The heart of winter marks the holiday season for cultures in many areas of the world, and no matter how you celebrate it, including family and friends is part of the tradition. Still, for every smile and laugh you’re able to share, the occasion can be hectic for all parties involved. Especially in the ageContinue reading “Low-Stress Holiday Checklist”
Category Archives: self-empowerment
When Life Gets in the Way of… Well, Life
There are only so many hours in the day, and no matter how well we plan or organize ourselves, unexpected hurdles will eventually find a way to impede the path. We can only anticipate so much, and each of us can only pile our plates so high before the contents topple over and create aContinue reading “When Life Gets in the Way of… Well, Life”
Finding Balance in an Uncertain World
There’s no trying to sugarcoat it: The world has a lot of ugliness going on right now, and many people are finding themselves in ruts they never knew could exist. We’ve all had to adapt to a number of changes, some not everyone has agreed with, and the world has become divided in ways thatContinue reading “Finding Balance in an Uncertain World”
Visions of a Better Future
Much of the world is currently at a crossroads. News has been bleak, with many media outlets focusing on tragedy and selling destructive spin. Depression and despondency seem to be spreading like plagues, while the actual pandemic has thrown a wrench in the works of countless supply and distribution channels. In the United States, manyContinue reading “Visions of a Better Future”
Song for the Spirit
When was the last time you lost yourself in song? Music is the one true universal language, with the power even to move small creatures. I had a cat who would curl up against the stereo speakers whenever I put on classical music. A close family member once made a connection with a jumping spiderContinue reading “Song for the Spirit”
7 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Life
Burnout happens. We all do our best to keep our heads in the game, but life can be discouraging, even downright exhausting, at times. The ruts will always be there, and we will inevitably fall into at least one of them throughout this journey. A setback might feel like an impasse, and the obstacles weContinue reading “7 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Life”
Language of Transformation
It’s easy to underestimate the power of words. After all, they only hold as much meaning as we grant them, and society must agree on the terms. Still, they can evoke deep emotion, even color or alter our views. I remember when I was little, and my dad taught me that silly rhyme: Sticks andContinue reading “Language of Transformation”
When Good Sleep Hygiene Alone Isn’t Enough
A good sleep hygiene routine can go a long way in eliminating insomnia, but it doesn’t always cover every source of the problem. Sleepless nights can result from a wide range of issues, so if you’re seemingly doing everything right but still not sleeping, something else could be going on. When good sleep hygiene aloneContinue reading “When Good Sleep Hygiene Alone Isn’t Enough”
Fixing Poor Sleep Hygiene
Sleep is one of those basic necessities no one fully appreciates until insomnia strikes and a restful night feels like it might stay forever out of reach. According to the CDC, insomnia affects just over 35% of adults—that’s more than one-third of us tossing and turning at night at any given time. Stress and medicalContinue reading “Fixing Poor Sleep Hygiene”
5 Things That Bar Us From Lasting Happiness
No one wants to be unhappy. Each of us is looking for lasting fulfillment, even if our end goals might be different. Still, many of us fall into patterns that fail to serve us, and from where we stand, we may not be aware of how much these behaviors are holding us back. We allContinue reading “5 Things That Bar Us From Lasting Happiness”
Paper Shadows 