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When Life Gets Tough
Carol Juergensen Sheets
When bad things happen to good people, clients usually want to know the “why.” Although this is a normal question to ponder, it can be a difficult one because oftentimes there is not a definitive why.
If you think about your life and the circumstances that have occurred, you may question why the situation had gone downhill, worked against you or taken such a deadly turn. When catastrophes happen, or tragedies occur, people often question what they could have done differently to have prevented them in the first place. Although these are all normal reactions to difficult situations, we often must live with the fact that we may never get the answers. So much of life is outside of our control and there really was not anything that one could have done to prevent the situation from occurring. If your marriage resulted in divorce, it is natural to take an inventory and ask yourself “what might I have done to turn the situation around?” If your child is on drugs, it is normal to ask yourself “what might I have done to prevent this addiction from occurring?” If your company got downsized, it may be necessary to ask, “what might I have done to be one of the employees who was retained as opposed to let go?” But after you ask, how might I have contributed to the problem, it is important to recognize that sometimes you did not contribute to the problem at all. There will be times when a spouse will make choices to be with another person even though he/ she was perfectly happy in the marriage. It is conceivable that your child who was on the honor roll will try using recreational drugs and will be swept up by the addiction because he had a genetic predisposition
for addiction. In this uncertain financial climate, there will be businesses that are forced to downsize even if you were an exemplary employee. Unfortunately, too many people beat themselves up and ruminate over 3 questions that keep them feeling inferior and inadequate. This keeps them in a state of low self-esteem. 3 questions that they play over and over in their heads are: • Why wasn’t I good enough? • Why didn’t I see this coming so that I could have prevented it? • Will I ever feel safe again to trust that the world has my back? When life deals you a rough blow, it is especially important to remind yourself that often things are out of your control and that your next step is to build your self-esteem and start focusing on the what you might be able to do to grow from the situation. When you are dealing with situations that left no clues prior to the discovery, you must be able to tell yourself that sometimes people with addictions, or infidelity issues are masters at deception and that the normal person would not have seen it coming. And downsizing is normal and can be a catalyst for change. When your life has been shaken to the core, it is important to take yourself out of the victim role and ask yourself, how can I grow stronger from this and more importantly how can I have faith that I will not only grow stronger from it, but I will also choose to believe that these changes will work to my benefit. When you chose to use these strategies, you empower yourself to grow stronger.
Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317 218-3479. You can watch Carol the Coach segments on WTHR’s Channel 13 Wednesdays @ 12:50PM. 4
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It’s a New Year... Its New Years which means setting new goals and reviewing last years. Is losing weight and exercising still on the list. How many times have you started the New Year by joining a fitness center and a new diet with no long-term success? How do you stop yoyo dieting and achieve your health goals so you can live a healthy active life you dream about. The first step to getting healthy is to set goals that make your Health a priority and requires commitment and investment in your health. Next write a health plan with mission statement, desired future state, rewards for achieving goals. Then list your goals (mentally, physically, spiritually) and action steps, dates to achieve and put your plan in motion. Next is realizing you don’t have to do it alone. Choose a Lifestyle program that provides personalized weekly support to build healthy habits and combines weight loss, education and lifestyle coaching to ensure you keep weight off for the rest of your life and achieve your health goals and dreams. Call us today and take back your health and learn how Ideal Lifestyle is transforming lives in a different way so you become the best version of “you” can be.
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LINDA H. HAVEL – A Trustworthy Laywer Who Cares Finding a lawyer that will fight for you and touch base with you on a frequent and personal level is not easy to do. When you hire me, this is the type of communication you will get. I have 23 plus years of experience in personal injury litigation and trial work. I have represented individuals suffering from serious injuries to the brain and body including but not limited to brain injuries, neck and spinal injuries, eye injuries, burn injuries, and injuries of the limbs including paralysis. I will help you understand what your damages are including possible long term impairment, the amount of any past lost wages, and the loss of your ability to continue working in your present job or to compete in the workplace. I fight for payment of your past and future medical bills as well as compensation for your pain and suffering, permanent disfigurement, permanent impairment, scarring, cognitive impairment, emotional distress, and the overall loss of the quality of your life. Regardless of the size of the case, I fight as hard as I can for my clients.
PROACTIVE STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM BEFORE YOU HIRE AN ATTORNEY When someone is injured in an accident, whether it’s an auto, motorcycle, or bicycle accident, a slip and fall, or some other circumstance caused by another’s negligence, that person is in shock. It is difficult to think straight or ask the right questions. Many times, a person is too injured to do anything at the time of their injury other than seek medical attention. But often, that is not the case. Knowing what to do beforehand can help you protect your claim. Here are some simple tips on what to do if you are injured:
Collisions involving moving vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles, trucks: Photograph the scene where the collision occurred before vehicles/motorcycles/trucks or bicycles are moved Photograph the damage on all vehicles/ motorcycles/trucks or bicycles before they are moved Provide a statement to the investigating officer explaining what occurred from your point of view
Obtain a copy of the police report from www.Buycrash.com Notify your auto insurance carrier right away that you have been involved in an accident Don’t agree to allow your motor vehicle to be salvaged by your insurance carrier until you have had a chance to examine your vehicle and take photographs. If liability is in question, you may need the property damage information to help your case.
Slip and Falls:
Photograph the rug, mat, spill, step, hole, obstacle or other item or circumstance that caused your fall. If the slip occurred as a result of a mat or rug, photograph the underside of the mat or rug before leaving the scene Report the fall to a person with authority and provide your own written account - do not sign their written account Ask for a copy of the incident report before you leave the scene Ask for the name of the company’s insurance carrier and request that a claim for your medical expenses be opened pursuant to their med-pay coverage If the fall occurs at someone else’s home, ask for a copy of their homeowner’s insurance policy and/or the name of their homeowner’s insurance carrier
For all situations:
If requested, provide a tape recorded statement to your insurance company only – do not provide a tape recorded statement to anyone else’s insurance company or an investigator Seek immediate medical attention – do not wait and delay treatment Explain how you were injured to the attending physician Follow all of your doctor’s orders and keep a copy of all medical visits, prescriptions and records pertaining to you injury Know your health insurance coverage and keep track of your co-pays and expenses
If you have an injury and believe you may have a claim, I encourage you to contact me on my cell phone at 317-525-7754 or at my office at 317-576-8620 for a free consultation.
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January 2018 Sunday, December 31, 8:00pm Downtown Indy Inc’s New Year’s Eve on Georgia Street Georgia Street is the place to be this New Year’s Eve! Come for an exciting entertainment line-up, stimulating sights, plenty of food and drink and a unique midnight extravaganza. Downtown Indy, Inc.’s 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration brought to you by The Indiana Union Construction Industry promises to be the best party in the city. At 11:59 pm, an IndyCar hoisted high above the crowd will once again descend to a collective countdown amidst great fanfare and fireworks at midnight. Sunday, December 31, 8:30pm Pat McAfee presents A Ridiculous New Year’s Eve at Old National Centre. Theatre show and midnight ball drop included! Sunday, December 31 NYE Extravaganza presented by Taft at The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts. Come join us as we ring in 2018 with a Palladium blowout featuring four distinct party zones! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and desserts along with a cash bar, while grooving to the music of, Indy's own, the Bishops on the main stage, a Latin dance band in the Robert Adam Room, the jazz stylings of the Scott Routenberg Trio in the Founders Room, and DJ Futon John in the Shiel Sexton Songbook Lounge. Last year’s event sold out, so get your tickets now! New this year: Complimentary water and soft drinks for designated drivers! December 28 – January 28 A Beef & Boards: Greater Tuna This sidesplitting comedy takes place in Tuna, the third-smallest town in Texas. Get ready to laugh as all 20 of its wacky residents are played by Eddie Curry & Jeff Stockberger! www.beefandboards.com Wednesday, January 3, 11:30 am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Southside Lunch Special Interest Group at Bar Louie in Greenwood. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with 20
NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib.com Thursday, January 4, 9:00am – 11:00am Successful Women Made Here Monthly Event Join the monthly events with a notable businesswoman, training, and mastermind session to help solve your challenges and share your triumphs at 250 W. 96th St. www.SuccessfulWomenMadeHere.com Wednesday, January 10, 7:30am Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) – Northside Breakfast at LePeep on Meridian in Carmel. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. This event is focused on expanding your network and learning more about each other. www.nowib.com Thursday, January 11, 11:30am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) - Northside Lunch Special Interest Group at Buca di Beppo at 6045 East 86th St. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib.com Tuesday, January 16, 11:15 am – 1:00pm Network of Women in Business (NOWIB) -Downtown Lunch Special Interest Group at Tavern On South, 423 W. South St, Indy. Join in for a casual conversation and networking with NOWIB members and guests. www.nowib.com Thursday, January 18, 4:30pm One Zone (Carmel & Fishers Chamber) Taste of the Chamber 2018 at Ritz Charles. www.onezonecommerce.com Thursday, January 18, 8:30 – 11:00am National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Circle for Learning at the Indiana Wesleyan University. This month's topic is Workforce Development: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace. Join NAWBO-Indianapolis for an engaging panel discussion where experts will share key strategies
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Calendar of Events for mitigating and managing sexual harassment in the workplace. www. nawboindy.org Thursday, January 18, 8:30 – 11:00am National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – New/ Potential Member Coffee at Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee Company. Join the New/Potential Member Coffee at the Calvin Fletcher's Coffee Company in Fountain Square. Connect with other business owners and learn more about the benefits of NAWBO. www.nawboindy.org Friday, January 19 – Sunday, January 28 Indianapolis Home Show at Indiana State Fairgrounds. The Indianapolis Home Show is the nation's oldest and the Midwest's largest homefocused extravaganza with more than 900 exhibits. Now in its 95th year,
the Indianapolis Home Show offers thousands of products, decorating, construction and remodeling ideas for visitors to gather and compare. Thursday, January 25, 5:30pm Indianapolis Monthly Best of Indy Party at Montage at Allison Point. Experience the very best of the city at Indianapolis Monthly’s Best of Indy 2017 bash. Sample food from the editors’ favorite restaurants, sip cocktails from our best bars, browse offerings from the hottest boutiques, and more! February 1 – April 8 A Beef & Boards: Mama Mia! The enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. ABBA’s greatest hits tell the hilarious story of a bride’s search for her birth father on a Greek island paradise. www.beefandboards.com
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