Have you ever had one of those weeks where you know something feels off… but you can’t quite name what it is?
Or maybe you do know what’s causing you pain, and still can’t see a clear way to care for yourself through it?
That’s where a simple check-in can make all the difference.
This week, I’m sharing a short video walking you through a SPIRE check-in. It’s one of my favorite ways to get a quick snapshot of how you’re doing and what you might need for self-care.
Watch it here: SPIRE Check In
SPIRE looks at your well-being as a whole person:
- Spiritual – meaning and mindful presence
- Physical – caring for your body and energy
- Intellectual – learning and curiosity
- Relational – your relationship with yourself and others
- Emotional – feeling your emotions and reaching toward resilience
Right now, SPIRE feels especially important in my own life. My older daughter is graduating from college in May. I’m incredibly proud of the work she’s put into her degree and excited to see her use her skills in the world.
At the same time, there’s a lot of uncertainty as she moves home, looks for a job, and saves for her own place. I want to be supportive and available, while also respecting her independence as a young adult, and that’s a tender balance.
Doing regular SPIRE check-ins helps me stay resourced so I can show up with more steadiness, compassion, and clarity in this new chapter for both of us.
This kind of season is exactly what I’ll be exploring more in the group I’m co-leading with my colleague Jennifer Hanawald, From Anxiety to Ease: Self-Care for College Parents. If you’re parenting a high school or college student and riding your own wave of pride, worry, and identity shifts, this group is for you.
Anxiety to Ease: Self-Care for College Parents
📅 Friday April 24, 11:30am-12:30pm CST
💻 Interactive, small group online experience via Zoom
✨ Education, exercises, real-life scenarios, and take-home resources
💰 Value pricing: $49—your path to flourishing
👉 For more details & to register
Still have questions? Reach out anytime: dianna@collierclan.net
This Week’s Challenge
I’d love to hear from you!
What did your SPIRE check-in reveal for you, and what’s one small way you might care for yourself this week?
Leave me a comment and join the conversation!
Dianna Collier 
The SPIRE framework is such a clear way to see well-being as a full, interconnected picture rather than isolated habits. Even small, intentional actions in any of these areas can create noticeable shifts. For me, focusing on the relational and emotional aspects this week feels important—checking in with a friend and being mindful of how I’m really feeling each day. It’s a simple reminder that well-being grows in small, consistent steps.
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Yes. I find it helpful to connect the small actions to the bigger picture because it makes it easier to remember why we are taking action in the first place.
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