We are ecstatic to welcome our new associate attorney, Angie Velez, to the firm! Angie fits right in and brings so much knowledge, passion, and determination to the team. She has been with New Frontier Immigration Law for about three months now, and her focus is primarily on removal defense. Angie assists in both prepping and attending USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). “If clients are adjusting here in the U.S., I help them prepare for the interview once everything has been filed, and I then attend it with them,” Angie explains. “It’s one of many ways that we help our clients.” “I am recently licensed and was looking for a firm that would be a good fit. New Frontier Immigration Law is right by my boy’s school, and I saw it under construction. Upon doing research, I couldn’t help but to think it was the perfect firm,” Angie tells us. “As soon as I saw a job opening, I applied.” Angie is thrilled to be helping us change our clients’ lives and has already made a difference for our clients. We are lucky to have found such talent. “Hillary took a huge chance on me and gave me an opportunity to grow. For that, I’m forever grateful and ready to make a positive impact on each client,” Angie states. For Angie, her work is all about making differences in the lives of others. While an intern in law school, Angie’s work assisted many to overcome some great feats. Her very own story relates to those of many of our clients. At a young age, she was on the verge of being deported and was in removal. Upon hiring an attorney, her life was forever changed, and that’s where her passion for her career began. When Angie isn’t working, she is spending time with her kids, who are No. 1 in her life. Whether they are going on hikes, long walks, or bike rides, she cherishes every moment and enjoys all that motherhood has to offer. Welcome to the Firm, Angie!
OVERCOMING THE IMPOSSIBLE TASK IMPROVING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH ONE STEP AT A TIME Almost everyone at some point has encountered a task that is seemingly simple, but no matter what they do, they can’t complete it. These tasks can be as straightforward as making the bed or something bigger, like cleaning an entire room. For many, this is an obstacle that they may want to do but can’t, which weighs heavily on them and becomes detrimental to their mental health. It’s important to understand that the impossible task is not a sign of laziness; depression and anxiety can make any task feel much bigger and more difficult than it actually is. If you find yourself unable to do the things you need or want to do, try these techniques to help overcome your obstacles. BREAK UP THE TASK. When the overarching task feels daunting, breaking it up into smaller segments can help you manage it. If you’re cleaning the kitchen, clean for only a few minutes at a time before taking a break. It might take longer, but the space will be clean at the end of the day. MAKE THE TASK MORE ENJOYABLE. Play music or involve your pet in some way to make the task fun or create a reward system for yourself. For example, tidying a specific area of the house or folding a basket of laundry may earn you time to play video games or watch TV. Alternating tasks and rewards is a great way to overcome any task, big or small. It can help to consider why the task feels so impossible, especially if you used to enjoy it. Try to remember what made it enjoyable and see if you can return to that state of mind. If the objective is not so urgent, determine its importance and if the task can be saved for another day. When all else fails, you can always ask someone for support or even pay someone else to do the task for you. No matter what you decide, there are ways to defeat the impossible task.
Angie, we are grateful to have you on board!
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