You’ve seen them as you’re driving down the road—good ones, bad ones, and some that they should have thought twice about before posting. I am talking about the signs that many churches place in their front lawns. To quote a few: “Aliens welcome – plenty of space inside”; “If you stole our AC, you're sure gonna need it one day”; “There are some questions that can't be answered by Google”; “Honk if you love Jesus, Text while driving if you want to meet Him.” Some of us have very strong opinions about this subject. What is yours? We’d love to hear it. Give us a call or leave a comment. Comment here.
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Many years ago, as one of his first jobs, my dad worked with a local trucking company servicing and refueling trucks. Often, after he finished working on more than his share of trucks and had them parked and ready for the next delivery, he would bring his own car into the garage to service and polish it. When the owner visited one evening and surveyed the scene, he verified that all the trucks had been properly serviced; he then asked my dad if he would wash and polish his prized ’58 Thunderbird. Dad earned the owner’s trust and respect by exhibiting good work ethics. You never know who is observing you on the job; for your own wellbeing and that of your family, do your job to the best of your ability. Comment here.
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No one needs to be taught how to lie. It comes naturally to us. Listen to any small child, and it will soon become evident that the child will lie to circumvent authority to prevent being punished for some infraction of rules. Today’s society seems to support lying to accomplish whatever end is desired. We use euphemisms to avoid calling a lie what it really is. We call it a “white lie”, or “stretching the truth”. Driver, don’t believe it. It’s wrong to lie. Sometimes it seems hard to tell the truth, but better to live in truthful reality than always covering our tracks to uphold a falsehood or live in hiding. We face that challenge daily, but how would you like to live in peace with the freedom of a clear conscience? Comment here.
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Crimson Tide from Alabama, and their coach, Nick Sabin, were the national champions of college football last year. Sabin voiced his opinion recently regarding the activity of certain football agents toward college players. Many of them have broken the rules when recruiting new players and many of schools are on the hot seat lately because of this type of activity. Sabin went on to say that ultimately the players should be held accountable, but these less than honest agents should be penalized. Sabin feels that there is much more to life than materialistic goods. I agree with him and applaud his stance. Maybe more of us should think outside of our own wallet with a willingness to help others. Do you help others, or do you always hide your wallet? Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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I recently heard someone say that the best way to handle stress in your life is to know what you can or can’t expect from others. If you first understand that you can’t change or control the way others will act, especially those you come in contact with each and every day, and you can only control yourself, you will be well on your way to handling this stress. Secondly, if you know what types of things stress you out, you can better recognize them as they come, and be more prepared or know how to avoid them completely. Do you know what stresses you out? If you need help understanding stress, let us know. Comment here.
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I recently read a story about two different NASCAR drivers that had been placed on probation and fined twenty-five thousand dollars for aggressive driving. I say that if you are not an aggressive driver, you should not drive a race car to begin with, but let’s focus on the penalties. Do you think the dollar amount that was designated actually hurt them? Are they more interested in finishing first or in the finances? Both of the possibilities seem somewhat misguided to me.Shouldn’t we focus on helping others more than benefiting ourselves? This would include our own families, or perhaps the neighbor next door who has been laid off and can’t afford to buy groceries, or any number of other possibilities. I believe that if our attention would be on others more than ourselves, we would see significant results. Comment here.
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Stress on the highway can quite often become overwhelming. One way to help with this kind of stress is to follow the rules. And if people don’t want to follow the rules, let them take a train! It always seems to be the other driver that’s not paying attention, but maybe if we give some special attention to what our following distance is, or whether or not we are using our turn signals, or even just giving a smile along the way, just maybe it will become contagious. Possibly the next driver will start to pay attention, and the next one, and after a while there could be more drivers following the rules and helping to make life less stressful. Try it and see if it works. Comment here.
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According to the Sports Illustrated annual analysis of the highest earning U.S. athletes, Tiger Woods is still listed as number one. His endorsements for the year 2010 are twenty-two million less than last year, but are still estimated at ninety million dollars for one year. Can you believe that? That’s a lot of money, and I don’t mind admitting that I would like the opportunity to spend that amount. Yet, I can’t help but wonder if it’s all worth it. Woods has been through some very difficult times in the past year, and I would hope he would want to trade all of his money to do it over again and do it right. If we focus on our own desires and wants, we will end up in poverty, emotionally speaking. Money does not buy happiness. So what does? Try focusing on others and see what happens. Comment here.
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On a scale from 1 to 10, with 10 being the most vexing, what stresses you out the most while on the road? Is it the time restraints that are imposed upon the driver, always worrying whether or not you are under the necessary weight limits, the ever changing D.O.T. rules that you must adhere to, or is it something personal, such as your lack of family time, sleep, or adequate finances? Whatever it may be that you stress about, take note that each one can be overcome. With a little practice, you can begin to recognize and take the necessary steps to properly handle those things, which can help you win the battle against stress on the road. Let us know if you need help. Comment here.
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Following the national basketball association news, the recent headlines highlighted the merger of three of the most well known basketball figures all landing positions with Miami, Florida. These three players claim to have their hearts set on one thing: championships (plural). They want to be the best of all time. I’m sure a large paycheck accompanies these positions, but they say it doesn’t matter, they just want to win. Some fans around the country have been hurt by these decisions because they feel betrayed and wonder what happened to team loyalty. Now I know you can’t please all of the people all of the time, but was there any consideration of others? I would love to see public figures focus on others instead of themselves. Where does your focus lie? Do you only think of yourself? Comment here.
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There's no doubt that you’ve traveled over a bridge recently. A bridge provides passage over some sort of obstacle: a river, a valley, or a road. Bridges are everywhere and are a typical part of everyday life for most drivers. Maybe you’ve been turned away from crossing a bridge because your load was too heavy and you had to readjust to a new route. Sometimes we might find ourselves facing certain obstacles in life that can seem insurmountable and we need a “bridge” to get us over it. That’s when friends and family can be our bridges. As we lean on them for support, heed the wise advice they give, and use them as sounding boards, they can be invaluable to us as they help us journey through the difficult times in our lives. Comment here.
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There is a lot of frustration and stress regarding the new CSA 2010 regulations. Both companies and drivers are anxious about whether or not they will be able to meet the criteria that has been laid out, or perhaps not laid out, within the new guidelines. Part of the pressure revolves around facing “something new”. Not many people like change, especially when it has the potential of altering their career, or dipping into their wallets. Without knowing all the ins and outs of the regulation, let me still encourage you not to stress out over it. Worrying about something never helps; it only makes things seem worse. If you have questions, ask someone, and if you don’t understand something, do some research. There are people ready to help. Comment here.
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The largest social network website is Facebook. The founder of Facebook states that they originally started the website so college-age students could find old friends from high school to see where they are and how they are doing. They claim that it now has grown so much it literally allows anyone to look up any person in the world they choose. The realization of this literally floors me. What happened to hanging out with friends and your best girl in your hotrods at the local ice cream spot? I may be a little naive, but this type of friendship concerns me. I think we need friends we can see face to face, so we can sharpen each other through good times and bad to become better people. Let me know what you think. Comment here.
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If you follow hockey, then you know that the NHL union has the option to file a grievance against the league after rejecting a contract deal between a certain player and team. It doesn’t really matter who the player and team are, but I did want to point out that the contract was worth one hundred and two million dollars for seventeen years of play. Can you even imagine one hundred and two million dollars? Is any player worth that kind of money? I’m not here to judge the contracts of professional sports players, but personally, I think that’s a little too much money. Not to mention why anybody would consider themselves worth that much. Whatever happened to putting others first, thinking of someone else’s needs before our own? I believe we would sleep better at night, and have more productive lives if we would put others before ourselves. What do you think? Comment here.
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Many trucking companies have not hesitated to dive head first into the digital age to help with the communication and accountability of their day to day operations. This has been beneficial in the area of dispatching their drivers. At one time, we had to pull over and find a payphone during business hours to receive our next instructions. Today drivers can phone in from the comfort of their cabs or even use computers to obtain their instructions. Companies now have the capability of pinpointing the exact location of their vehicles and drivers. Of course, along with the good comes the bad. Many of the positive traits are also negative stressors. Phone ringing while you’re trying to sleep is just one. How do you handle the stress of the digital age in your life? Let us know. Comment here.
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Do you still maintain old-fashioned photo albums? Every once in a while I’ll pull one out of the early days of our kids or my military years and reminisce of days gone by with good memories, as well as some not so good. Quite often at Christmastime, my father-in-law likes to break out the old slide projector and slides. We sit and laugh for hours, just reminiscing with a little friendly jabbing at one another. I recently read that one of the social websites has over fifty billion (yes, billion) different photos posted on their website. That’s a lot of pictures to share, but it’s not quite the same as when you can sit and laugh, and do a little poking at close friends sitting next to you. How and with whom do you share your photos? These kinds of relationships are very important in our lives. Comment here.
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The recent upgrade and change in security at our airports makes many airline travelers very discontent. They claim it adds an additional amount of stress to their travel plans and doesn’t make it very fun for them to fly. The amount of security and stress doesn’t even come close to the amount of security and stress that truck drivers face trying to transport a load from point A to point B; not to mention if you have a load that enters, exits, or goes through another country. The requirements that drivers are forced to deal with for each and every load they sign for (or try to get someone else to sign for) would leave the normal air traveler shaking in their boots. When the stress gets to be too much for you to handle, give us a call. Comment here.
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The end of the baseball season isn’t even here yet and current managers are talking about where they will be next year. I think the owners should see how they finish this year before they start to renegotiate their contracts for next year. Obviously, money will be at the center of these contracts and negotiations, and they will most likely be looking out for number one before anything else. That really isn’t how it should be. What would happen if we acted that way? What would happen if all our decisions were based upon our own goals and our desires? Maybe we should think of the needs of others first, before our own. Wouldn’t that be the right and noble thing to do? Tell us what you think. Comment here.
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Etiquette is a word we don’t hear very often these days. Many drivers today get extremely frustrated and stressed out because of the lack of etiquette in the trucking industry. Things like drivers cutting you off, running in the wrong lane, not using turn signals, but using plenty of improper sign language and extensive lip service, are just the tip of the iceberg. You probably are aware of many more that have not been mentioned, and probably of some I don’t even know about it. Let me suggest that proper etiquette starts with you. The task of controlling your stress could start with you changing your attitude and demonstrating good manners out on the highway. Let us know how we can help. Comment here.
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One of the social internet giants has stated that they see themselves at the beginning of a journey which gains them access to pictures of a world they never had seen before. I don’t disagree with that statement, nor do I believe that these social networks are evil. However, I do feel that maybe the days of visiting with family and friends to share our lives could be a thing of the past for many people. I fear that the social connection we once knew is gone. There are people who have more friends online than they do in their own town. Let me encourage you to build relationships with those around you. They will be there to help with the troubles and trials of your everyday life. Comment here.
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A ten-year-old girl in Michigan died after she went into convulsions that no one could explain, except for the fact that bruises on her head and side had been observed. Those investigating were hoping an autopsy would reveal much more. There is a sad history behind this young, defenseless girl’s home life. The Michigan Child Protection Services had removed her from her mom’s home a couple of years earlier after evidence of physical abuse, ranging from two sexual reports, to bleeding and black eyes, to numerous bruises, had been recorded. This kind of abuse should make your heart sink. There is absolutely no excuse for this or any type of abuse. But all too often, physical abuse goes unnoticed and unreported, and too many end up the same as this little child from Michigan. If you are aware of any kind of abuse, please let someone know. Someone’s life may depend on it. Comment here.
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If you’re a baseball fan, you’ve probably heard that the Texas Rangers have been in a little financial trouble for quite some time now and were forced to file bankruptcy. They recently went up for auction and it all came down to two bidders: the current owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, and the Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan and associate. The winning bidder was Nolan Ryan in the amount of five hundred and ninety three million dollars! That’s a lot of money. Are they worth that much? Is any of it worth that much? (No wonder I have to pay so much to attend a ball game!) Where do you spend your hard earned dollars? Where is your focus when it comes to money? And should money, fame and recognition be the center of our attention? Let us know what you think. Comment here.
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Here at Drivers Wellness, we have recently become aware of and have started a friendship with an organization that focuses on the tragedy of human trafficking. If you are unaware of this, human trafficking is when young underage girls are brought into the industry of sexual slavery against their will. They are brought in from other countries and kidnapped from within the United States, and forced to provide sex acts for money, which their traffickers keep. This kind of abuse is one of the most terrible cruelties, and the testimonies are sickening. If you are a trucker and see this type of activity in the truck stops you frequent, please give us a call. We will either put you in touch with the trafficking authorities, or we will contact them for you. Don’t let this type of abuse go on in our truck stops. Call us for more information. Comment here
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USA Today stated that the social network giant, Facebook, has grown to over five hundred million members. That’s a lot of people. When they first started and had a mere one million members, they conducted a survey and discovered that the two favorite books of members were the Harry Potter series and the Bible. Now that they have crossed the five hundred million members mark, they conducted the same survey and found that the same two books, Harry Potter and the Bible, are still the two favorites. What do you and your circle of friends find to be your favorite books? It could have a huge influence on what and where the conversation goes with your friends. Comment here.
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Maybe you are familiar with the ex-governor of Illinois, Rod Blagojevich. His story is somewhat intriguing as we can learn a thing or two regarding the abuse he used within his office. The first thing is in regards to the abuse of power. Whether your power is within your own your truck, the management of your office or at home with your family, we should not use that power for our own glorification. Leadership should be like a bridle on a horse: power under control. The second thing is about verbal abuse. At his recent court date, Mr. Blagojevich decided not to testify for himself. Why? Because his advisors realized that his tongue would hurt more than help. Our tongues have a way of getting us in trouble. If you struggle with abuse of power, whether physical or verbal, let us help. You’ll be a much better person for it. Comment here.
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There is a section on some of the social network websites that allow members to record their “hometown” and “current city”. Obviously, the hometown is where they were born and the current city is where they now reside. The average distance between those two cities within the United States is four hundred and eighty seven miles. That’s a pretty big distance which indicates that many people have moved away from their hometowns and are now living far away from their roots. Maybe this is one of the reasons these social websites have grown to the size they are today. How far away are you from your hometown? Have you left your roots? This can be very difficult and lonely at times. Let us know your thoughts. Comment here.
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Recently, the media covered a story about a government worker who had been fired from her position because of some racial statements she allegedly had made. The accusations ran fast and wild. Within three days, this government employee was verbally abused, lost her job, and was labeled as a racist who didn’t deserve to work at that level within the government. After the entire story had been revealed, she was found not to be a racist and was actually helping those she had been accused of hurting. The moral of the story is that our tongues can cause damage and can get ahead of our minds. Let me encourage you not to speak unless you have something nice to say, and also, if it’s not true, don’t say it. Have you hurt someone with your words lately? Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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I will watch or listen to as many baseball games as I possibly can, since I’m such a big fan of it. My wife, however, sometimes gets annoyed with me and I need to be careful that I don’t allow my attraction to baseball to overrule my relationship with her. I recently read a story about a retired baseball player who had a temporary injunction filed against him by his wife after a domestic dispute at their home in Tampa, Florida. His wife stated that they got into an argument and her husband crossed the line between discussion and abuse. Whether it’s verbal or physical abuse, it’s all wrong. There is so much abuse within households today that goes unnoticed. Why do we treat the ones we love so badly? If you struggle with any type of abuse, please call us. Don’t let another day go by. Comment here.
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Working with others takes cooperation and patience. One trucker was having a bad day as he was trying to get a piece of heavy equipment loaded onto his truck. He was in such a state of mind, he would not heed the advice of those trying to work with him. At the end of the day, the equipment was damaged and he was held responsible. We should be interested in finding the best way in a situation, not in having things our own way. Consider this the next time you are trying to work your way through a relationship or work issue. Comment here.
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I recently heard that some frequent airline travelers have become discontent with the direction the airline travel industry is going. They claim that many passengers recline seats in their laps, they can no longer get an in-flight hot meal, and travelers, in general, have become inconsiderate and downright rude. If they were to travel a mile in your shoes for a week, they would soon see how discontent they are with their travel woes and actually experience some real stress in their lives. Drivers face stress all day, every day, all year long; things like road congestion, certain hand gestures, no in-truck hot meal, and no sleep, just to mention a few. Stress is a real part of a driver’s life and if you need help handling it, please let us know. Comment here.
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There are several social internet sites available today in which people have become involved to help with their need for social connection. The downside to this is that many have allowed these sites to consume a lot of their time and energy, in place of getting together and spending time with an actual person. One site has recorded over four hundred thousand events posted each day which people are involved in. If we would put half as much effort into the everyday, face-to-face relationships in our lives, we’d have a fellowship of friends that could never be broken. Who do you share the events of your life with? Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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It’s time for the baseball trade deadline and for football players to report to their training camps. Along with this, there seems to be an all too familiar ring in the air which revolves around the all-mighty dollar. Some players want a minimum of one million dollars for the 2010 season, or they won’t play. Some have even threatened to sit out the first ten games of the football season if they don’t get what they want, and have been quoted as saying they are “so angry” for not being rewarded as they think they should be. First of all, the amount these players make is baffling, and secondly, many of them seem to be extremely self-centered. What would happen if truckers acted this way? What is the center of your focus? Do you feel you are worth more than you receive? Let us know what you think our focus should be. Comment here.
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USA Today published a story that was titled “Manners? What Manners?” It focused upon the growing number of stressors people face while flying on various commercial airlines. The first sentence of the article read “As flying gets more stressful, some passengers turn rude.” Hasn’t stress and rudeness of travelers been around for quite some time; maybe not always in the air, but most certainly on the highways? Have you witnessed this type of stress while driving? Most drivers face this every day of their lives. How do you handle it? What do you do? Let us know if you need help. Comment here.
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You may or may not be a Facebook fan, but it has been documented that they list one hundred and fifteen million (yes, million) confirmed friendships each and every day. What this means is that somebody you know knows someone else, and they want to be your online friend. No matter how you slice it, that’s a lot of friends. Could it be that our world has become way too electronic, and face-to-face friendships have gone by the wayside? I’m not implying that I don’t like Facebook, however, friends that you can share with, cry with, and see face-to-face make all the difference in the world. How many up-close and personal friends do you have? Do you have someone you can talk to on a regular basis when you need help? Call us if you don’t. Comment here.
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Do you get angry easily? Do you lash out verbally or physically when pushed too far? One must be careful about anger. Is there a just cause, such as when someone’s innocence is violated or the helpless are being taken advantage of? Oftentimes, our anger is about personal offenses; not getting our own way, having someone disagree with us, or having what we feel is our right taken away from us. This kind of anger is usually counterproductive physically, emotionally, and socially. Learn to know the warning signs of your anger before you go too far with your reactions. Need help? Comment here.
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Ah, summertime. The sun shines, things grow, and fruit is plentiful at roadside stands. It’s a great time for lemonade, watermelon, grilling, camping, water recreation and vacationing! During one vacation, my older brother was driving us from Oakland to San Diego, California to visit relatives. We got as far as Modesto when the engine overheated. It seemed as if we spent half a day waiting for the garage to pressure-flush the block and radiator before we were back on the road. If we had prepared the car properly, we’d have been spared the aggravation, time lost and an extra night in a motel. As important as it is to prepare for a vacation trip however, preparing for other things is even more important. There is one trip we all must take, yet many have made no preparation to ensure a positive outcome. Know what that is? Comment here.
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For the OTR driver there are many temptations while at the truck stop. The Internet also makes access to pornographic sites too easy. The curious look may seem harmless, but the images will grab thoughts, seduce and “hook” a person’s will. Soon, like a slave, he returns over and over again. What satisfied yesterday will not satisfy tomorrow. The viewer will want more. It’s the nature of lust. Pornography soon degenerates into an insatiable addiction. Men addicted to pornography often become adulterous or seek out prostitutes, because the wife will be unable or unwilling to comply with the demands. Marriages are destroyed and families are torn apart as everyone suffers. This is a vicious cycle; one no man should walk into with his eyes open. Please give us a call and let us help you break the cycle. Comment here.
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Every driver has their own style. Drivers pick the lane they prefer to travel in, they choose when to gear down or up, and even when to turn their lights on or off. These are all choices a driver makes after considering safety, equipment requirements, and personal preference. Drivers choose their lifestyles as well. Their upbringing, environment, and what they have been taught influence this. What type of lifestyle have you chosen? Choose wisely, as your lifestyle affects not only you, but your family and those with whom you work. If you need help in this area, please give us a call. Comment here.
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Text messages were sent back and forth on the cell phone of a 17-year-old driver moments before her sport-utility vehicle crossed lanes and slammed head-on into a truck, killing her and four other high school graduates. The media focused, and rightly so, on the tragedy for the families involved in losing young daughters and on the topic of texting while driving. But not much information was given about the driver involved. How does a driver deal with the emotional and mental stress of such a tragic accident? It will take time to heal and for the images to fade, and it will take support from family, friends, and maybe a professional. If you, or someone you know, have been involved in a serious accident, don’t try to deal with the after-effects on your own. Give us a call and let us help you get started on the road to emotional wellness again. Comment here.
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Let’s talk about addiction to gambling. This can be a very touchy subject because of all the legalized ways to do it these days in areas like casinos, daily lottery games, and a wide variety of sporting events. The vision of financial freedom is just around the corner with each and every wager. It always seems so close and might very well happen the next time around. To make matters worse, when you get a taste of winning, this only fuels the gambling high. I read stories about lottery winners who squandered everything away and life is now worse than it was before. Gambling can become an addiction which brings devastation to families from every neighborhood. Don’t get caught up in gambling. Not only will your wallet appreciate it, you and your family will as well. Let us know if we can help. Comment here.
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Prison inmates can become what is known as ‘institutionalized’. They become so conditioned to life on the inside of a prison that they become afraid of any kind of change. When paroled, it’s hard for them to adjust to living outside on their own. Sometimes a person can get so comfortable with living in a state of brokenness that they’re too afraid to leave it. Is there something so familiar to you that you’re too afraid to change and therefore you miss out on becoming whole? It may be a toxic relationship or being forced to push the legal limits just to keep your job. In the long run, these things will cause more hurt and brokenness in your life, but you can take the proper steps now to make a change. We are available to help you take the first step to break free. Give us a call. Comment here.
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As we address many different types of addictions, many of them follow a similar downward pattern. Let me share with you the five identifiable traits of addiction:
·The first one is your focus, much of which is directed toward that one thing.
·The second one is tolerance. You find that you don’t mind those things that at one time had bothered you.
·Number three is denial. You can’t see the problem and won’t recognize it even when others point it out to you.
·Number four is consequences. Even though you endure terrible consequences, you still won’t admit you have a problem.
·And last but not least, is painful withdraw. If you don’t get what you are addicted to, you become irritated, angry, suffer anxiety attacks, and get depressed.
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A good truck driver will pay attention to their surroundings so they can be proactive to avoid incidents. For instance, if you notice someone ahead tailgating, you know that you need to allow extra space or maneuver away from those vehicles. It is a potential hazard waiting to happen. A good truck driver will also pay attention to the state of their marriage and family life. They will notice if there are potential hazards that need to be addressed before leaving for a long haul and when to steer away from something that could possibly harm their marriage relationship. They will be proactive with their days off at home by planning ahead to spend time with their spouse and children. Let us know how we can help you be a good driver, spouse, and parent, and avoid problems before they start. Comment here.
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The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act, which was enacted last year, will go into effect soon. What does this mean for you? One thing is that credit card companies now have a cap on what they can charge a customer for late fees and penalty charges. The new cap is twenty five dollars on all late payments. This, theoretically, will keep companies from taking advantage of cash-strapped customers, and at first glance, seems beneficial. However, it does not correct the problem of why people end up in this financial predicament in the first place. If you find yourselves making late payments or minimal payments on your credit card bills, give us a call. There is a better solution other than capping your penalties and making the minimum payment. 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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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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If you struggle with depression, especially while on the road, driving alone for hours or days can make each one seem unbearably dark and long. You may be isolated in your truck and feel as if there is no hope for brighter times ahead. One of the things I find interesting about flying is being able to rise above a cloudy, overcast sky and eventually see the sun against the blue sky. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that the sun is still shining above heavy clouds – we just can’t see it. While thoughts of better days ahead may not end your time of depression, this can be something to hold onto to give you hope. Thomas Fuller said, “If it were not for hopes, the heart would break.” Where does your hope come from? Who gives you hope in dark times? Give us a call and let’s talk about this. Comment here.
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