This Christmas, Be Where You Are
“I’ll be home for Christmas…You can plan on me…Please have snow and mistletoe, and presents by the tree…” The words get me almost every time…
read moreA Little Hygge Is What You Need This Winter
I’m a natural homebody. My ideal winter afternoon is spent holed up in my house with a good book and roaring fire, watching the snow…
read moreA Lesson in Waiting
Never buy a caramel macchiato. It’s just an upside down vanilla latte — instead of first into the cup, the espresso goes in last on…
read more5 Habits for the Holiday Season
Living in the Midwest, I’ve already seen the first snowfall of the season. There’s a nip in the air ushering in the twilight days of…
read moreIs Gratitude Possible When Life Is Hard?
It’s been a difficult few years for my family. We lost my brother to an aggressive form of brain cancer in the fall. Since then,…
read moreDigital #Gratitude: Ways to Give Thanks All Year Long
A little gratitude can work wonders. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that gratitude makes us healthier. Studies upon studies have shown that people who express…
read moreMind, Spirit, and Body: How I Committed to a Prayer and Exercise Routine in Lockdown
For many years, I wanted to incorporate regular prayer and exercise into my daily routine, but never knew how I could do it effectively. I…
read moreHow ‘God Friended Me’ Reaffirmed the Power of Simply Helping Others
One of the things that a few of my friends joke with me about is that I tend to gravitate toward uplifting stories told through…
read moreHow I Knew It Was Time for Therapy
I’ve spent my whole life learning about mental health. My first counseling experience was as a child during my parents’ divorce, and I continued therapy…
read moreFinding Peace Amidst the Politics: How I’m Prioritizing My Mental Health This Election Season
Whether we lean left, right, or center, there’s one thing unifying Americans as we barrel toward November: Our collective angst about the election. Even in…
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