| There is a Chinese proverb that says, "A journey of | | | | segments and work on one at a time. When you are |
| a thousand miles must begin with a single step."This is | | | | finished you will look back feeling more confident. You |
| certainly true. How does an infant learn to walk? Frist | | | | can apply this concept in all areas of your life!Most |
| they crawl, pull themselves up, and then take those | | | | people feel a type of energy when they begin |
| first few steps, which open open up a whole new | | | | moving into a new direction. And remember, your |
| world to them. | | | | direction does not need to be my direction.Do what |
| They have learned a new skill, a skill that they shall | | | | matters to you - go the distance - act - plan - feel - |
| need the rest of their lives.How as adults do we take | | | | execute. Just as a child struggles to become mobile, |
| steps? Often we are in a hurry and we want the | | | | so can we make our jouney, one step at a |
| result yesterday. The most important thing is to take | | | | time.Karlynn Baker is originally from California but |
| action and to be realistic about the timeframe in | | | | moved to Arizona to receive her Master of Science |
| which what you desire will be accomplished.If you | | | | Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialty in |
| feel stuck, stand still and focus. State your goals and | | | | addictions. She owns The Employee Assistance |
| describe how you can achieve them. We all started | | | | Program of Tucson, Inc. helping contracted |
| as helpless infants and leanred what we needed to | | | | employees with mental heatlh concerns. She also |
| learn to live in this world as safely as possible.We can | | | | shares a positive message every morning on KSAZ |
| take one step at a time. If you have a huge project, | | | | 580 AM. She enjoys life with her husband, David, her |
| break it down into smaller compartments or | | | | three daughters, and her two adorable grandsons. |