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How to Make Tough Choices (School, Family, and Work & Career)

By:  Kimberly Swanson, M.S.- Psy, CNA

Often times, we have to make choices that can change or shape the way we go in life.  These decisions are important because it can make you or break you.  From my personal experiences, I found that making good solid decisions can make your life journey run much smoothly.

There are various aspects in your life where choices are constantly being made some of these dynamics can greatly affects your decisions.  The four core factors that affect your choices can be the following:

·                                  School

·                                  Family

·                                 Work

·                                 Career

When it comes to school, there are many options to choose from.  There may be many paths that you can take but it is up to you to figure out which direction you want to go.  For some people, money and financial gain are their reason for going back to school, and for others it may be for new career opportunities.   But for other people going back to school is a personal dream or ambition that they want to accomplish.  Your personal reason for walking out on faith and going back to school may be a mixture of these reasons or something totally different.   Whatever your reasons may be for going to school, it is important to know that you are on the right track.   Knowing your purpose and knowing what your want to do with your life can be your drive for wanting to finish your education.

Another factor in life is family.  Your family can be anyone that is close to you, it can be a friend or a relative.  It is anyone who you include within your inner circle.  Your family is supposed to be your support and backbone.  There are many decisions that have to be made when it comes to your family.  For example, you may have to balance school with family obligations.   Or will your family or friends be supportive of you getting your education and expanding your career options.

Work is another decision factor when it comes to going back to school.  How to juggle work with school is the constant question that I have to continuously ask myself?  You need to study but then again you have to work to keep a roof over your head.   Right now I am constantly trying to constantly trying to find a balance between school and working as a psychotherapist at a local counseling center.  I find that keeping a good regiment and routine has always been very helpful for me.    Setting aside a certain time for each day of the week to work on class assignments for school is also key. 

As a single mom I have to make decision on how I am going to juggle all four aspects (school family, work, and career).  I often times write down a to do list and goal sheet in order to weigh out which decision is a priority and which one  has to sit on the back burner.  When it comes to family, you have to make much tougher decisions.  For example, should I go to my son’s football game or work longer hours at work or at school.  It is a struggle but weighing the good with the bad or seeing things from a much larger prospective can make it a little bit easier to make tougher choices.  Once you have weighed all of your options, then you are ready to make the best decision based according to your circumstances.

Making choices is a constant process that everyone must do throughout their life time. Being able to analyzed, work through it, and learning from past mistakes is the primary is key to being successful.  What are your choices?  Are you making the best decisions in your life?

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Astrology In Love Relationships

Hi Peeps!!:) In this v-log I talk about how you  can use astrology  and statistics in your love relationships. This video shows how it astrology can help with making better decision is selecting our life romantic partner.  Some times when you  are getting too much drama and  resistance in your love life, it might mean that you are going the wrong way  or with the wrong person.  Maybe you need to re-evaluate yourself and  try a different approach especially if you are seeing a negative pattern.   There is a Yin and Yang in  in life it is important to keep a steady balance between the two.  and the same balancing mechanism should be applied to your love life. Till next time.  Peace.  And to remember to protect your heart.xx

Random Pics - Summer/Fall 2016

I noticed that I have not posted any random pics in a while on this blog. Lol:)  So here are some random pics that I have taken that captures what's been going on within a nut shell.

The pic to left is a pic I took right after recording one of my weekly blogs for my YouTube channel, the Kimberly Purpoz Channel.

In this pic to the right.  I am rocking my Summer hair do.  I tried out some honey blonde, yall!! What do you all think?? Lol:)

The photo to the left is a pic of my two oldest children Autumn and Austin.  This pic was Autumn's graduation from high school; Autumn is now attending Georgia Tech, and studying Bio Medical Engineering.  I am so proud of my baby!!:) 

The picture to the right is me experimenting in the kitchen.  Lol:)  I made some homemade Sushi.  I will be posting the cooking video on the Kimberly Purpoz Channel in the near future. 

The pic on the left is me Au Naturale!!  Lol Natural hair and light makeup:)   

Purpoz Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC - Coaching Services

Purpoz Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC (PCWC) provides counseling and wellness services that are based on principles and basic values, along with acceptance and support. Our  coaching services is based on the theory and model of Positive Psychology.  The following is a list of the services that we provide:

Life Coach

• Relationships
• Schooling
• Career
• Family
• Love
• Spirituality
• Healing

Wellness Coach

• SSI Guidance
• Disability Family Support
• Program Referrals
• CNA Referrals
• Parenting Classes
• Caregiving Training & Support

Business Coach

• Small Business Start Up (Consultation)
• Grant Writing/Research
• Publishing Business
• Medical Billing  & Coding Services/Training
• YouTube & Social Media Marketing
• Case Management/ Mental Health

Email:  kpurpoz@gmail.com for more information.  Visit Kimberly Swanson's "Purpoz" profile @ Psychology Today to schedule a free initial 30 minute phone consultation.  To learn more about  Purpoz Counseling and Wellness Center visit their blog @ purpozcounseling.wordpress.com

The Meaning of “Purpoz”

Hi peeps!:) On this blog I talk about following your life purpose. I also share the spiritual meaning of my nick name and pen name “Purpoz”. In this video I also mention my future projects with my new business “Purpoz Counseling & Wellness Center, LLC”. So don’t drop your bone and continue to hold on and pursue your dreams. Till next time Peace!! Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and to Subscribe!!xx.  Check out my video @ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xcGynxpljc

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How to Handle Stress

By:  Kimberly Swanson “Purpoz”, M.S. - PSY, CNA

I have been going through one of most stressful periods in life. It has been very tough making decisions of which directions to go in the care of my son while he is in the hospital.   Most of the doctors don’t believe he is going to make it, but I see some signs to think otherwise.  I believe that my son is trying to get better. 

Having an economic strain and juggling bills is also adding to my stress level.  For some people your stress can stem from your job or your dealing with a health issue.  Whatever your problem may be you have to bring find a way to bring balance into your life.  The following are some of things I do to relieve my stress levels.

• ·         Find some “me” time.
• ·         Exercise
• ·         Staying Healthy
• ·         Doing fun activities
• ·         Surround myself around positive people

The first tip is to find some “me” time.   Taking some time out for yourself can be difficult for people with busy schedules and lots of responsibilities.  Having some “me” time can help you to relax and clear your mind from worries.  Some of the things that you can do can range from getting a massage to simply taking a nice soothing bath to relax.

Another tip is to exercise.  Exercising is an excellent stress reliever. Instead of holding in all of your ill feelings and emotions, you can release your negative energy through physical activities.  These activities can include aerobics, yoga, tennis, jogging, and etc.

The next tip is to stay healthy.  Take charge of your health by implementing healthy habits into your daily regiment, this can help your reduce stress.   Many people handle stress in different ways.  When managing your stress levels it is important to choose the best habits.  Some habits are negative while others are positive.  Some examples of negative habits ways that people cope with their stress are to over eat or drink too much alcohol.   And some examples of positive ways of coping with stress is eating healthy and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Having a fun outlet or activities can help clear your mind.  When I am stressed, sometimes I look into my hobbies as an outlet.  I enjoy painting and using watercolor as my medium.  Any type of creative activity such as art can help you reduce stress.  It is very therapeutic in relieving stress.  Gardening is another outlet that has allowed me to ground myself and become more calm. 

And the last tip is to surround yourself around positive people.    When you surround yourself around negative people it can make your life more difficult and create an even more stressful environment.  Be careful who you allow into your inner circle. Make sure the people you associate with are not root of your problems.

There are going to be some stressful circumstances that may come in your life.  How you cope and handle your problems is what can make your or break you.  The key to coping is to figure out what positive things you can do help you to reduce your stress levels.  And once you figured it out what helps you cope with stress, you should find creative ways to incorporate it into your busy lifestyle. 

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