Looking Back on 2020: The Lessons I Learned From a Challenging Year
This year has felt like a decade and has been unpredictable in so many ways. Amid all the tragedy and loss, there have been so…
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How to Prepare for a Unique Holiday Season
This year has been challenging, to say the least. I’ve missed out on things I usually look forward to, like visiting my home state and…
Is 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,…
5 Ways Using a Gratitude Rock Changed My Life
Not too long ago, I went through a terrible breakup and was struggling to put the pieces of my life back together. My friend, seeing…
Digital #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…
3 Ways to Remind Yourself of Daily Blessings
I’ve long been a fan of keeping a gratitude journal to help with my overall happiness, a practice I’ve kept up for the past eight…
Say Yes the Next Time Someone Offers to Help
Last month, I was having a pretty rough go of things: My husband was out of town for an extended period, leaving me solo parenting…
On Receiving Well: How to Accept a Compliment
Recently, my sister pointed out a flaw of mine. Someone had complimented me on my outfit and I responded with a self-deprecating joke along the…
Milestone Moments: 4 Ways to Commemorate Meaningful Experiences
When I was a preteen, I marveled at my older cousin’s high school graduation photo on display on my grandparents’ end table in their living…
6 Thank You Cards to Write Before Graduation
In college, I was a stickler when it came to sending thank you cards. A jacket from an aunt, new socks from my folks, and,…
