There is a growing problem in the United States that centers itself within the trucking industry, specifically truck stops. We want you to be aware of the tragedy of young girls caught in the human trafficking industry. Read the following testimony and call us if you want to help: “I just want to go home and live like a normal kid with friends, texting, music, and basketball games. I didn’t choose this kind of life for myself. I’m forced to do this, and I fear for my life if I don’t.If I were your fifteen-year old daughter, which would you choose for me: a life of sexual slavery or a life of childhood freedom? You could help me by making one simple phone call to the Human Trafficking hotline: 1.888.3737.888. Give them my location, what I look like, a description of the truck I was in - anything that could help them rescue me.” Will you please be aware of the wellness of others? Comment here.
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Addictions and other life-controlling behaviors begin when an individual makes wrong choices, which over time, progress into enslavement and physical disease. If this enslavement and disease continue, they eventually produce painful consequences that affect the mind, body, and spirit, and often hurt others as well. Keeping this in mind, make the right choices the first time around. Of course, that’s easier said than done, but even if you make a wrong choice once or twice, remember that there is forgiveness out there waiting for you. With the help of others, you can overcome these wrongful choices. Let us know if you need help making the right choice. Comment here.
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It’s a difficult thing when there isn’t enough work for every trucker in a company. You may end up parked and sitting along the road, at home, or at your company waiting for word that a load is ready. One driver I know was asked to help the mechanics and cleaning crew during those slow times. At first this wasn’t easy to accept as he wanted to be behind the wheel doing what he was trained to do. He soon realized that if he continued to grumble and complain about this new development, it wasn’t going to help him or those around him. He began to appreciate the mechanical work because it helped him to stay up to date in that area. You may have valid things going on to gripe about. However, maintaining that kind of attitude will not help your overall outlook. Look for some positive things instead. Let us know how we can help you in this area. Comment here.
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According to a book written by Gerald May regarding addictions, there are one hundred and five various things that one could become addicted to. Many of them appear to be good things, such as food, shopping, exercise, work, relationships and prescriptions written by a doctor. However, all of these things can become harmful if we can’t handle them in a correct manner. The use of prescriptions obviously can go south if we misuse them. Staying in a relationship which involves some form of abuse is unhealthy, especially when you continue to try to justify it with excuses. And work could turn into a bad thing if it continually comes before our families. This shows you that any number of things have the potential to become addictive if not handled in a healthy way. Let us know if you need help figuring this out. Comment here.
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A couple of major hotel chains are now “relabeling” their locations based upon tastes and budgets. This is good to know since there are times when it’s tempting while we’re on the road to spend too much money to receive things we like, but can’t afford. Hopefully, as you travel the highways and find yourself in need of a room, you won’t spend more than you should. It would be great if we could take this approach to every aspect of our lives. I, too, would like a new truck or the latest, greatest computer, but my budget does not allow that. A budget is a saving and spending plan. Don’t overspend your budget because of the tastes you have. We need to be good stewards of our resources. Comment here.
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In a recent conversation with a driver, he was pondering if it would be better to buy a newer truck or overhaul the one he owned. It was tempting to go out looking for something newer and better. However, since he had certain attachments to his truck, he decided to rebuild the engine and get a few more years out of it. The same thing could be said about marriage. At times, when you and your spouse aren’t getting along or have become more like roommates, it may be tempting to think about having something newer or better. During these times, remember your initial commitment when you first became husband and wife. Focus on those things that first attracted you to your spouse. Try planning a date night and enjoy just being together. You both will benefit and can continue to enjoy many more good years together. Comment here.
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If you think about it, respect and obedience follow honoring parents, and obedience usually keeps us out of trouble. We are spared the consequences of mistakes we should never make. In turn, we may become parents with confident patterns by which to guide our own children. As husbands and fathers, we are responsible for rearing sound-minded children. We can have a way of making things hard for our kids and saying things that may frustrate them, which is counterproductive. We are also to love our wives, as though laying down our lives for them and by doing so, teaching love and respect to our sons and daughters by example. Let’s be worthy of the honor we receive from our wife and kids. Comment here.
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Where does the strength come from to overcome addictions and destructive habits? What role does an individual take in one’s own recovery process? What is the counselor’s role? Who else is required to be involved to help complete the necessary steps in order to break the patterns of addiction? These are all valid questions you must ask if you plan on full recovery from any type of addictive behavior you are entangled in. Let me also encourage you, if you are struggling with an addiction, to first recognize and admit the destructive pattern in your life and start there. If you can’t accomplish this first step, everything beyond that will be null and void. Let us know if we can help point you in the right direction. Comment here.
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If you follow the stock market in the process of investing for your future, you’ll notice that it varies a lot from day to day. The S&P 500 has what they call a “200 day average.” The goal is to stay near or above this 200 day average, which is also used as a gauge to determine how the market and economy are doing. Recently, the S&P had declined nearly fourteen percent from this average. That has a tendency to put investors into a tail spin. Did it throw you for a loop? It is very smart to prepare for your future and set realistic financial goals, but how you prepare and where you are investing is another story. Your money will always follow where your heart is. Let us know how you are preparing for your future. Comment here.
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I recently read an Internet article that stated, “Truck drivers are important to the economy and fully required to keep companies rolling. Nearly all products sold in stores across the country have been transported at least one time before reaching the final destination by a commercial truck. Without truck drivers, the economy would be in deep difficulty, to say the least.” I hope this is a good reminder to you of just how essential you and your job really are. As a driver, you have an important role in society. We appreciate you and are here with this site because we want to help you with your overall wellness. Let us know what we can do to assist you. Comment here.
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One of the largest areas of addiction is in the area of sex. Addiction to sexual pleasure quite often involves an extramarital affair, the desire for a same-sex relationship, published or internet pornography, or any type of sexual encounter with someone else or by yourself. Call me old-fashioned, but any sexual situation that takes us away from the intimacy found within a marriage relationship can and will end up stealing your self-respect, freedom, self-control, and the gift of healthy sexual enjoyment. Don’t miss out on what was intended to be special and pleasurable for you and your spouse by misusing it just to get some quick self-satisfaction. You’ll appreciate this in the long run. Comment here.
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The worst detour I can remember happened when I was driving on an interstate in PA, and because of a chemical spill, I was forced to take an exit that wasn’t even on my map. Cars, RV’s, vans, and trucks were everywhere; traffic was gridlocked and we literally crawled for hours. The normal hour-and-half trip took close to five. Sometimes it’s very difficult to accept it when our life gets detoured from the path we have carefully mapped out. This can happen when our kids make choices opposite of what we think is best for them, or when a company closes its doors and we are forced to start over with a new one, or when we are facing an unfavorable medical report. All of these can completely throw us off course. How do you handle detours in life? We’d like to help. Give us a call. Comment here.
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Truck drivers deliver most or all of their goods to retail companies. Studies show that these companies lose nearly 33.5 billion dollars a year in revenue due to loss of product. Forty-three percent of this amount is due to theft. I personally have a hard time comprehending that people steal this much product. Is it necessary for people to steal in order to make ends meet, are they doing it out of fun, or just for spite? First of all, everyone knows that stealing is wrong. And secondly, if you find yourself in this forty-three percent, ask yourself why. If you are in dire need of the product, but your finances are too tight to make a legitimate purchase, let someone know. We can help point you in the right direction. Comment here.
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With all addiction recovery plans, the goal should be exclusive to total recovery. Anything short of this will only, with time, allow these habitual problems to resurface again in our lives. The only complete and successful treatment plan for individuals with addictions, psychological problems, life-management issues, or unhealthy habits and patterns of behavior will include working with the whole individual: spirit, mind, and body. Each and every part of the whole person must be addressed if total recovery is expected. If you have tried for recovery before and were unsuccessful, try again and address each of these areas. Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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There are many things in life that deserve your protection. Your marriage and your spouse should be first on your list. While parked on a busy city street, I watched as a husband stepped into the street between his wife and the cars whizzing by so she could safely slip inside the door. A seemingly small act, but it demonstrated his desire to protect her and make sure she was safe. When you are on the road, you can protect your marriage by avoiding those things that tempt you to be unfaithful. When your spouse receives your verbal support on issues that come up on the home front, this lets them know that you care for their wellbeing and will help them feel secure. When your spouse knows that you will go out of your way to protect them and your marriage, you will earn their support, respect, and love. Need help in this area? Let us know. Comment here.
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Many drivers use Facebook, the internet social giant. In a recent newspaper article, I read this statement: “Facebook is in the business of making money, not protecting privacy.” I don’t disagree with that, but others feel that it’s the internet company’s responsibility to keep some things private. My question is, if a person wants something to remain confidential, why post it on the internet?Secondly, why rely on someone else to take control of personal information? When it comes to your finances, let me suggest that you do both: take control of your own personal money-making responsibilities and protect your own privacy. Let us know if we can point you in the right direction. Comment here.
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Have you heard the old saying “there are two sides to every coin?” This concept also applies to every type of addiction. The first side of that coin is the physical side, which many refer to as a disease. Physical trauma is evident when the fix a person is addicted to is withheld from them. You could very well see medical complications on this side of the coin. The other side is the emotional side. This is the side that made the moral choice which led the person into a state of obsessive behavior. However, this is also the side that can make the decision to get out and away from these addictive choices. So in any recovery situation, both sides of the coin must be addressed. Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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Since the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has taken place, a leader with another oil company made a statement that the industry is “not well-equipped” to handle spills in deep water. After some research, a lawmaker discovered that only .008 percent of the company profits are going towards improvements for the future. That is alarming. What are you doing to invest in the improvement of your future? Let me encourage you to prepare for your retirement. Don’t wait until it’s too late. We have people standing by to help you if you need direction on how to start. Comment here.
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Quite often when a person is lonely, they feel sorry for themselves and put their own needs ahead of others. Because they are lonely, this only seems logical to them. They might think “if only my needs were met or my ideas were listened to, I wouldn’t feel so lonely.” This might be hard to hear, but it should be just the opposite. If you are feeling lonely, stop thinking of yourself and notice the needs of others, which will cause you to interact with them. When you reach out and care for someone else, you will feel more confident and have an inner peace which can’t take place if you are only focused on yourself. Next time you are feeling lonely, try putting others first and see what happens. Comment here.
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No blog will be posted on Monday, July 5, 2010 in order to allow our employees to spend time with their families. We will resume blog posting on Tuesday, July 6, 2010. Drivers Wellness hopes you have a safe and wonderful 4th of July weekend!
In recent weeks we’ve talked about definitions of addictions. I have a new one that I think best captures the whole meaning. Random House Publishing defines addiction as ‘the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or something that is psychologically or physically habit forming’. I believe this definition takes into consideration everything that could become addictive to us or that has the potential of becoming something we think we can’t live without. There should be only one thing in our lives that we absolutely cannot live without. Do you know what that is? Call us and find out. Comment here.
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As I followed the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, I read there were warning signs to the drillers indicating that something was not right. One expert stated that oil pressure readings will reveal problems before a “blowout” occurs. Obviously, the readings indicated trouble, but no one heeded the warnings. If you follow these same standards with your personal and household income, trouble will not be far behind. If you see indicators that you have a problem in your household with your income, budget or spending, please don’t wait until a “blowout” occurs before you seek help. Contact us if you see warning signs or aren’t sure what the warning signs look like. Comment here.
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