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.

Connecting When We Disagree

In an inspiring new series, we explore “Challenging Conversations: Connecting When Opinions Differ.” Each week will offer practical, positive psychology approaches to foster empathy, compassion, and meaningful connections during difficult discussions. Join the journey and embrace the power of empathetic listening to enhance your relationships and navigate challenging conversations effectively!

The Emotional Pillar of SPIRE: Bounce Back Stronger

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.

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”

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)”