Control of my physical environment has become a very important issue and aspect in regard to my academic learning, as well as, living a successful life. I am a certified substance abuse counselor and have worked in this field long ago. I became a mother again at the age of 35 and have had to re-focus my life goals after divorce and returning to California 5 years ago. Being disabled, I deal with my health issues on a daily basis. When a girlfriend told me she was going to attend school for alcohol/drug certification, I too, felt inspired and experienced a serge of energy in dedicating myself to on-going education.
The self-regulating tool of 'controlling my environment,' has become an integrated part of my academic goals and healing process. Due to my physical limitations and levels of discomfort and pain, I have established several work areas to organize, focus and concentrate on my studies. I have a very comfortable office chair at my dining room table with school and office supplies nearby. Behind me is my bookcase; where I can read my self-help and inspirational books as well as, educational interests. I cherish my many family photos, especially those of my grandaughter. This type of atmosphere helps motivate and maintains an on-going educational strategy. Being able to concentrate and focus on learning adds to my self worth. I am also grateful for my living room coffee table where I use pillows to prop my back on the couch and I can use my laptop. There is plenty of room for my books and notes. I also have a companion dog named Serenity and she lays behind me reminding me that I am doing the right thing in my life today. Some days are hard to start, but after my day is done and I lay my head to sleep I know I have participated into the future and success of my life.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
Reading History
Reading has been in my blood forever...as a child I read whatever books the teachers loan me to take home and read. I went to the library on a regular basis and kept myself occupied as a child of a chronically ill mother who had to stay in bed. I remember reading her stories. In High School, I was directed by my English teacher to take Journalism and by my Senior year I was Editot-in-Chief. This was a fanastic experience and I learned a lot about presenting articles in a newspaper that were readable to a wide range of my classmates, as well as, my teachers who took pride in the fact that I had been their student throughout my academic process. I have always been interested in poetry and creative writing. My books of poems reflecting my current life are special to me, as well as, my many journals that maintain my personal account of living and loving life among my children, family and friends. I enjoy Oprah's magazine and Psychology Today just to name a few.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)