It's February of 2021 and a lot of us entered 2021 cautiously. Some of us needed January of 2021 to recover from 2020. Even though 2020 wasn't completely a waste, we still needed that recovery time to prepare and outline our resolutions/goals for this year. If you are like me and needed a recovery month from 2020 to get your mind, body, and spirit caught up to the new year, I got you. I understand. You are my people. I am going to talk about the expectations I am setting for myself, why I am creating them, and the accountability measures I am implementing to ensure my goals are accomplished. 

Follow me @beingbetterpod on Instagram/Facebook

I discuss how crazy the holidays make me and why this year feels so much more hopeful. Between teaching, holiday shopping/gift-giving, and family,  the panic attacks seem inevitable. Additionally, a global pandemic has not done stopped the crowds from being out. How are you dealing with all? 

I will discuss education and my relationship with it as a teacher in a non-union state in more detail in an upcoming episode.  Until then, here is a snippet from episode 7 of my conversation with Aaron Isaiah about his time in education thus far as a young African American male. 

We don't like to discuss the ugly of depression, especially in some cultures. For some of us, the guilt and shame attached to it make it worse, but better is possible especially if we honestly talk about it. Preferably, with a well-trained therapist, but here is a start.

To learn more about me, you can visit my website at www.beingbetterpodcast.com You can also follow me on Instagram @beingbetterpod. If you like what you hear, don't forget to subscribe, comment, and share.

While there are many emergency mental health hotlines, if you or someone you care about is having thoughts of suicide, call 911 for immediate help.

Some of the reputable 24-hour mental health hotlines that can provide you with support, education, and resources include:

Mental Health America Hotline: Text MHA to 741741. Mental Health America is a nationwide organization that provides assistance through this text line. You will be linked to someone who can guide you through a crisis or just provide information. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. Crisis intervention and free emotional support are available, which is helpful when you need confidential assistance during a time of emotional distress for you or a loved one. The helpline is open 24/7, and a live online chat is available as well. 

Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741. Specialized crisis counselors are just a text message away on this free, confidential 24-hour support line. To further protect your privacy, these messages do not appear on a phone bill. The text line also provides services and support if you are upset, scared, hurt, frustrated, or distressed. 

The Samaritans: 1-212-673-3000. This is a New York-based organization that operates a 24-hour crisis hotline for anyone in the area. Even if you’re not in crisis but feel like you need emotional support, this hotline can help. 

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255. Text a message to 838255. Operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs, these services aid veterans and their families who may be in crisis by connecting them with VA responders. 

Check Your Insurance Coverage Here: Struggling with drug addiction? Let's verify your coverage for treatment at an American Addiction Centers location. Your information is always confidential. Source National Alliance on Mental Illness. (n.d.). Mental Health by the Numbers.

https://www.psychguides.com/guides/mental-health-hotline/

How many times have you questioned yourself, your talents? So often we lose because we are too afraid to take center stage and be in the spotlight. In this episode, my guest, Aby Deal(@abyinreallife), and I discuss our personal journeys to taking the stage. 

You can learn more about me, Dorcas Dorsale, join the Being Better network, and/or become an active participant in the Being Better: Blogging the Process community by clicking here. www.beingbetterpodcast.com

Please share, comment, review, subscribe and leave a voice message here. anchor.fm/beingbetterwithd/message

Find out more about Aby Deal and her work in the Body Positive movement here. linktr.ee/abyinreallife

You can also follow me on socials: @beingbetterpod

What's the name of your chaos? How does your chaos prevent you from feeling content? This episode sheds light on my struggle with accepting and appreciating my life in every state. Contentment isn't elusive as long as we stay present. 

You can learn more about me, Dorcas Dorsale, join the Being Better network, and/or become an active participant in the Being Better: Blogging the Process community by clicking here.

If you want to read more about diet culture and reconditioning thought patterns, you can check out Sara Upson's post, It's Time to Drop Out of Diet Culture here.

Please share, comment, review, and subscribe, and leave a voice message here.

We all have flaws, but are we comfortable with talking about them openly? I will tell you yours if you tell me mine OR I will go ahead and tell you mine.  Have you decided to leave your setting at "you get what you get"? Have you looked in the mirror and said, "You need to get it together because this ain't it." I am in this place now. I want to be better, but it is just so comfy here. However, I am not reaching my full potential here either. I cannot honestly be a good person, family member, friend, or colleague here. Listen, I am standing in the mirror saying, "Not today or any other day, SATAN!" 

Let's be better together!

This episode is a glimpse into the world of Being Better with Dorcas Dorsale. 

The release date of the first full episode of Being Better is September 6, 2020. 

Episodes will be released every two weeks. In between time, visit our website and become an active participant in the Getting Better Together community where we will be blogging the process. 

You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @beingbetterpod