As the calendar turns to a new year, many people embrace the mantra “New Year, New Me,” symbolizing a fresh start and the opportunity for personal growth. The beginning of January is ideal for setting a new year’s intention (or resolution) aimed at self-improvement. However, transforming aspirations into lasting change requires more than just good […]
Category: Building Resilience
10 Ways to Navigate Tough Times and Cope With Disappointment
During tough times, hope may elude us. Resilience can seem like a fantasy, and getting through the day can seem like an insurmountable challenge. When we experience disappointment, betrayal, or heartbreak, living through the present moment takes more energy than usual and may feel impossible. When we have mental health challenges, it becomes trickier. We […]
New Year’s Superstitions: Traditions for Good Luck in the New Year
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, millions around the world engage in age-old rituals and unique practices meant to ensure a year filled with good luck, happiness, and prosperity. These New Year’s superstitions might seem whimsical or downright odd, but they’ve been passed down through generations, rooted in cultural traditions and a […]
Managing Holiday Stress: Finding Joy Amid the Chaos
The holiday season is often described as “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many, it can also be one of the most stressful. Between family gatherings, gift giving, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The pressures to create perfect memories and navigate holiday stressors like financial burden, maintaining mental […]
How Learning to Express Gratitude Can Improve Your Life
In recent years, expressing gratitude has become a widely recognized tool for enhancing mental well-being and building resilience. Whether it’s through a simple “thank you” or a more profound reflection on life’s blessings, gratitude helps us shift our focus from what we lack to what we already have. This shift can foster more positive emotions, […]
How The Fall Season Inspires Reflection and Letting Go
When is the official start of the fall season in the Northern Hemisphere? Does it begin in early September, late August, or at the Autumn equinox? Ask multiple people when fall begins, and you’ll likely have some different answers. The First Day of the Fall Season For me, it commences when autumn foliage begins appearing, […]
Winter Solstice Traditions to Honor the Light & Renew the Soul
The winter solstice marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, and is a powerful reminder of the cycles of nature. It’s the turning point when the days gradually begin to lengthen again, and is known as a time of deep stillness and introspection. For many cultures throughout history, the winter solstice has […]
Healing Generational Trauma: Reclaiming Your Self-Worth
Written by: Sara Beth Wald This was a really difficult post to sit down and write. Who knew healing generational trauma would sneak up on me this way? In fact, I missed the deadline by three days, which is a big deal for me. Back in my columnist days, I gave birth on a Monday […]
The Difference Between Thankful and Grateful
Have you ever wondered about the difference between thankful and grateful? At first glance, these words might seem like synonyms, two sides of the same coin, interchangeable in everyday conversation. But beneath the surface, there is a world of depth and meaning that sets them apart, influencing how we experience life, how we connect with […]
Be True to Yourself: A Guide to Authenticity and Personal Growth
To be true to yourself is the most wonderful gift you can receive and give. It is also the greatest act of bravery. In the quiet moments of your life, when the noise of the world fades and you are alone with yourself, do you feel that you’re soul is aligned with the path you’re […]