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Stormy Skies Can Offer Beauty

I’ve always loved storms since I was a kid. I’m not a fan of bad storms that do damage and put people at risk, but just looking at the dark…

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All Photos By Jack Daniel

I've always loved storms since I was a kid. I'm not a fan of bad storms that do damage and put people at risk, but just looking at the dark sky and seeing the cloud formations as a storm churns off the coast is quite the treat for me. Maybe you take pics as a hobby like I do. Would you share your storm photos with K104.7?

All photos taken over Mother's Day 2022 from the balcony of The Blockade Runner in Cherry Grove Beach, S.C.

Other blogs by Jack Daniel

How To Handle Burnout When Changing Jobs or Taking Time Off Isn’t An Option

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Ever feel burnout? It's not always from your job but most of the time it is. If you're living paycheck to paycheck like most of us, dealing with the pressures of "burnout" can be tough. Many people are suffering from work-related burnout. While going on a vacation would be ideal, everyone can not afford it. Here are some tips you can do to alleviate burn out.

Map out your ideal situation

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Having a roadmap to stress relief requires input from your significant other. After all, your stress is affecting them as well.

Learn to set boundaries

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Letting people when "your time" is occurring and to respect that you're not engaging with anyone but taking time for yourself. It's ok to say NO.

Look for a sense of meaning in your work, even if it's small

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Giving Back

Charitable endeavors can be great or small, but are tremendous stress relievers and give you a chance to recognize that your are more than just the job you hold.

Aim to detach your identity from your work

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Free painting classes

There are many activities that can relieve stress. Painting, sculpting, pottery and so much more. I play music every week with friends. While doing this, I'm completely encompassed in what I'm doing and can't think about anything else.

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Here's a thing I do at home when there's a strong need to relax. Awesome you tube channel called Alley of Ambience.

Jack Daniel is your midday host and K’s Program Director and brings over 50 years of experience in broadcasting. In the Charlotte market, he has programmed and worked on-air at WEGO-WPEG, WAYS-WROQ, WJZR, and WBCY. When not on the radio, Jack plays guitar and loves spending time being “paw paw” which you can read about here and there all through his online content.