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We’ll Be Back
2010-12-29 15:39:00
From December 30, 2010 to December 31, 2010, the Drivers Wellness blog will not be updated to allow our staff to spend time with their family for New Years. We will return on Monday, January 3, 2011.
We wish you a very Happy New Year. Drive safe!
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: holiday,not posting,archive,blog
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Feeling Blue for New Years?
2010-12-29 10:07:00
The holidays can be a lonely time, particularly if you have lost a loved one. Recalling memories of when that loved one was there may lead to feeling lonely, especially when you realize that New Years will never be the same. Maybe you feel lonely at holiday time simply because you have no one to share your time with or your company has you far away from home and family. Whatever the reason, there is a solution to loneliness. Want to talk about it? Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: loneliness,holiday,archive,blog
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The Burden of Debt
2010-12-28 20:03:00
Several financial concerns have arisen for truckers since the economy has worsened. Perhaps the biggest is the issue of debt. Will you be able to keep paying your bills? How can you reduce your mounting debt? Are mortgage, car and credit card bills piling up fast, threatening to bury you? Simply making ends meet can become a full-time job in and of itself. It’s a load that every trucker carries with him everywhere they go. Maybe 2011 is the year you need to become more disciplines in your spending habits. You can start with buying only what you need. Learn to live within your means. As you do, you load will get lighter. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: finance,debt,archive,blog
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Your Words Can Affect Your Marriage
2010-12-27 08:48:00
How do you talk to your spouse? Do you focus on the negative or the positive? My dad used to tell me “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” When our marriages aren’t going well, our first response is to be judgmental or disappointed towards our mate. This only adds to the problem. There is a time to question our spouses when the load of our marriage gets too heavy, but we must cautiously pick those times and do it in a loving manner (this might require someone else’s help). Our words can do more damage than we know. We should only use words that build up our spouse, not tear them down. No one likes to be torn down. Start using only the good words today. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: marriage,archive,blog
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We’ll Be Back
2010-12-23 08:47:00
From December 23, 2010 to December 24, 2010, the Drivers Wellness blog will not be updated to allow our staff to spend time with their family for Christmas. We will return on Monday, December 27, 2010.
Drivers Wellness wishes you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: holiday,not posting,archive,blog
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Christmas Hope
2010-12-22 08:18:00
It’s almost Christmas, a time when most drivers’ hearts turn longingly towards home. However, for some of us, going home is not an option. Being on the road when it seems like everyone else is going home can be very lonely. Don’t forget you can ship presents home to encourage those you love. You can also join in the festivities by phone even though you are far away.
Driver, are the circumstances of life weighing so heavy on your heart that you don’t feel like celebrating? Maybe you’re wondering why you should bother. Hope is not found in the tinsel, lights or family and friends. Lasting hope and peace can only be found when you understand the true meaning of Christmas. We’d be happy to share that with you today. Give us a call. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: holiday,significance,archive,blog
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To Scrooge or Not To Scrooge
2010-12-21 09:05:00
Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol tells the story of a wealthy but miserly old man named Ebenezer Scrooge. It was written to remind us that a full life is not found in self-service, but in helping those who are less fortunate.
Like Scrooge, we mistakenly believe that we’re self-made men. We have forgotten the many people who helped us out along the way. If we can read this blog, a teacher taught us; if we are alive, our parents made it happen and if we are working or have worked, somebody somewhere gave us a chance.
Driver, if you’re thinking that life hasn’t been kind to you; perhaps it’s your perception that needs adjusting. Don’t be a scrooge! Contact us. We’d be happy to help you turn it around. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: holiday,significance,contentment,archive,blog
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Legacy
2010-12-20 12:46:00
“Easy” Eddie’s lawyer skills kept Al Capone out of jail and living the high life. He didn’t so much care about the atrocities happening around him, but Eddie wanted to give his son a good name. He ‘fessed up to the authorities and Capone went to prison. Before the year was through, Eddie was murdered by the mob in a lonely Chicago alley.
A pilot, on his way back to his carrier, spotted a Japanese squadron headed straight for the fleet. Without concern for his safety, he attacked them. He fought so hard that the Japanese had to abort their mission. When they reviewed his gun cannons, they found he’d destroyed five enemy aircraft all by himself. He became the first Ace fighter pilot. His name was Butch O’Hare, recipient of the Medal of Honor and he was Eddie’s son. Chicago was so proud they named O’Hare airport after the brave pilot.
Everyone leaves an example to their children to follow: good or bad. Driver, you may be on the road a lot, but what kind of legacy are you leaving for your kids? It’s never too late to turn things around. Want to talk about it? Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: blog,archive,significance,parenting,family
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You are Not Alone
2010-12-17 14:47:00
Does it seem like your company has let you down? Did you spouse leave you all alone? Sometimes the hospitality of others is less than adequate. I wish I could wave my magic wand and make all of it disappear. But we both know I can’t do that. But I can say you don’t have to be alone. There is someone willing to listen. Give us a call. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: loneliness,archive,blog
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Does Anger or Love Drive Your Marriage
2010-12-16 12:30:00
Are you experiencing anger in your marriage? It’s hard enough to maintain open communication in a marriage when you are home every day, not to mention while out on the road. Sometimes we say harsh words to our spouse. Sometimes our significant others get frustrated during our absence and take their anger out on us. Let me encourage you to love your mate more than yourself even during these difficult times. Don’t let the circumstance steer your anger. Let love do the driving. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: anger,marriage,archive,blog
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Dialing 911
2010-12-15 12:27:00
We’re trained to dial 911 in an emergency. We take first aid, safety and emergency preparedness courses. All of them are designed to help us know what to do in an emergency. We prepare ahead of time because emergencies don’t give you time to think about how to react. If a crisis catches us off guard, it’s usually too late to figure out what to do. In fact, in the heat of the moment, a cool head has to be automatic and instinctive. It works the same way with personal crisis. The time to learn how to respond to one is before it strikes. Do you have a plan for how you’ll respond in a personal crisis? Do you know what to do? Who will you call? Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: crisis,archive,blog
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Something Old, Something New
2010-12-14 12:32:00
A crisis often brings two things: First and most obvious, a new problem is created. Second and usually overlooked, an old problem is revealed. When a crisis hits, we typically spend most of our energy taking care of the immediate problem that was created by it. After all, the new problem needs attention, right? But somewhere along the line, don’t forget to address the old problem too. Even if it’s been lingering in the shadows just below the surface for years going unnoticed and untreated. Once exposed, you will need to fix the old problems if you wish to avoid dealing with a future crisis. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: blog,archive,crisis
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The Crisis School
2010-12-13 12:54:00
There are basically two ways to view a crisis. Either it’s a problem from which to run or an opportunity from which to learn. We can choose to fear it, allowing it to immobilize us. Or we can stare it down and force it to educate us. You’ve heard the expression, “What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger.” Perhaps we should say, “What doesn’t kill us only makes us smarter.” Develop the habit of learning from every crisis you face. Don’t run or cower from them. Instead, determine to take a valuable lesson away from every disaster or catastrophe you experience in life. Few things can teach us more than a difficult and even painful crisis. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: crisis,archive,blog
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The Strength of a Tea Bag
2010-12-10 10:57:00
Someone once said, “People are like tea bags. You don’t know how strong they are until they’re in hot water.” It’s true. A crisis doesn’t necessarily make or break you; it merely reveals you. It shows how strong (or weak) you are. In that sense then, a crisis can be a good thing – relatively speaking. While a weak person crumbles and falls apart in a crisis, a strong person recoups in the face of one and becomes stronger as a result. How do you respond to a crisis? Have some weakness’ been revealed by the hot water you’re currently in? What do you need to do to become stronger? Give us a call if you need a hand with that. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: crisis,archive,blog
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Endless Possibility
2010-12-09 08:57:00
Recently, I heard a radio show host challenge a caller complaining about the current political situation. After the caller expressed his hopeless outlook, the host suggested he start seeing these circumstances as an opportunity to make a difference instead.
Truth is, every day we are faced with a choice: take the easy way out of difficulty or determine to make a difference to those around us. For example, we can go the extra mile and finish a job well, even if we’re tired. We can do what’s right for others even if no one is watching. Or we can focus only on ourselves and what we want to do and take the easy way out. Next time you’re caught in a situation that seems hopeless, try to see the opportunities around you. The possibilities are endless. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: contentment,personal growth,archive,blog
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Buying Love
2010-12-08 10:43:00
There was a period of time during my working career when I had a terrible boss who was mean and ruthless. As a junior executive with the company, he once fired a supplier and gave the contract to another. His supervisor complemented him for his decisive action, and so he thought firing people was the way to manage. When he came into our department to supervise, we repeatedly watched him zero in on someone, give him a hard time, and then fire him. Periodically, to make himself not look so bad, he’d buy the department gifts in order to try to gain their respect. Most of us in the department could see through what he was doing, and the bribes didn’t work.
Many of us often try to “buy” our way in life to make us feel better about who we are and what we are doing. Yet this way of life lacks integrity and others will see right through it. Are you a person of integrity? Let us know if you’d like to talk further about this. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: significance,archive,blog
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Missed it by a Mile
2010-12-07 08:14:00
When I was in basic training, the government issued a rife to me and then proceeded to teach me how to use it effectively. First, I learned to sight the rifle in so that the barrel lined up well with the target. Then I needed to learn to shoot at these targets from various positions. I kept hearing the phrase, “A miss is as good as a mile.” This meant that even if I almost hit the target, but missed it by only a fraction of an inch: I may as well have missed it by a mile. In many ways, many of us miss our target in life. We aim for wrong goals and spend time and money trying to find better targets. There is a remedy for this and it is a personal one that involves a significant relationship. Would you like to know more? Let us know. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: blog,archive,significance
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Your Service is Important
2010-12-06 09:08:00
Recently, while at an outdoor music festival, it was hard not to notice the number of trucks being used to help make it a successful event. Everything from food, ice, showers, and musical equipment came in or were made available on trucks. What would have happened had these trucks and drivers not been available to offer their services? Driver, being available to do your job is critical to keeping things running smoothly for businesses, events, and other people. Yet much more significant is your availability to your family. Being on the road for days and weeks at a time can make this particularly difficult for you. However, by planning ahead and using your days off wisely, you can offer a priceless service to those you love. If you need help in this area, give us a call. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: blog,archive,significance,family
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The Human Conflict
2010-12-03 15:04:00
Driver, do you find yourself wanting to do right, but doing wrong? I think it is a natural conflict. When I was a kid, there was a period of time when I was getting spanked every day. Frankly, as much as I didn’t like them, I deserved them because of my actions. One day, I thought, “I’m going to see if I can do everything right today and see if I can get through a day without a spanking.” I was very careful that day, but somewhere during the day I goofed and did something bad. I don’t remember what the offense was, but I can remember the “I blew it” feeling when I got my spanking. As adults, we realize that we frequently don’t do right. Those times can bother our consciences and we may feel disappointed with ourselves. Did you ever feel that you were powerless to do right? Would you like to know how to overcome failure? We can help. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: blog,archive,failure
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Hitting Black Ice
2010-12-02 11:52:00
We’ve all experienced the terror of hitting a patch of black ice. You were cruising along just fine, when all of a sudden, your wheels lost traction and your whole rig began to slide. It’s a scary feeling on the road. But it’s even worse in life. Have you felt that shocking sense of helplessness when you were blind-sided by a crisis? It hit you without warning, and your life began sliding out of control. If you had seen it coming, you could’ve better prepared yourself. But you didn’t. You couldn’t have. So you try not to panic when you hit the black ice of a crisis. You just grip the wheel tightly; steer into the slide and hold on for dear life. But believe it or not, nothing in life happens by chance, even a crisis. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: crisis,archive,blog
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Immediate Action
2010-12-01 14:06:00
There’s nothing worse than dragging a conflict out. It wears on our emotions. It consumes our thoughts. It gnaws at our stomach. It robs us of sleep. In the meantime, we rehearse what happened, replaying it in our mind’s eye time and time again. We fantasize about what we’d say if we got the chance to defend ourselves or justify our actions. We mentally practice rebuking the person we’re in conflict with so that we win the argument. But all of it only drags the solution out even longer, taking things to an absurd level. How can all this be avoided? Deal with it ASAP. Don’t wait. Make that call. As soon as you’re home, go to them and fix the problem. Quit dragging it out. Your nerves will thank you. Comment here.
For more information, check out the issues section on our resources page or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.
Want to help? You can help us get the word out about www.driverswellness.com by forwarding a link of this blog to your trucker friends and family.
Tags: conflict,archive,blog
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