No doubt, we all encounter certain days when hard circumstances require us to either cave under the pressure or find ways to cope! Below are a few tips that might help you when days become a little stressful. Get Outdoors I enjoy walking. For you, it may be jogging or riding your bike. Regardless of…
I’m not really one for making resolutions, but I do believe there’s good that comes from setting goals for improvement. Are there areas in your life you’d like to move past or develop for the better in your present circumstances? Me, I tend to dwell on former frustrations. I’ll see someone or something that reminds…
We’ve all experienced Black Friday shopping and the anticipated early morning rush to department stores that often result in injured customers and destroyed merchandise. The madness of anticipated scarcity is a powerful force that drives people to push, shove, yell, and grab like it is the end of the world. Somewhere along the way in our…
Since Thanksgiving Day happens this month, we’re in high gear for showing gratitude to everyone we know, or we pass by on the sidewalk. This is all fine and good, but how can we practice a grateful mindset beyond this season and throughout the whole year? Here are a few tips: Breathe in something you’re thankful for (and then…
Are the pressures of life weighing you down? Constant tension has been known to affect physical health, thoughts and emotions, and behavior in adverse ways. Left unchecked, stress can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Nobody needs those types of negative consequences running through their body or…
We’re now in November—the official month for giving thanks! But I know that some days—some weeks—it’s really hard to feel grateful. Although Scripture encourages us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to “Give thanks in all circumstances,” we all face difficulties that challenge our gratitude to the core! Situations abound that cause our joyfulness in life to be shaken:…
Summer break is coming soon! It’s often thought to be a time of fun and relaxation away from the busy schedule of the school year. However, alongside the warm aspects of summertime, this season can also bring on boredom and self-absorption in kids and adults alike. So, what’s the best way to adjust one’s mindset from grumpy to…
As you prepare for the coming year, there are several important things you can do between Christmas and New Year’s Day to make the months ahead the very best yet! Check out this list: RENEW Hit the reset button on your daily commitments to determine whether or not they are to be continued this next…
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…