As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, many of us find ourselves retreating indoors and facing the unique challenges that winter brings. Self-care, often described as the practice of taking deliberate actions to maintain and improve one’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being, becomes especially important during this season. For some, winter can trigger … Read more
I have a dear friend named Gemma, and over the years, I have gotten to know her pretty well (or at least I’d like to think so). Some days she is enthusiastic, driven, and lives life to the fullest. On other days she doesn’t answer texts and cancels our planned coffee dates. Sometimes I worry … Read more
Humans are social beings, or so we’ve come to learn. Yet, psychologist Carl Jung found a way to figure out why one group of people has a tendency to be more social than others. The less socially-inclined group is called introverts, while those who are more outgoing are called extroverts. According to VeryWellMind, introverts make up an estimated 25% to 40% of … Read more
When you get ready to study, do you ever wonder where to begin? Maybe you feel overwhelmed with the knowledge of an upcoming test. The thought of preparing for the exam makes you anxious and stressed out. I think you’ll agree with me when I say that stressing over an upcoming test hinders your ability … Read more
Our siblings are some of the most complicated people to deal with in our lives. Sibling rivalries started as kids over pretty trivial stuff… like when we started to fight over our teddy bears, who sat in the front seat on car rides, deciding what shows to watch on TV and who was better at … Read more
Humility doesn’t get much attention these days, does it? Everyone seems to be talking about their achievements, or screaming about the failures of others, but few people act humbly in our modern world. Yet, this quiet little virtue of humility can work wonders on both your mindset and your relationships. Practicing humility regularly can boost your … Read more
Being a stay-at-home mom can feel both rewarding and, honestly, a little isolating sometimes. The days get busy with family needs, and carving out time for yourself? Yeah, that’s a challenge. Picking up a hobby is a solid way to unwind, have a little fun, and remember what you love outside of parenting. Doing something just for you … Read more
Chances are, someone you know personally in your family, on your job, in your neighborhood, in church, or in a civic organization is suffering from depression. It may even be you who is depressed. Love and support from those closest to you or close to a depressed person you know can be the lifeline needed … Read more
Ultimately, all anyone wants to be as happy. Everyone has a different idea of how to get there; however, there are a lot of people who believe that making more money is the key to happiness. Even though money can make certain things easier, money cannot buy everything. Sure, money might be able to buy … Read more
Building your children up with positive affirmations is a great way to show them you care. Think about it. Don’t you enjoy when you hear something positive, especially when it’s about or for you and it builds your confidence? Your kids enjoy this as well, and this is why you should always do your best … Read more