During the holidays, we tend to focus a lot on thankfulness as well as providing for others. It’s become part of our seasonal tradition as we’ve grown up with families of our own. But how do we teach this valuable lesson of gratefulness and giving to our youngest kids? Through their senses Especially with preschoolers and younger…
How can I say thanks . . . for the things You have done for me? Things SO undeserved . . . yet You gave to prove Your love for me. The voices of a million angels . . . could not express my gratitude. All that I am and ever…
We’ve all heard the saying: “Have an attitude of gratitude!” But really, can gratefulness toward others cause any real beneficial impact for ourselves or those around us? Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author shares the following advantages to living a thankful lifestyle in her blog post from Psychology Today titled “7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude”: Gratitude opens the door to more…
Despite what we’ve experienced in our world this year, there is still so much for which to be grateful! Eyesight, to read this post. Hearing, to enjoy laughter around us. Taste, to savor delicious treats of this season. So, with the many blessings that saturate us each day, why do many of us criticize rather than express gratitude…
If the job you once loved is now a “like” at most, it may be time to consider looking elsewhere for employment. This is not to suggest you pack up your desk every time you have a bad day with the boss. But if you’re getting that gut feeling of discontent more days than not,…
Working with kids during the teen years is difficult for even the most patient and understanding parents. It’s simply a challenging time of development for this age group which makes communication vital but tough in most cases. So, what’s a parent to do when their teenager is going through an especially problematic phase? Set boundaries Communicating…
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation have resulted in a heightened sense of anxiety among all age groups in our population, especially those sixty years of age and older. Anxiety is a symptom of distress. Beyond feeling stressed, anxiety is the more persistent behavior of worrying and feeling fearful as articulated in a statement…
Today I’m in a celebrative mood! Recently, a few blessings in my work life have come about, so it’s a day for cheerfulness. I even brought homemade cupcakes to the office breakroom to ramp up good vibes with everyone else. It feels great to sprinkle joy around my coworkers and loved ones on this special day. Wouldn’t…
Do you (or a friend) need a support group to help with struggles related to substance abuse? A 12-step meeting may be the perfect answer! The term “12-step meeting” refers to a group of people from the community (peers, not professionals) who meet together to support one another as each person recovers from addictions. The…
Do you ever wonder if more is going on with your mental health than just feeling “moody” several times each week? It could be that you’re experiencing a form of depression and not simply down in the dumps. But how does one know? Here is a list from the National Institute of Mental Health of…