Mental Health Resources For Men

Success is defined as  the achievement of something desired, planned, or attempted. Success is the gaining of fame or prosperity. Today, just as everyday, the sky is the limit. There is no limit to one's potential. There is no limit to what you can accomplish. There is no limit to anything that one can encounter. Success is in the mind, and everyone has the ability to control the direction that they choose to go. Take some time to reflect and envision what you want to do. Decide what you want to do and figure out how to get started. Don't be afraid of failure. Odds are you will fail, maybe multiple times. But just remember, failure means you tried. Although you may not succeed right away, if you give up you will never succeed. Sacrificing is not easy to reach a goal. Success often does not come without sacrifice. So no matter what it is that you want to try, don't give up. Always keep your head up and your eyes on the prize. Remember whatever you do is f...

I am sure all of us at some point have been in a situation where someone talks about our character. I am also sure many of us have wondered what is exactly meant by the word, character. Character is defined as the following: 1) The combination of mental characteristics and behavior that distinguishes a person or group. 2) Public estimation of someone; reputation. 3) Moral strength; integrity. Each and everyday, there is some perception about a person's character. The decisions we make or how we approach a situation creates an image, whether it is true or false, what the person represents. Today, take some time to reflect on who you are; how do you define your own character? Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. – Mark Twain Remember, people are generally judged by their...

Good Afternoon! Today many of us are preparing to find some way to watch the Mayweather-McGregor fight tonight.  No matter what the result is, the fight provides us a mental vacation.  All we have to do is watch and enjoy, hoping it lives up to all of the hype. As Saturday evening approaches, with college football, the Premier League(soccer) and the Little League World Series providing us with a warm up, I still want to provide you with a short video of Peter Dinklage and a couple quotes to inspire you for the rest of the weekend. Peter Dinklage Life Story https://youtu.be/EkQg8PHI73o The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were. - John F. Kennedy Men and women are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds. - Franklin D. Roosevelt Have a great weekend and enjoy the day! As Always, Ali

It's Friday!  For many people it is the beginning of the weekend.  A day when we begin to wind down and reenergize our batteries that have become worn down during the week. Now it is time to find something we enjoy. Whether it was football, soccer, fishing or looking forward to watching the leaves change colors, Friday is the day we begin to let go of stress. Take some time this weekend to think about a project or book you may want to write. Make it happen.  There is no better time than the present to begin the next phase in life. Enjoy the day and get the weekend off to a great start! As Always, Ali

Inspiration. This keeps us going each and everyday.  We all inspire to become better, whether it is our health or employment.  Maybe discovering a passion to create. Maybe just to try something never attempted before. No matter what comes to mind, the has to be inspiration. Inspiration is the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. Today try to find a source of inspiration, whether it is a person, song, movie or place.  See where it takes you. Have a great day! As Always, Ali

Hello Everyone! Yesterday was the first total eclipse to sweep across the United States in 99 years!  The last time was 1918.  Since then there have been other types of eclipses.  In Carbondale, IL, the sun was blocked by the moon for the longest amount of time, 2 minutes and 40 seconds. The total amount of time the eclipse lasted was 4 hours and 4 minutes, the time the eclipse to make its way across the United States. Taking the time to go outside using special eclipse glasses, I was able to see this event occur in person.  I feel very fortunate to be able to witness such an event. Today as I sit here writing, I find myself like so many others.  Looking for an opportunity. Even though it is difficult, I was always told it would all be worth it in the end.  I never exactly knew what that meant since I have never been satisfied with reaching a goal.  It always seemed to lead towards creating a new goal to accomplish. The constant pursuin...

Sometimes we need to write as a way of expression.  Something that is about ourselves that is theraputic or maybe we just need to get off our chest.   I am in no means a professional writer.  I just write down thoughts and ideas that go through my mind.  Helpings others while bettering myself.  Making tons of mistakes and learning "life's lessons" along the way.  Till my last day, I will attempt to make everyday into my best day. Today I am sharing notes I have written to myself, being my own therapy at times.  I hope you find some meaning from things from my mind. Life is full of trials and failures. Life is difficult.   Life is full of distractions. Life creates situations of hopelessness. Life creates hope. Life is full of concentration. Life is simple. Life is full of opportunities and accomplishments. Take a look at life to understand those ideas that float by, see if one catches your eye. Take a look up, b...

Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. - Ralph Waldo Emerson Hello, Today I want to talk about courage.   Courage is defined as "mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty" according to the Merriam - Webster Dictionary. Everyday we are presented with the opportunity to challenge ourselves.  The chance to do something that we dreamed of, or an idea that sits untouched due to a fear of failure.   But it is those that stand up to the fear of failure that truly succeed.  Image all the inventions and creations of the world that would never have happened without someone having the courage to fail.  Many times, there are many failures before one finally finds success.  Often, there may be no success at all.  There may be l...

Hello Everyone! Today is Thursday and I just want to remind everyone to take some time to find happiness.  Whether it be just a moment or a picture that makes you smile, find something that makes you happy.  To quote Ralph Waldo Emerson, "For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of hapiness." Let's face it, life is short and we are all mortal.  So why be angry and waste energy that could be used in a positive way? All we seem to hear on the news is negativity.  If that is all we are exposed to, it is going to affect our attitude towards others, or even how we feel about ourselves.  Whether it is about something said or another horrific event, we have to find that silver lining in the cloud, otherwise we tear ourselves apart. Happiness helps us feel good.  Happiness allows us to live a healthier life.  When we are happy, we are able to see the world in a different light.  Even though today is Thurday, the day before that Ho...

Hello Everyone! Over the past 10 days, I have been traveling, visiting family and getting away from my normal surrondings.  It seemed like everyone from my doctors and friends, to family, believe that I tend to stress too much about things in life I have little control over. So I took a break.  While I was gone, I missed what I had started here, writing this blog to bring forward a different subject I find important. During my trip I kept a journal.  An actual pen and paper journal.  No computer and used my phone as a camera to take pictures so that one day if I forget what I saw I would always have a way to remember. Epicurus , a Greek philosopher, wrote "It is better for you to be free of fear and lying on a bed of straw than to own a couch of gold and lavish table and yet have no peace of mind." I find myself like many people, wondering what I will do about money or a job.  What I have figured out is to have simple experiences to free my mind...