New Jersey Man Preaches Positivity Through Passion And Creativity
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Jordan Black. His struggles through life are sadly all too common for many.
But what he has done to squash his demons and become a ray of light is far from average.
A colleague of mine mentioned that she had met an inspirational guy who shared my belief that having conversations surrounding mental health should happen without fear of judgment or stigma.
Jordan Black is a Monmouth County guy who has dealt with a lot: addiction, depression, and significant loss—more than anyone should have to witness in a lifetime.
When Jordan told me his story, I couldn't help but wonder, "How did this guy come out on the other side?" Tragically, not everyone does, even the strongest of people.
Many of us can relate. We're going through a challenging time in our lives, and just the thought of starting your day can be too much to handle.
Even though you know that staying in bed with your worries and depression will just make things worse, the thought of just putting one foot on the floor and getting moving seems impossible.
You may have experienced this for a few days, months, or years. It's a horrible way to live.
It takes a lot of self-reflection to realize that you are mainly in control of your brain. We all can dictate our mindframe. It's not always obvious and certainly not always easy, but it is achievable.
Many of life's significant changes come from an "a-ha moment," which often comes out of nowhere. It can be simple or profound. It's a thought or feeling that causes positive change in your life.
For Jordan Black, it was as simple as waking up and saying to himself, "I'm sick of being sad."
This epiphany would provide Jordan with an outlet for enacting real, meaningful change, and it would become his life's passion.
It was then that Sick of Sadness was born. Jordan says on his website:
I founded this company driven by a clear purpose: escaping the grip of morning blues! Tired of the unpredictable 50/50 chance of waking up happy or sad, I decided to take charge of my emotions. Fed up with the exhausting roller coaster of feelings, I took matters into my own hands. No longer willing to leave my morning mood to fate, I declared, 'I'm Sick of the Sadness!' It was a decisive moment that fueled my journey to create positive and energizing experiences.
How often have you participated in a cause near and dear to your heart and gotten a t-shirt or merch? Now, how many times do you actually wear this swag? If the answer is not often, I'm with you.
These items are often covered in logos and lack style and vibe. They're a nice gesture, but it's never something you'd purchase for everyday use.
I had always thought it was such a missed opportunity.
If only someone could create clothing with positive, meaningful messages that people will wear, imagine how many more eyes would see it because it would actually be worn in public and not just to clean or sleep in.
That's where Jordan comes in.
The Sick of Sadness brand spotlights Jordan's design skills and his unique and fresh take on choosing positivity and owning it.
When you see Sick of Sadness clothing in public, the design and style draw you in, making the message more impactful.
You may encounter Sick of Sadness messages in the most unexpected places you need them most.
Jordan has been leaving gifts of positivity like the ones below as his way of spreading love, one person at a time.
Jordan told me that he has his dream job: working in construction with his best friend, his father. Hearing the benefits of working with your parents and having even more special moments was inspiring.
Jordan is a one-man show. He creates, produces, ships, and promotes all of his items on the side.
He hopes to grow his Sick of Sadness brand and make it his sole focus. Stylish, trendy, and bold designs of positivity that you're proud to wear to keep that message going.
I genuinely admire Jordan's strength in overcoming his struggles, finding an outlet for his wellness, and promoting a message of mental health and awareness that needs to be mainstream.
Check out his quality line of Sick of Sadness products here.
