Why We Share Everything On Social Media
You probably use social media every day, but have you ever paused to wonder just how many platforms are out there and what they each bring to the table? Maybe you’re tossing out quick thoughts on Twitter, posting snapshots on Instagram, or getting lost in YouTube and TikTok videos. Every platform has its own flavor—a different way […]
Amazing Benefits of Gratitude
There is often a lot of talk, especially during the holiday season, about gratitude. Friends and family posting on social media the things they are grateful for throughout the month of November. Sharing family memories and good times with friends using hashtags like #blessed and #grateful. t’s so nice to reflect on all the […]
Ambiguous Loss: What the 5 Stages of Grief Look Like During the Pandemic
Typical Grief Normally, when you think about grief, the death of a loved one comes to mind. This is a concrete example of a loss – a definite end. The person was here and now they are not. Experiencing this type of loss also comes with working through any number of the 5 stages of […]
How To Talk With Your Kids About Death
Here’s a statistic that will never change: ten out of ten people will die. That’s an absolute certainty. There’s no skirting the grave, drinking from a well which gives you everlasting life, or trading your soul to avoid death. It is a guarantee awaiting every living creature. And the inevitability of death is something that your […]
Emotional Exhaustion: How to Spot it and What to Do About It
It would be an understatement to say that there is a lot going on in our world today. From COVID-19 to murder hornets to protests and violence, and now hurricane season is upon us. If you are at all connected to social media then you know the constant stream of news, both factual and not, […]
What is Your New Normal?
If 2020 was a baseball game, the crowd would be going wild over the curveballs, unexpected home runs, and plenty of swings knocking the ball completely out of the park. Over the past year, life has thrown curveball after curveball, keeping us glued to the edge of our seats, squinting our eyes to see if […]
Mindfulness for Beginners: What is It and How Can I Start?
For people who are unfamiliar with mindfulness meditation and it’s seemingly endless health benefits, it can seem a little confusing as to what it actually is. Meditation has been around for thousands of years, and often has a strong connotation of being “new age” or “woo-woo.” Many people associate meditation and mindfulness with images of […]
Six Ways to Start Taking Care of Yourself NOW
It’s no secret that when you’re a parent, self-care tends to take a back seat to the many responsibilities you juggle every single day. In fact, many parents view self-care as more of a luxury or a privilege than a necessity. In 2020, when everyone is stressed and frustrated with a very fluid COVID-19 reality, […]
The Medicine of Laughter
If you were a dog, your ears would be standing straight up like soldiers at attention. Your back is against the wall in the dim hallway as you listen to the quiet pitter-patter of toddler feet around the corner. As her steps approach your hiding spot, you burst forth and gleefully shout, “Boo!” After the […]
7 Sneaky Ways Anxiety Takes Over
Everyone has experienced a pile-up of life stressors from time to time! Sometimes life happens and it feels like all the emotional energy you have gets sucked out. It can feel like you’re running on an empty tank. Running out of emotional fuel – and sometimes physical energy too! It can leave you feeling run-down, […]