A LOT has happened since February/March, 2020, but let’s pause for a moment and try to remember what that moment was like in the U.S. That time was characterized by […]
Relieve Stress by Giving Thanks
You will always have reasons to be stressed. That’s just the way life is. You may worry about your finances, health, or family members. You might be anxious about the state […]
A Case for Unity
As we inch ever-closer to the U.S. presidential election, the division between people is becoming more and more apparent. Many people are declaring, “I just want this election to be […]
Health-Related Purchases for Winter
Winter in the Upper Midwest is hard enough as it is, but add a fear of COVID and several closed shops, restaurants, and gyms into the mix, and you have […]
Keep Calm and Support Small Businesses
It’s no secret that the past several months have been tough on small businesses in the United States. Many retail shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues have had to modify […]
Gratitude for The Little Things
With so much bad news and grim forecasts about the future, it’s easy to feel helpless and hopeless. If you look at the big picture–a global pandemic, civil unrest, travel bans, […]
Practicing Kindness, Despite Everything
Lately, our nation (and world) have been going through some tough times. With the coronavirus, increased violence, and general unrest, many people have been at each other’s throats. Social […]
Standing Up to FEAR
It is easy to be driven by fear. In fact, our brains are programmed to respond to anything that prompts anxiety or unease–it’s a survival instinct. But we’re long past […]
Why You Need a Media Vacation
It’s no mystery that the news media profits off of bad news. When there were only a few news channels, reporting tended to be more rational and sane. However, with […]
Silver Lining Opportunities During the COVID Crisis
Call me an optimist, but I am starting to see many good things come out of our nation-wide quarantine. Don’t get me wrong—the COVID-19 pandemic is an awful event that […]