Choosing a word of the year instead of doomed-to-fail resolutions allows you to adapt your vision to the challenges of the year ahead. According to a study from the University of Scranton, only about 19% of New Year’s resolutions are successful for 2 years. That’s it. Less than 1 in 5. I couldn’t find any …
Listen to the podcast episode: Contentment is appreciating what you have, feeling satisfied with your life, and not constantly yearning for more. Finding ways to be content can help with stress levels and preventing burnout. As more people are juggling virtual learning, unpredictable schedules, isolation, and working from home, burnout is a real concern these …
It’s possible to enjoy a safe Christmas during this pandemic, with a little flexibility and compassion for those who are at risk. The World Health Organization has made it abundantly clear that it’s essential to avoid gatherings this holiday season. You can celebrate a pandemic Christmas with just the people in your household, and still …
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Listen to the podcast episode Practicing gratitude will help you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Don’t let the bad overwhelm you. For the week of Thanksgiving, of course I chose to write about gratitude. That’s what one does when one has a blog. But as I started writing about my family’s journey through my daughter’s medical …
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Listen to the podcast episode now If this year has taught us anything, it is the importance of mental health and easy self-care. Welcome to 2020, the dumpster fire year. Everything sucks and it’s OK to feel that to your core. 1. Try Meditation My counselor recently recommended meditation as a way to manage my …