression, it’s not just all in your mind.

Some people will never understand what it’s like to feel so low and depressed that waking up is the highlight of your day and even that doesn’t feel good. The struggle is real, and while some feel that things will never get better help is available. (414) 881-7401 or www.alwaysabetteryou.com

Anxiety During Covid-19

Stay at Home, don’t stay at home. Wear a mask, masks don’t help much. We will have a vaccine soon, it may take awhile to get a vaccine. One thing is for sure right now, there is a whole bunch of mixed signals. For many, we can just go about our business but for someone who has anxiety all of these mix messages may be creating an even higher level of anxiety. If you know someone who has anxiety, please check on them. If anyone needs more in-depth help, let me know. I can be reached at (414) 881-7401 or visit me at www.alwaysabetteryou.com

Hand pointing at a Anxiety word illustration on blue background.

Being Grateful

In difficult times, we can easily get overwhelmed by what’s going wrong, or everything that is missing in our lives. We can lose sight of all of the good that surrounds us. But that doesn’t mean the good isn’t there. The good is always there, we just need to start to see it again. The way we do that is through gratitude.

What (3) things are you grateful for right in this moment?

This post was inspired by my friend Kimberly Geschke who mentioned she started reading “The Magic,” by Rhonda Byrne, becoming more grateful and very good things started happening for her.

https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Secret-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1451673442

Change is not always easy.

If real change was easy, everyone would be doing it. What’s something you really want to change? What is one obstacle in your way? How could you overcome this obstacle? Not sure, no worries, let’s talk. Give me a call or a text (414) 881-7401. Thanks, Scott

Goal For Right Now!!

Covid-19 has caused a lot of unknowns.

Am I going to be safe? Are my loved ones going to be safe?

How am I going to manage?

How long are they going to keep this Safe at Home going?

What am I going to do?

Are all of your thoughts about the future stressing you out?

Think about today. Right here. And right now. What can you do today that moves you in the right direction (or just makes you laugh)?