Go Within with Christina Jones,LCSW

Go Within with Christina Jones,LCSW Psychotherapist & Consultant helping people be there best in every area of their life.

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Ten Unknown Facts About Starbucks
Founding: Starbucks was founded in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker. The company initially sold
high-quality coffee beans and equipment, with its first store located in Pike Place Market.
First Espresso Bar: In 1984, Howard Schultz joined Starbucks and transformed it from a coffee bean retailer to a coffeehouse chain by
introducing the concept of an espresso bar, inspired by his trip to Italy.
Global Presence: Starbucks operates over 30,000 stores in more than 80 countries, making it one of the most recognized coffee
brands worldwide. The company's global reach has made it a symbol of coffee culture.
Iconic Frappuccino: The Frappuccino, a blended coffee drink, was introduced by Starbucks in 1995 and has become one of its
signature offerings, with numerous flavors and seasonal variations.
Commitment to Sustainability: Starbucks has implemented various sustainability initiatives, including ethically sourcing
coffee through its Coffee and Farmer Equity (C.A.F.E.) Practices program and promoting recycling and waste reduction.
My Starbucks Idea: In 2008, Starbucks launched the My Starbucks Idea platform, allowing customers to submit and vote on new
product and service ideas. This initiative has resulted in many changes based on customer feedback.
Employee Benefits: Starbucks is known for offering its employees, or "partners," competitive benefits, including health insurance,
stock options, and tuition assistance for higher education.
Cultural Impact: The "Third Place" concept, which positions Starbucks as a comfortable space between home and work, has
influenced the design of many coffee shops and social spaces around the world.
Seasonal Offerings: Starbucks has become famous for its seasonal drinks, such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte, which has developed
a cult following and has become a cultural phenomenon since its introduction.
Digital Innovation: Starbucks has embraced technology

Loving my new workspace! Part of my Project 2025. Wondering what I mean by that? Join me in creating your own roadmap fo...
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Loving my new workspace! Part of my Project 2025. Wondering what I mean by that? Join me in creating your own roadmap for this year’s journey. Include your designated destinations, the steps you will take to get there, rest stops along the way, and a plan for how to approach bumps or road closures. I am so excited to have reframed the meaning of for myself and my clients! DM me if you want my help in mapping out yours!

06/06/2024

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06/18/2023

“According to the American Psychological Association, a father’s contributions to his child’s social, emotional and cognitive development is as impactful as that of a mother’s. Psychologist, Marc Brackett from Yale’s Center for Emotional Intelligence, has found that children who receive emotional support from their dads are less likely to struggle with behavioral problems or substance abuse,do better in school and in relationships with others.
What are some notable characteristics of a high-EQ dad?
He is emotionally engaged with and aware of his child’s moods and feelings.
He recognizes the importance of his role in his child’s emotional development and as an opportunity to deepen their bond.
He is an empathetic listener who respects and validates his child’s feelings.
He avoids telling his child how to feel.
He knows, for example, that bedtime is an ideal opportunity to connect with his child- talk through their day.
He teaches his child how to problem solve.
He helps guide his child through everyday challenges by offering simple, age-appropriate strategies or, perhaps, even through role playing.He empowers his child, showing there is a strategy for every problem they may face.
He positively models how to handle strong emotions such as anger or frustration.
He shares his own feelings because he knows that these are often the most teachable moments -Even strong feelings can be managed by using simple strategies such as taking a time out, pausing and taking deep breaths to calm down.
He makes time to play! He knows that when children are at play, they are exploring and experiencing emotions.
He knows that it is not about having the latest toy or electronic gadget, but about the quality time that he is sharing with his child.
Being a high-EQ dad takes patience, practice and commitment but the rewards are immeasurable. Your child is watching, listening and learning by your example. Celebrate this Father’s Day by beginning to use these best practices so you can give your child the building blocks they need to be happy, healthy, emotional beings.

09/06/2022

05/08/2022

Today we celebrate Mother's Day. While I enjoy being celebrated and appreciated on this day, and I recognize my own mother and women in my life who I celebrate as mothers; I do want to speak to the damaging misconception about motherhood and about mothers. Mothers are fallible human beings and motherhood is a choice. We must be careful not to put "motherhood" on a pedestal as a role where there is unconditional love. Not all mothers love unconditionally. We must be careful not to glorify motherhood as the ultimate role of sacrifice. In fact, one of the most toxic things any parent can do is tell their children how much they have sacrificed for them. The reality is some women who become mothers make that choice for reasons other than a desire to be a mother. Some women have children to solidify the relationship they have with the man in their life. Some women fear abandonment so much that they cannot bear to lose a man they know wants children. Some women believe that it is their duty to become a mother, so they see motherhood as another box they can check among their accomplishments. Some women want to be part of a sisterhood so desperately that being a mother provides that for them. Narcissistically wounded mothers have children to ensure a lifelong supply of the adoration that comes with the territory. Some women use their children to manipulate and control the childrens' father.
Even the woman who becomes a mother from her heart and out of love, is a human being that will make mistakes. We must start to acknowledge that motherhood is a messy job and that even with the purest heart and best intentions, we will fall short. Loving a child of any age must come with self-reflection and a willingness to acknowedge ourselves and our character flaws. Only then can we embrace our mistakes as mothers. Unconditional love must begin with loving ourselves unconditionally. When we truly love ourselves, we do not see motherhood as a sacrifice. We do not use guilt or judgement or live through our children. When we are healthy mothers, we work on ourselves, accept ourselves, we have a willingness to learn and grow and to let go. Healthy mothers see their children as separate beings that they made a choice to bring into this world and never see their children as being indebted to them for this. The beauty of this kind of motherhood breeds healthy adults who break this cycle of perceived martyrdom. This way is not healthy for women or their children. So, the best thing we can do on Mother's Day is recognize our mothers for who they are as fallible human beings. Unconditional love is accepting mothers for who they are and not perpetuating an unrealistic pedestal that gaslights women and their children.

03/29/2022

"Let me remind all women that we live longer and better lives when we have sisters we love, not necessarily born in our bloodline or of our race. Sisters."

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Hope this inspires others to pause before posting.

Why I paused the podcasts.

Practice self-love. Today. Every. Day.
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Practice self-love. Today. Every. Day.

Reposting. So important. NEVER underestimate the impact your toxic love relationship has. If this list resonates with yo...
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Reposting. So important. NEVER underestimate the impact your toxic love relationship has. If this list resonates with you, start taking care of yourself.

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