Amid a foggy day, the author finds joy in unexpected beauty, like a cheerful tissue box and a memorable Christmas concert by her daughters. This appreciation not only uplifts spirits but also enhances well-being. Embracing beauty—whether in nature, music, or shared moments—can restore balance and positivity during the busy holiday season.
Category Archives: Self-Care
Holiday Burnout? 5 Playful Practices to Help
As the holiday season approaches, many feel overwhelmed by obligations and stress, affecting their mood and energy. Embracing playfulness through small, joyful activities can alleviate this pressure, promoting positivity and satisfaction. Engaging in creative moments and playful practices can help bring lightness back into our busy days, revitalizing our spirits.
Gratitude Practices For Grumpy People
As Thanksgiving nears, many feel pressured to express gratitude, which can feel overwhelming or insincere. Instead, embrace a more personal and flexible approach to appreciation. Explore simple practices like self-gratitude and savoring everyday moments, allowing gratitude to foster genuine connection and peace during the holiday season.
Manage Holiday Overwhelm — Finding Calm With Anchors
While the holiday season often brings moments of joy and togetherness, it can just as easily be a time of stress and emotional complexity. Many of us feel the pressure of packed schedules, financial worries, or the drive to create picture-perfect gatherings. Sometimes, the expectation to be cheerful feels out of reach—especially when coping withContinue reading “Manage Holiday Overwhelm — Finding Calm With Anchors”
A Sneaky Truth About Launching Kids Into College
Launching kids into college can be an emotional journey, especially during their winter break home. While exciting at first, it brings adjustments and challenges to family dynamics. Parents are urged to prioritize their self-care, as it fosters resilience. An upcoming workshop offers support for navigating these transitions together. You’re not alone.
Emotions Rising? Here’s Your Roadmap
Anger often emerges in conversations, prompting us to react in various ways. Instead of resisting it, we can embrace and understand it as a messenger revealing our needs. By practicing self-compassion and setting boundaries, we can navigate difficult emotions, fostering thoughtful responses and honor both ourselves and others.
Packing, Planes, and Personal Strengths—How I’m Surviving (& Thriving!)
This week I’m doing something a little different to wrap up our Summer of Strengths. Instead of spotlighting just one strength, I’d love to show you how all of our signature strengths can support us during times of transition. At the end, we’ll walk through a simple way you can start putting your own VIAContinue reading “Packing, Planes, and Personal Strengths—How I’m Surviving (& Thriving!) “
Shift Your Mood With Gratitude
I used to cringe whenever I heard people talk about gratitude in the media. It felt like there was this unspoken pressure to be thankful for everything, all the time—and if I wasn’t, I’d feel a twinge of shame. Sometimes, it felt like people were just saying they were grateful because they were supposed to,Continue reading “Shift Your Mood With Gratitude”
Turning Setbacks Into Laughter
After some thoughtful feedback and a bit of reflection, I’ve decided to switch things up and focus on just one character strength each week instead of two. I want the blog to be easier to digest and more practical to put into action—plus, it’ll be a bit lighter and more enjoyable to read. Thanks forContinue reading “Turning Setbacks Into Laughter”
How to Build Your Hope & Love Strengths to Thrive More
Looking ahead can evoke a mix of hope and anxiety. It’s important to remember that hope is a skill we can cultivate through practice. By reflecting on our strengths, nurturing relationships, and setting achievable goals, we can foster a renewed sense of optimism for the future. You’re not alone in this journey.
Dianna Collier 