A Mindful Meditation Month
Be mindful of spring There are many forms of mindful meditations. Simply observing is one. At my Oklahoma bird feeder this morning I spy goldfinches joining local woodpeckers and chubby squirrels at the seed party. Tulip and daffodil bulbs are shooting up from the red...
A Resolution for Resilience
It has been another historical year of pandemic living. With chronic stress we will need to refresh our resilience skills on a regular basis. In the quiet week between Christmas and New Years I chose a big re-set to prepare for 2022.
A Slow and Gentle Path to Post Pandemic Recovery
Photo Credit: Ibrahim Boran/Unsplash Post Pandemic Recovery will be a gradual process. How are you doing? In March, the American Psychological Association Survey on Stress in America clearly identified that Covid-19 has negatively impacted our mental health. As many...
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Life
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Self Care Strategies for the Family
Self care helps the whole family manage stress.
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Set your Intention with Attention this year
There is a big difference between intention and resolutions. Make lasting change by setting your intention with attention this year . Photo Credit: Dayne Topkin/Unsplash I was easing gently into 2021 poised for adventures with the blank canvas of my passion planner...
Grief during the Holidays: How to Find Happiness.
Photo Credit: Thanks to Isabella and Laura Fischcer @twinsfisch on Unsplash This year is going to be different, in fact it needs to be different. If you have been feeling tired, irritable, tearful, and filled with dread of the holidays–you may be experiencing...
Gratitude While Waiting: More Be-ing, Less Do-ing.
Mid-March this year our lives came to a screeching halt. The virus had clearly arrived, and with it came many challenges. My Passion Planner blanked-out, except for work–which quickly switched over to telehealth appointments. My social life reduced to a smaller...
De-stress for Back to School Success
Stress less and connect more as a family this year. Discover ways to de-stress for back to school success. Photo Credit to Evgeni Tcherkasski/Unsplash Raise your hand if you are frazzled about school this year. Teachers and Families with school aged children are an...