February is known to be the month of love. We spend money on flowers, chocolates, and fancy dinners. If a significant other is not in the picture, we are told […]
Adopting a Clean Slate Attitude (even if the New Year doesn’t feel “fresh”)
The New Year is full of symbolism and hype. People are encouraged to make resolutions and look at the year ahead as a fresh start, a clean slate. But what […]
A Message of Optimism
In general, I’m optimistic about the future. As I’ve discussed in past blog posts, we have made many incredible advances as a society, and we continue to push the envelope […]
Calming Techniques to Use During the Holidays
The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, filled with good company, delectable food, and nostalgia. BUT it can also be stressful. There are potlucks to attend, gatherings to […]
We Are Not All the Same…and That’s Okay!
People love to talk about equality and equal opportunities. While the sentiment is fine (yes, we should all be treated with dignity!), this thinking is a bit flawed. We do […]
Work Gives Purpose
There is pride in productivity. When a person returns home after a long day of work, they might feel a little tired, but (hopefully) they also feel a sense of […]
5 Reasons to Unplug
Don’t get me wrong, the modern world is wonderful. As I’ve written about in a past blog post, we are living in a better time than ever before–an era of relative […]
5 Tips for Parents to Survive the School Year
It’s hard to know what the upcoming school year will bring. Some schools are requiring kids to wear masks; others are not. Some parents are teaching their kids at home […]
Shortcuts to Developing Patience
Let me start by confessing: The title of this blog post is a bit of a joke. Of course anyone who is generally impatient will want a quick and easy […]
The True Cost of Subscriptions
“It’s just $5 per month. What harm could it be?” “Sure, it’s costly, but I can stop my subscription whenever I want.” “I’ll just subscribe for the trial period and […]