The post emphasizes resilience and emotional well-being through the Emotional Pillar of SPIRE. It highlights coping strategies like acknowledging and expressing emotions, fostering positivity, and engaging in activities that spark joy and hope. The author invites readers to share their steps for boosting positivity and promotes a forthcoming newsletter with supportive resources.
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The Antidote to Loneliness – The Relational Pillar of SPIRE
Our relationships are the heartbeat of a fulfilling life—but they’re easy to neglect in the chaos of daily routines & work. Let’s pause and check in: If any of these made you pause, you’re not alone. Nurturing relationships takes intention, but the payoff is life-changing. Let’s explore how to reignite meaningful bonds with others andContinue reading “The Antidote to Loneliness – The Relational Pillar of SPIRE”
The Intellectual Pillar of SPIRE: Unlock Joyful Growth
Whether you’re tackling a big goal, navigating a tough challenge, or embarking on an uncharted journey, today’s exploration of INTELLECT could offer the positive push you need to persevere. Have you ever followed a spark of curiosity and stumbled upon something extraordinary? Maybe it led you to a hidden gem of a restaurant, an unexpectedContinue reading “The Intellectual Pillar of SPIRE: Unlock Joyful Growth”
The PHYSICAL Pillar of SPIRE–3 Stress Rescue Exercises to Restore Energy
How does your body feel right now? Close your eyes for a moment. Notice your breath. The tension in your shoulders. The rhythm of your heartbeat. Now ask yourself: How does your mind feel? We often treat the body and mind as separate entities, but they’re deeply intertwined. What affects one, shapes the other. LetContinue reading “The PHYSICAL Pillar of SPIRE–3 Stress Rescue Exercises to Restore Energy”
Cultivate Meaning & Mindfulness: A Guide to SPIRE’s Spiritual Pillar
Where do you find meaning or purpose? In your work? At home? In relationships or creativity? For many, this question only arises during life’s unexpected turns—a career shift, loss, or health challenge. But nurturing meaning before adversity strikes can anchor your spiritual well-being and resilience. Let’s explore how. In my newsletter last week, we explored SPIRE—theContinue reading “Cultivate Meaning & Mindfulness: A Guide to SPIRE’s Spiritual Pillar”
Bounce Back and Keep Moving Towards Your Goals
Last week, I crashed and burned on my plans. It was 5 a.m., my body ached, my mind raced, and I couldn’t fall back asleep. I hadn’t made it to a single yoga class all week. With all the computer work I do, the lack of stretching leads to painful tension in my neck andContinue reading “Bounce Back and Keep Moving Towards Your Goals”
How to Prepare for an Empty Nest
Do you have a son or daughter graduating from high school? Are you feeling a rollercoaster of emotions as the countdown to graduation begins? When I think about my younger daughter’s upcoming graduation, I feel excitement mixed with nostalgia. I remember when she clung to me like a koala & am now inspired by herContinue reading “How to Prepare for an Empty Nest”
How to Stop Beating Yourself Up
Would you spend time with someone that consistently tells you that you are a failure and lists the ways that you are lacking? I hope not. Unfortunately, that is how many of us talk to ourselves, and we can’t walk away from this relationship. Most people use harsh, critical words with themselves that they wouldContinue reading “How to Stop Beating Yourself Up”
6 Tips on Increasing Happiness (Inspired by my Dog)
Are you happy? Your answer might vary depending on the day, hour or even minute. It’s natural for our moods to fluctuate, but is happiness more than a feeling? After studying positive psychology for the past 10 years, I have determined that what we mean when we use the word “happiness” is not just aContinue reading “6 Tips on Increasing Happiness (Inspired by my Dog)”
5 Ways to Use Positive Psychology Coaching Skills in Everyday Life
As an introvert, I prefer meaningful conversation to small talk. It’s not that I can’t talk about the weather or where to find the best barbecue, but I enjoy knowing more. This might explain why I often come home from the grocery store with stories about my cashier’s lives along with my groceries. My familyContinue reading “5 Ways to Use Positive Psychology Coaching Skills in Everyday Life”
Dianna Collier 