Alina Sutherland
Senior Copywriter
United States
United States
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This group is for those of us who chronically say "yes" when all we want is to say "no." For those who may feel guilty setting boundaries and limits with friends, family and acquaintances, sometimes even strangers. For those who are often left feeling like there is no time to take care of ourselves, let alone enjoy our lives.
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Scripts
An original poem that was used as a script for Humantold's brand video
A Halloween special for Lucky's Market that I wrote and directed.
Humantold requested that I write an original poem as a video script for their brand video.
I wrote (and had a small cameo) this commercial for the launch of Niman Ranch's new prosciutto line.
An animation that I wrote and creatively directed for the digital currency Gitcoin
A commercial I wrote and directed for Lucky's Market Groceries
Articles
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite."
We all know that trees are important in the battle against climate change. Most people think it's because of their ability to absorb carbon dioxide. But trees are multi-talented and they fight climate change in many different ways!
That said, a person doesn't have to experience a traumatic event to adopt the symptoms and behaviors that result from it. They can receive emotional distress from a trauma indirectly through their parents and community. In other words, trauma can be passed down through generations. You read that right.
Today, calls for gender equality across the globe are louder than at any other time in history. With the increased visibility of trans and gender-nonconforming people, these calls now span across the spectrum of genders. While there is still a lot of work to be done, there is increased optimism about the future of gender equality.
Bullying is deliberate, aggressive, and unwanted behavior meant to damage the well-being of another person. It is an event that children, teens, and adults can experience at any point in their lives. It can have a significant and lasting psychological impact on everyone involved-even bystanders.
Today, 156 years ago, 300,000 Black Texans learned that the Emancipation Proclamation had outlawed enslavement and that they were free. It is important to note that this event occurred nearly 2.5 years after the actual signing of the Emancipation Proclamation-a very long time for those experiencing continued oppression and violence of enslavement.
Wildfires. Hurricanes. Floods. Heatwaves. Rising sea levels. Melting ice caps. Polar bears. If reading that stresses you out, don't worry: you're not alone. A 2020 survey published by Yale University discovered that 40% of Americans feel helpless about climate change. Another study done by American Psychological Assoc
A lot has changed over the course of our lifetime. Improvements in medical care have increased our life expectancy by almost double what it was 100 years ago. More people have a college education today than ever before. Communication has evolved from telephones to text messages to video calls we can make from our televisions.
"A man is not a whole and complete man unless he owns a house and the ground it stands on."- Walt Whitman The American Dream is the idea that anyone can achieve their own version of success in this society.
Perhaps without having heard it before, it's likely that you are intuitively aware of what "collective trauma" means. It's one of those terms that is easily understood through the literal translation of each word involved. Collective: denoting a number of persons or things considered as one group or whole Trauma: a disordered psychic or behavioral [...]
Connecting with friends. Shopping. Staying informed on current events. Booking transportation. Checking in on loved ones. There are a lot of reasons why retirees today are embracing technology more and more. Approximately seventy percent of older adults now have an internet connection and fifty-one percent have purchased some kind of tech product in the last year.
It's no longer up for debate whether or not climate change is happening. It's happening. According to the 4th National Climate Assessment, its impact will vary by region. Across the US, each state will experience climate change differently, depending on its local industries, infrastructure, and culture. Some of thes
There is no part of the world where climate change will not impact nearly every aspect of life. According to the 4th National Climate Assessment, its impact will vary by region. Across the US, each state will experience climate change differently, depending on its local industries, infrastructure, and culture. This
Depending upon where you live in the world, climate change can be either a stark reality, a fear for the future, or perhaps even a myth. As mental health professionals, we need to look no further than our own work to see the impacts of climate change.
We have all been impacted by the pandemic in different ways. Teachers, however, have had a much different experience than the rest of us; whether teaching online, or risking their health by educating in person, teachers found their day-to-day changed dramatically in March 2020, continuing with pivots and revamps as the pandemic continues.
If it feels like you're spending an awful lot of your life staring at screens, you are right. The average American spends up to 12 hours a day on a screen, which is the equivalent of of your life.
The culture in the United States can lean towards extremes- especially around the holiday season . During the holidays, we overspend, overeat, and overcommit our time. So it feels rather natural when January comes around to want to tighten the reins through our New Year's resolutions.
"Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift." In the northern hemisphere, December 21 is the day of the Winter Solstice. The word "solstice" derives from the Latin words "sol stetit" which means "sun stands still."
There are so many misconceptions about reverse mortgages that we're starting to sound like a broken record. But it doesn't matter because when it comes to setting the record straight, we're in this for the long haul. We've seen how our products can change people's lives for the better, and we are fully committed to helping more people find joy in their retirement.
For all of its promise, the holiday season can be a lot for many of us. It is a period of time each year when we over-consume, overspend, and overeat. Coupled with that, the pressure to enjoy this time can make us feel overwhelmed. Needless to say, holiday stress is a very real thing.
Finance of America is excited to launch our new series: 'Inspiring Life of the Month.' We'll profile one inspiring person within our community each month and explore their life, career, and their unique perspective on retirement. We are honored to launch this series with the story of FAR customer, Ruth Stotter.
It's common to crave a sense of renewal in the New Year-especially after a year like 2020. For many of us, our day-to-day circumstances have remained the same going on a year now. If we turn our focus inward, we can find ways to feel refreshed in 2021-regardless of circumstance.
On this day, the sun crosses over the equator line, and the days begin to get longer and warmer, and our evenings welcome more light. Unlike the Winter Solstice , the Spring Solstice is more positively anticipated. By the time March rolls around, most of us are ready to thaw ourselves from Winter and begin anew.