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Don’t Let Fun Eclipse Safety at Your Viewing Party
This week, I want to give a shout-out to everyone who studies the stars and other heavenly bodies in order to teach the world of their wonders and how to stay safe.
Sandy Pricer
Apr 5, 20243 min read
Being a Big Fish in a Little Sea
If we keep ourselves in an enclosed environment, we will never know our true capabilities.
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Mar 29, 20243 min read
Don’t Despair “in the Middle of the Ride”
When you feel you are hitting your limit, step back and take a break.
Sandy Pricer
Mar 22, 20243 min read
Remember Life’s Secret Ingredient
The best way to change your reaction to any situation is to keep a positive attitude.
Sandy Pricer
Mar 8, 20242 min read
Follow Your Instincts
If your circumstances allow for calm reflection, be sure to use logic to balance out the instinct and make sound decisions. Instinct is meant to be a tool.
Sandy Pricer
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Starting 2024 With a Positive Outlook
This coming year, as the slate becomes brand new, I’ve resolved not to make any pesky New Year’s resolutions.
Sandy Pricer
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Embrace Whatever Makes You Who You Are
Don’t worry about the one person who tells you that you are different. Mesh with the people who accept you for who you are.
Sandy Pricer
Nov 3, 20234 min read
Building Resilient Tennesseans
Resilience can be defined as the action and outcome of successfully dealing with and adapting to difficult life experiences.
Sandy Pricer
Nov 1, 20232 min read
Marking the End of a Life
Keep in mind that you must let yourself embrace whatever emotions the loss brings out in you.
Sandy Pricer
Oct 27, 20233 min read
Directions to Our Destination
We have become so dependent on our technology that we often don’t keep traditional maps in our vehicles anymore.
Sandy Pricer
Oct 20, 20233 min read
Getting What You Want From Your Money
Our oldest son thought that just because we had checks in the checkbook, we had money.
Sandy Pricer
Oct 13, 20234 min read
It’s About Time
The beauty of a schedule is that it allows you to tell your time what to do instead of the other way around.
Sandy Pricer
Oct 6, 20233 min read
In Pursuit of Work/Life Balance
Being conscientious in your work is great, but don’t do it at the expense of your health.
Sandy Pricer
Sep 29, 20233 min read
Different Levels of Friendship
Humans are designed to want to fit in, to belong somewhere, and to have people care about them.
Sandy Pricer
Sep 22, 20233 min read
A Different View of Boundaries
What is it about boundaries that often causes friction or discomfort in daily life?
Sandy Pricer
Sep 15, 20233 min read
The Importance of Labor (and Rest)
Although work situations are much different now, it is still easy for people to fall into working way too many hours and still feel as if they are not free.
Sandy Pricer
Sep 2, 20233 min read
Coping with Stress
When it came time to apply to colleges and take the ACT, I found myself battling anxiety as I began to prepare myself for the next chapter of my education.
Sandy Pricer
Aug 21, 20233 min read
Before Disaster Strikes, Be Prepared!
Dangerous weather can appear suddenly, so you need to have a plan.
Sandy Pricer
Aug 18, 20233 min read
Crying, Core Memories, and Children in Care
When children from hard places forget their “core memories,” they forget a bit of themselves.
Sandy Pricer
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Back to School for Foster Children
It makes sense that most children in custody will be extremely nervous upon starting a new school year, particularly if they must change schools.
Sandy Pricer
Aug 4, 20233 min read
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