Big Rubz – Never Free

Following an energised rap, here’s another.

This song represents the monotony of life, how we wear a mask, especially those among us with neurodiversity, a mask to survive and meet expectations, proving we can function in a socially acceptable way, usually at the cost of authentic. One way of processing this is that we are reimbursed for our efforts but still costs the luxury of our energy, attention and focus. These factors by definition of a disability can be hard to capitalise to investing them can be a double edged sword.

I discuss how, despite living life fuelled by emotions and trauma, that I always try to avoid violence, including arguments. This can lead to keeping people at an arms length to prevent becoming hurt or avoid situations which I may not be energised by.

‘The beast’ represents the true version of myself. Now and the future. Seeing glimpses but not seeing the whole picture. I am cautious about the company I keep and I regularly review this, test this, sometimes to buffer my mental health, and sometimes to test trust and loyalty.

Here’s a glimpse into me, I hope there’s some lyrics you can harmonise with. Enjoy the track.

Stay free, stay you, stay fruity.

Real Rubens.

Big Rubz – You Can’t Touch Me

Similar to the poetry I decided to pursue rapping. Here’s my first rap under ‘Big Rubz’ named in recognition of one of my inspirations, Big Tobz. I’ve shared the song onto my YouTube channel. This song is an example of capitalising on creativity to bravely and boldly share a bit about me; T-total, experience of being bullied and physically assaulted, picking battles, managing emotions, and ambition for self-development.

Hope you enjoy the tune. Have a fab week.

Stay real, stay you, stay fruity.

Real Rubens.

Staying in a job –

Oliver smith, formerly Oleg Vishnepolsky, Daily Mail Chief Technology Officer, believes employees stay when they have the following:

1) We create opportunities for them, and give them opportunities to grow

2) Take risks for them

3) Treat their problems as our own

4) Stand up for them

5) Treat them fairly

6) Stay honest with them

Leave a like if you agree or leave a comment if you have something to share!

Using the imagery of a clock to share how we decide how to use our time. We work a lot of the time so doing something we enjoy is helpful for wellbeing.

Employability: Podcasts! 3 of 3: Travel Training and Food Prep

Choices Waves is an exciting broadcasting station supporting people to learn skills
for employment.

This podcasts reflects on travel training tips (the basics of finding your way building on simple journeys like going from our bed to the toilet and back, how to plan your journey and plan b’s if something goes wrong, roads, busses and trains, and staying safe), other tips (use the Mooveit app, ask for help, take pictures at landmarks) and food prep (diary, balanced diet, enjoy your foods, include people, cook for someone maybe and have a goal – saving money, staying healthy or for a weight goal).

Hope it helps provide food for thought.

Have a fab week.

Stay real, stay you, stay fruity.