Louie Schwartzberg is a nature photographer and videographer by trade, and he uses powerful images he captures from the natural world to enhance his message of gratitude. You can find his work on Netflix in his show “Moving Art,” and on Disney and National Geographic.
Money isn’t always easy; life can be expensive. However, we tend to find ourselves stuck in vicious cycles of worrying about money and then finding there is never enough of it to live the lives we wish to live. This cycle can be incredibly discouraging because it re-enforces itself and is constantly thrown in our face.
You probably already have some interests that can be developed into a hobby. Maybe you watch golf on television. You should go play it. You may admire a dress in a movie. Why not see if you can make it?
There are many factors in weight loss that are not completely in our control: metabolism, body type, age, or how much free time we have to exercise. However, we can focus on what we can change, including the kind of food we eat, and how we deal with obstacles.
It can feel like such a miserable affair to march into work, day in day out, never feeling fulfilled. But if you’re stuck at a job and can’t find other options, sometimes all you can do is hold your chin up and bear it.
Hang around people who are genuinely positive, who challenge you, and who you admire. This doesn’t mean that your discussions have to become all positive quotes and sunshine, but you should focus on conversations that are productive and fun.
Helping out also gives you a reason to visit frequently, so you can check in how they’re doing. Some people may not be ready to have a “big talk” but they’ll open up little by little during conversations you have while cleaning the house, or sharing a meal.
By being aware of these five stages, you can keep track of where you are and notice if you have been stuck in a stage for too long. If you have been gradually moving through them, as bad as you feel, this is a normal process, and you can find some solace in the fact that you will reach the end of it.
It is normal to feel overwhelmed after a job loss. If you feel this way, you should not feel rushed about moving forward. Give yourself some time to take a breath, sit back, and let it pass. Whether you use this time to process your grief or just let your stress levels simmer, it is valuable either way.
It is much healthier to talk about the problem, but in a healthy and child-appropriate way. Don’t overwhelm them with details, but you can share what you feel and ask for a hug. Then, say how even when times are hard, you feel lucky to have them with you, and know that you can get through this together.