Goal is to thrive, how do we do that? Start with a short video... https://www.facebook.com/RevDerekTerry/videos/vb.371645669690264/5110028724...

Maya Angelou said a few things that stuck out to me:

-Use the kindness of others to help you along your way- you are never alone in what you do- this relates to the RA staff especially as we go through this training together and develop stronger ties

-light found in darkness aka rainbows in clouds- look to others to light the way if you feel stuck or overwhelmed- never be afraid to reach out

-differences don't matter- kindness breaks through these man-made barriers

More tangible things that you can do to not only be successful but to excel and thrive:

-balancing new responsibilities, knowing what's important: yourself/family, student, RA

At times this will happen even after our 3 week training- we can't go over everything but we can help you realize that you're most likely not the only one with questions about how to do things. Reach out. What we do hope to accomplish during training is to create a staff that is a family so that you can help one another throughout the year without hesitations or reservations.

Draw a yourself on a piece of paper and think about how you stay healthy, what you do when you make time for yourself, who your support group is, how you find balance, what you prioritize, how you stay organized, etc.

Most residents realize that if/when there comes time to crack down on them for something, you're just doing your job