Nobody wants to have a bad day. But do you make a conscious effort to have a good day? Most of us wake up and let the day simply take its course. With a few easy steps, you can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience.
It all starts... (Read More)
It's an old cliché we've all heard time and again throughout our lives: “nice guys finish last.” Some people use the saying as an excuse for looking out for themselves, but they might want to develop a new mindset. Sure, nice people don't... (Read More)
What's in a hug? Can you give them freely? How often do we listen? Careful, focused, thoughtful listening. Probably not as often as we think. How often do we fail to relate to others and jump to inaccurate conclusions about their character or... (Read More)
Kindness is easy … right? It’s the golden rule: Treat others how you wish to be treated. But all too often it seems to be a tall order. In an increasingly pessimistic society, it becomes easy to focus on the negative. Stories rife with tragedy... (Read More)
Books? What are those? With all the electronic gadgets, from tablets to gaming consoles to music devices, our children have little to no reason to read a paper book. They sometimes have to for school, but what about in their free time? Here are a... (Read More)
If the pandemic taught us anything, it's that life is precarious and too short at times. We all could benefit from leaning into joy — and sharing it with others.
One of the easiest things you can do to spread joy is to send a quick text or... (Read More)
Change is hard for everyone, especially for young children. Times of transition, like the start or end of a school year, moving to a new home or even returning from a visit to their grandparents' house, can be tough. Disruptions caused by a change... (Read More)
Each year, more than 60 million Americans give nearly 8 billion hours of their time to volunteer causes. It's an impressive number, but were you a part of that effort? If not, perhaps it's time to consider how you can help.
Volunteers are also... (Read More)
“The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it.” ―Sydney J. Harris
It's no secret that reducing your stress levels can improve your health and well-being. We know what you're thinking: Easier said than done. Right? What exactly can... (Read More)