Advantageous Afford

501c3 org with the mission of supporting scholars to live healthy and resilient lives through mental health education and social-emotional supports.

[Joel Osteen @JoelOsteen]

You can’t be a people pleaser and reach your potential. People will try to squeeze you into what they’re used to, into what they think. Take advice, listen to counsel, but you may have to disappoint a few people in order to reach your destiny.

[Dr. Anthony Estreet @DrStreetz]

HAPPY SOCIAL WORK MONTH

Sending a big shoutout to all my fellow #socialworkers !!! This is our month to celebrate the amazing work we do AND ourselves.

I am excited about my role at @nasw and the future of #socialwork and the many opportunities to move the profession forward.

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

Seems like fun! #TheSeasonofChristmas

[KC Streetcar 🚊💙 @kcstreetcar]

The #kcstreetcar Holiday Jam is back! The musical festivities kick-off w/ Carolers in @TheCityMarketKC on 11/25. Other performances will be on board the Holiday Streetcar or at a streetcar stop.

Check out the lineup & schedule - https://t.co/OZ5hEW1mxO

🎶 @ClassicalKC

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

#HOWLoween event happening today in #KC

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One week in… have you purchased your red bag yet? 😉

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We are so excited to share that we’ve been selected to benefit from Hy-Vee’s Reusable Bag Program. For the month of October, whenever a $2.50 “My Heart” Reusable Bag is purchased at the Hy-Vee located at 4545 South Noland Road, Independence MO, $1 will be donated to us!

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

We are so excited to share that we’ve been selected to benefit from Hy-Vee’s Reusable Bag Program. For the month of October, whenever a $2.50 “My Heart” Reusable Bag is purchased at the Hy-Vee located at 4545 South Noland Road, Independence MO, $1 will be donated to us!

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

8. Break the mountain down

How do you climb a mountain?

Hike to the next rock.

Every elite performer I know applies this in some form.

They run one mile.
They make one sale.
They write one page.
They give one lecture.

The big picture leads to overwhelm.

Focus on right now.

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

7. Be deliberate with your words

Your tongue is your rudder.

Most don’t realize this power.

They say things like:

• I’m tired
• This is hard
• I don’t want to
• It’s so hot outside
• I struggle with that

What you say dictates what you see.

Choose your words wisely.

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

4. Remember tomorrow

I did a 36-hour endurance event.

The goal: hike the equivalent of Mt. Everest.

On the mountain, @JesseItzler shared a lesson.

Amidst struggle, remember how you’ll feel tomorrow.

Accomplished.
Successful.
Proud.

Remember tomorrow during today's battles.

[Teddy Mitrosilis @TMitrosilis]

2. Choices > feelings

We make too many decisions by how we feel.

• Do I feel like making calls?
• Do I feel like working out?
• Do I feel like studying?

Elite performers prioritize choices over feelings.

They do what they choose to do.

Not what they "feel" like doing.

[Orlando Brown Jr. @ZEUS__57]

🔥🔥🔥 got my man right!!!

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

Had the opportunity to read #MyFriend with these scholars at @KCPS_Faxon today! #KCPSLovesToRead

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Black Excellence in the flesh! #TheNiaProject @KCLibrary #WeTakeCareOfUs

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

One of the biggest barriers to seeking support is locating/obtaining culturally responsive therapy/therapist. Having someone that you are comfortable with, can trust and who has knowledge of your experiences is vital to vulnerability.

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

Unsure if you’re experiencing a mental health challenge or unsure if you need additional support to navigate through a situation? You can complete a free mental health screening through MHA. It’s anonymous and you can complete for yourself or someone else
https://t.co/116aTSW97i

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

July is recognized at BIPOC Mental Health month which intends to bring awareness to the unique struggles that individuals within underrepresented groups face when seeking support.

#BeyondTheNumbers @MentalHealthAm

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The EDIT Leadership Summit was super informational. A lot of great presenters; including myself!

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Congratulations to our raffle winners from the 2022 Heritage Festival put on by #Juneteenthkc
It was a vibe!

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

Tomorrow; 9:30am!!

[Advantageous Afford @AdvantageousAf1]

#juneteenth2022 #JuneteenthKC #AdvantageousAfford

We’ll be there!!