Embracing lighthearted moments can transform your day! This week’s Positivity Break focuses on amusement, an uplifting emotion that eases stress and fosters resilience. Discover simple ways to invite more joy into your week, like savoring humor and creating silly activities. Join the conversation and share your sources of laughter!
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How to Turn “I’m Not Okay” Into a Plan for Self-Care
This week’s focus is on the importance of self-care through SPIRE check-ins, which assess spiritual, physical, intellectual, relational, and emotional well-being. As a proud parent navigating her daughter’s transition post-college, the author emphasizes the value of balance and support. Join the upcoming group for parents to explore this journey together!
Feeling Low Motivation and Beating Yourself Up? A Self-Compassion Break
In moments of low motivation and self-criticism, a guided self-compassion break offers a gentle approach to navigate these feelings. This three-part practice includes mindfulness, recognizing shared human struggles, and fostering kindness toward oneself. It’s a reminder that it’s okay to struggle, and self-encouragement is vital.
What to Do When You Feel Powerless (Without Burning Out)
Many of us experience helplessness when we want to help others but feel powerless, especially in challenging situations like a loved one’s illness. Instead of self-judgment, embracing self-compassion and checking in on our own well-being can provide emotional relief. Small actions can make a meaningful difference in these tough moments.
Holiday Stress Relief: 7 Ways to Find Beauty
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.
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.
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.
When the World Looks Dark, Look Here
Despite the negativity bias prevalent in our minds and media, hope and kindness still thrive in our world. By actively seeking uplifting news, noticing acts of kindness, practicing gratitude, and sharing positive stories, we can rebuild our faith in humanity. Together, let’s focus on the goodness that surrounds us!
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!) “
Dianna Collier 