As the year comes to an end, a lot of us are taking time to reflect on how far we’ve come, count blessings, and give thanks — family, health, stability, success, and…
Tag: Mindfulness
I recently started using journaling for self-care, as a way to manage negative emotions. When I feel sad, lonely, upset, or confused, I pick up my notebook and write it all down. …
This isn’t your typical “love yourself ” sermon. You probably hear it all the time but it goes in one ear and out the other. So I’m taking a different approach. Before…
Are you feeling uninspired, underwhelmed, discontent, or just plain bored with your creative ideas, projects, or tasks? If yes, then you need to ask yourself the following questions: Am I worn out…
Sometimes it seems like no matter what we do to preserve the environment, our impact is insufficient and our efforts are futile. Other times you might feel like you don’t have enough…
A few years ago, a somewhat new friend who I was just getting to know, invited me to her birthday celebrations. She had planned a birthday brunch, then dinner at a fancy…
The pitfalls of hustle culture include burnout, the psychological addiction to stacking coins – where time equals money and time not working equals money not earned – and of course, anxiety. There’s…
The universe is made of stories, not atoms. I saw this quote by the poet Muriel Rukeyzer displayed at the Lowell Observatory while vacationing in Arizona last summer. On that trip,…
Winter is coming. As the weather gets colder and dingy and daylight savings ends, a lot of people find themselves falling into a fugue state. Perhaps you notice your mood starts to…
A lot of responsibility and stress come with adulthood. Paying bills, progressing at work, maintaining a social life, and laying a strong foundation for the future — to name a few. In…