Sue McGaughey
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I worked 25 years in special education primarily doing behavior management. Writing has always been my passion. As a child I started writing to express my feelings. I had my first poem published when i was 12 yrs old.
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Capture Your Happiness
Do you ever find yourself caught up in the negativity of the world? Are you glued to watching the news or getting sucked into negative conversations? Do you every realize that certain people around you do a lot of complaining to you but never ask how you are doing? Sometimes without realizing it right away, we are bombarded with negativity around us, which contributes to us starting to feel negative ourselves. Take time to evaluate your life. Figure out where your positivity comes from and where your negativity comes from. Once you know where you need to make life adjustments, you'll find you are happier.
By Sue McGaughey3 years ago in Motivation
Help Your Kids Reset, Recharge and Be Ready. Top Story - August 2022.
Have you ever experienced driving your car from point A to point B and not remembering driving there? You reached your destination safely but basically did it on autopilot. That happens a lot. Your brain is trained to drive a certain way in a certain direction and get you there successfully. That’s because you have driven that route so many times, your brain is accustomed to the plan. The same goes for many other things in life. If you receive proper training on something, learn it and successfully master it, it comes to you automatically. Children are the same way; they need some training.
By Sue McGaughey3 years ago in Families
Bullet Train Review
I have always been a Brad Pitt admirer. I’ll go watch everything he is in just because he’s in it. That’s why I stay away from reviews until I can go see the film and review it myself. I had literally been counting the days until “Bullet Train” came out. I was very excited to see it. Unfortunately, other than Brad’s humor and the movie soundtrack, the film lacked a strong story line. Writers Zak Olkewicz and Kotaro Isaka made a good attempt at the story but it was a bit cheesy. There was a lot of action, quite bloody so if you have a weak stomach you may not like this film. I found myself closing my eyes a few times because there was just so much blood. This film had a “Murder On The Orient Express” feel with a dash of a cartoonish background. Kudos to the special effects team, the effects were really good.
By Sue McGaughey3 years ago in Geeks
Set Your Kids Up for Success
Children start the learning process at a very young age. At just a few months old they learn what to do to get their needs met. Generally, newborn babies learn that if they cry when they are hungry, tired or have a dirty diaper an adult will come and help them. They are already learning and experiencing behaviors that help them get their needs met. This is when you can start teaching them how to get what they want without crying all of the time. Be proactive by putting your child on a feeding and sleep schedule. Keep track of the time they sleep and the times they need to feed. Make yourself a chart or download and app that keeps track of these things. By being proactive you are cutting down the probability of your child always crying to get what they want and need. Just by incorporating consistency in a newborn's daily routine, you are already setting them up for success.
By Sue McGaughey3 years ago in Families
Teach Your Kids about Climate Change and Sustainability
Children learn by example, and as parents you are their example. Todays’ children will be tomorrows’ leaders in the battle against climate change. It’s so important that our youth understand the concept of sustainable living from a young age. We have the power to teach them right. We can be their role models on how to make a difference when it comes to sustainability and climate change.
By Sue McGaughey4 years ago in Families
Elvis the Movie
I left the movie theater a few nights ago after seeing the Elvis film with both sadness due to the tragedy in the film and joy from the uplifting effect it had on me. A few days later, I am still singing Elvis songs and replaying the film in my head. This was the best film I had seen in a long time. Baz Luhrmann did an excellent job directing this film. Also, casting Austin Butler as Elvis was a genius choice. Austin embodied Elvis so well that you forget you’re watching Austin and think you are actually watching Elvis. Austin Butler even sounds like Elvis Presley. From the tone of his voice, to his clothes, to his amazing dance moves, Austin Butler deserves to win awards for this performance. Austin will have you believing he is Elvis. This no doubt will be a huge turning point in Austin Butler’s acting career. The young man proved he has amazing talent and focus.
By Sue McGaughey4 years ago in Beat
When the Laughter is Gone
Have you ever woken up one morning and realized that you haven’t laughed in a very long time? You think about how you used to laugh all of the time at movies, television, commercials, people, comedy and more. You ponder how the simple things in life used to bring you joy as you lay in your bed staring at the ceiling wondering what happened. Suddenly it dawns on you what the answer is. The answer is simple, life happened. The burdens of daily life have somehow sucked the happiness and joy out of your life. Think of all of the daily burdens and obstacles that most people have which contribute to ushering their minds into a negative place. Every day we worry about paying bills, inflation, recession, gas prices, our children, family and the way of the world. It might not be evident to you right away, but if you stop and think about it you will realize that it’s true. Before you know it you’re falling into that hole of negativity and wondering how to climb out so you can regain your laughter and happiness.
By Sue McGaughey4 years ago in Motivation
Finding Your Inner Peace
So many people talk about finding your inner-peace. The question is, how do you really do that? What exactly is inner-peace? Having inner-peace may mean different things to different people. Is it having your bills paid off? Being in a perfect relationship? Having your dream job? Truth is, it's not any one of those things by itself. It can be a combination of one of those things and more. It is whatever truly makes you feel calm, happy and relaxed on the inside. You could have a stack of bills sitting on your kitchen table and still feel peaceful inside. Let's explore how that is possible.
By Sue McGaughey4 years ago in Motivation
