Haley C.
Bio
Hello I'm Haley, I am a current college student. I plan to major in psychology and minor in music. I want to help people by becoming a music therapist. Hopefully I can utilize this platform to create helpful stories, and articles.
Stories (16/0)
Thinking About Gig Work While You are Dealing With a Disability?
Let me start off by saying, I'm a delivery driver for a delivery gig platform, it's a pretty fun experience - but it's still not for everyone. I decided to sign up one day to deliver for this platform because their ad popped up on a website, and I really needed to grow my work ethic. I am a disabled individual, and I am tired of living without things that I need - and want. I had been sitting in a depressed state for quite some time, but I found this gig helps me get out of my depression for a little while. When I go and deliver people their food on my own schedule I am optimistic I will not fail.
By Haley C.3 years ago in Confessions
In All Honesty I'm Fat and Unhappy
You know the saying, "well at least I'm fat and happy?" In all honesty I'm fat and unhappy - because I have been stuck in a repetitive cycle of anxiety and depression - which feeds my obesity. It's okay to be happy and fat, but once it brings on the issue where pain is a daily thing, mentally and physically, there is nothing to feel happy about. I am for one - going to be open and honest about what myself as an obese individual feels about spreading a message of what is called "body positivity." (specifically for individuals like myself).
By Haley C.3 years ago in Confessions
5 Steps: To Understanding You're Valuable.
"I can do anything if I put my mind to it!" This is a true statement, but it doesn't always feel like it. When the world seems to be moving in a forward motion for everyone else and you feel like you are at a stand still; even though you have tried every maneuver to get on track. You some how seem to lose grip of the rails and can't stay on the path you were hoping to go on. You start to lose the motivation and the," can do attitude." You mustn't let the few obstacles obstruct you from living your life to the fullest. When you see a barrier in between you and the path you wanted to take, you must remember that it isn't permanent. You have to remember everyone crawls before they can even walk. If you feel like your life is of a lesser value due to the circumstances that keep you from gaining your goals, these five steps to understanding your valuable should help you maneuver through each obstacle obstructing your success.
By Haley C.3 years ago in Motivation
The Day The Light Came On
In the midst of a world full of chaos, I was falling behind all the smoke. This life hasn't been quite that fair, but it gives me no reason to be bitter I swear. I see how darkness can consume a light hearted mind, as well as dig a hole in a whole hearted soul. A few walks around the bend I found a sort of gentleman who seemed to not see the pain in the midst of all the chaos. I asked him how he sees the world, and why he wasn't at war inside his mind. I thought that maybe this man was blind, but he could see, he just chose to be happy in this world full of misery. He doesn't care what people think, he seemed to be a bit unclean. He lives inside a hole most likely, at least who could be so happy? For the people who walked past, they scoffed at him and laughed. He may just be a bit dull, or maybe he just found a way to be full. I asked him if he needed help, he said he was fine. He then turned to me to say, " hey you seem a bit gray." I was just having a normal day, but it seems I did feel this way. A bit of pain in my life, a passerby who was not shy. To ask me a stranger of all things, how I could be so unhappy. Unhappy? Me? I'm sure you can't be this full of glee. He then said to me," how can you not see the beauty?" "Where?" I asked. "the beauty of the trees, and that of the bees in Belize." What on earth this strange man is to say he can see bees in Belize. "We aren't in Belize, there are no trees, were in the city full of chemical debris." I said with a scoff, an awful scoff. He said to me, " why can't you see the bees in Belize?" I told him I'm not crazy and that is why. He still kept trying to make me see those darn bees in Belize. I stopped him there and told him I could no longer share an explanation as to why there are no trees and how I just can not see those bees in Belize. I walked away into my shade, he followed me under the tree. He spoke to me and said, " I'm happy because I do belive this photo has the picture of the bees in Belize." He continued," I know you could not see these bees, because these are bees in Belize." He went on to tell me a story," These bees are pretty neat you see, they give happy memories." " I do not try to be happy I am happy, because I have seen these bees in Belize, I wanted someone to share this with, and you were the first person to speak to me about the things that I can see." He seemed so crazy at the start, that I had realized he was just full of heart. A soul not yet dampened by the sad things. He lived a life that was so free, this stranger who was so nice to me helped me see some greenery. Above me was a tree, all that I could see was the skyscrapers and painted streets. The light was gone, but now I see that kindness isn't quite lost at sea. This stranger could have been mean, but instead he shared a thing with me, a cherished memory, his trip where he saw the bees in the trees in Belize.
By Haley C.3 years ago in Motivation
