Stacey Owens
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I am a single mom of 3. I hold certifications such as CNA, EMT, a business management diploma, certified personal coach and am a few months away from graduating with a 2 year degree in Integraded Healing Arts with a focus in Hypnotherapy.
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The Stresses of Life
We all deal with stress pretty much daily in our lives. It can be job, family, or money-related. These are all common factors in our lives. According to a recent study, more than 90% of the American population say they are dealing with stress daily and more than half of the American population say they’re dealing with moderate to severe stress.
By Stacey Owens5 years ago in Longevity
Financial Security and What it Means for Your Future
Financial Security – what does this mean? First we have to look at what financial security is. How many of us live paycheck to about 4 days before paycheck? How many of us worry about where our next meal will come from or if we are going to have enough money to pay that electric bill? Financial security is simply a reference to that peace of mind you feel when you don’t have to worry about if there is enough money to pay the bills and buy for for the children. It’s a peace of mind that comes from knowing you got it all covered and knowing that you even have enough set back in case of emergencies. Many of us Americans are struggling with this area of our lives. We find that there isn’t enough pay but we work long hours. I find that the problem is that most of us don’t really know how to become financially secure because we don’t know how to budget or what the necessities actually are. We all go about things as a “just jump in” method. Probably not really the best idea. For me, I have found that the first step in becoming financially secure is learning what are priorities and what are not. For example, a vehicle. Yes, a means of transportation is very important for things like getting to work, doctor appointments, WORK.......BUT, do we really NEED a 2019 fully loaded Cadillac Escalade? Do you need those name brand shoes that cost $150 when you only make $10 an hour and have 2 kids to feed? Probably not. Many of us try to tie a need and a want together not realizing that you are burning your state of finance to the ground. “I NEED a vehicle so I can get to work so while I am buying a vehicle I am going to buy something super nice!” I need shoes and I really like these Nikes. I have $400 in my bank account and I need to pay rent but I want THESE shoes so it’s ok if my rent is a little late.” Many people have that mind frame and that is the frame of mind we need to change in order to become more financially stable and secure.So, the bottom line is, financial security is that feeling of relaxation and that peace of mind knowing that you have money in savings, your bills are paid, and you are not in a state of financial chaos.
By Stacey Owens5 years ago in Trader
FRUSTRATION!
What is frustration? In psychology, frustration is a very common emotional response to the opposition, which is related to anger, annoyance, and even disappointment. The emotion of frustration arises from the perceived resistance to the fulfillment of an individual's will, plan, or goal and increases when a will, plan, or goal is denied, taken away, or blocked. There are two types of frustration: internal frustration and external frustration. What is the difference? Internal frustration arises from challenges and obstacles in fulfilling personal goals, desires, instinctual and physical needs, or dealing when dealing with perceived deficiencies, such as a lack of confidence, fear of social situations, anxiety, self-esteem issues, and depression. Conflicting situations, like when we have competing goals that interfere with each other, can also be an internal frustration or annoyance and can create cognitive dissonance. External causes of frustration involve conditions that are outside our control, such as roadblocks, a challenging task, or the perception of time-wasting. There are many different ways we cope with frustration such as passive-aggressive behavior, anger, or violence, although frustration may also propel positive processes through enhanced effort, passion, and strive. This broad range of potential outcomes makes it difficult to identify the original cause or causes of frustration, and as a response, maybe indirect.
By Stacey Owens5 years ago in Longevity
