Crystal Wright

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If you’re sitting on the sofa while I’m doing push-ups, sit-ups, weights AND seeing a trainer… maybe don’t coach me on how to swing my arms while I walk. 😂 Everybody with an opinion has not earned the right to direct you. Before you take somebody’s advice, look at the source. Are they doing the work? Because sometimes the answer really is: Dude. Get off my back. #instructions #stoprightnow #workonyourself #WomenOver50 #CrystalWrightLive

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If there had been an AA for recovering big mouth’s, before I turned 50, I’m sure I would been a member. Having done it, I can assure you that one sentence said in anger or haste has cost me a relationship, an opportunity, a friendship, and for sure––my peace. Always my peace, caus’ I’m still having flashbacks about some of the things I said outloud–years later. Sometimes the fallout lasted five minutes, but mostly it was for years. I have watched the words leave my mouth and had the feeling of running in slow motion as I trying to grab them before they hit their target––but it was too late. “Think before you speak,” my Gaga would say, cradling her head in her hands. Now I do. Before you respond, ask yourself: Do I need to say this? Do I need to say it this way? And am I willing to live with what happens after I say it? That little pause can save you a whole lot of cleanup later. #CrystalWrightLive #bigmouth #lostlove #angermanagement

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$148 was the price I was given for a prescription that would stop my eyes from itching. One hundred and forty eight dollars.            I could have gotten mad, but the new kinder gentler recovering big mouth that I’ve matured into took a breath instead and looked for another way.            I remembered the prescription discount apps and voila, I found the medication for $57. But the pharmacist. She was the rockstar, tracking down something better for $51.   This is exactly why I keep saying: Advocate for yourself. A closed mouth does not get fed. Seek help. Ask for help. Look for help.   Don’t panic. Panic an outdated approach to problem solving.   Remember, you don’t have to make the decision in that exact second. And you should NEVER assume that the first price is the only price.   Take your time.  Ask a question.  Look at your options.  And be nice to the people who are trying to help you.   Teamwork made the dream work today. 😂 Think ahead. Download the apps now, and practice using them before you need them.   That’s my 2 cents! #healthcareworker #medication #useyourvoice #patientadvocacy #crystalwrightlive