Discover effective self-care tips to help you find balance and prioritize your mental, emotional, and physical health while managing a demanding job. Learn how to take control of your time, say ‘no’ without guilt, build a support system, embrace uncertainty, and create time for yourself. READ MORE
Blessed Memorial Day
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, that honors the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.The origins of Memorial Day can be traced to the end of the Civil War in 1865. After the war, citizens began to gather in cemeteries to READ MORE
Social Isolation And Your Mental Health
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted physical distancing that influenced further research into the effect of social isolation on humans. However, social isolation and its problems were widespread even before the pandemic. A 2018 study by the Pew Research Center found that one in ten Americans felt isolated and lonely most of the time. Socially isolated people READ MORE
The Wheel of Life: A Tool for Personal Development
Personal development is a journey that we can all embark upon to better ourselves. Coaching is a useful tool for personal development, helping us to grow and learn in the context of our lives. Coaching helps us identify the specific areas of our lives that need the most attention and facilitates the development of strategies READ MORE
Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Introduction to Stress and Anxiety Stress and anxiety are normal emotions that often manifest as physiological reactions to emotional and physical stressors. While they can provide a boost to our immune system, stress and anxiety also pose serious health risks when left untreated. By identifying stressors, developing coping mechanisms, and seeking professional help when necessary, READ MORE
Asking for Forgiveness When You’ve Made a Mistake
It’s pretty easy to stand behind your own anger and offense when someone has hurt you. It isn’t always as easy to be the one who needs to be forgiven. When we’ve made a mistake, many things come into play – anger, shame, defensiveness. These things can really make it hard to ask for or READ MORE
Practicing the Art of Forgiveness in Everyday Life
The easiest path to forgiving big things is by routinely forgiving small things. Practicing the art of forgiveness in everyday life makes it easier to draw on those experiences when you need to forgive bigger offenses. People who have an easier time forgiving others have a few things in common: People who find it easy READ MORE
Three Tips to Effectively Offer Forgiveness
Forgiveness may not be second nature. It will come with practice and some cool tips. If you’re ready to let go and move on from blame to freedom, there are tips that will make the journey easier. Being able to share the impact that the situation has had on you and ask questions that bring READ MORE
Is Forgiving and Forgetting Really Possible?
You may have agreed theoretically that forgiving and forgetting is possible, but is it really? Absolutely – with time, patience, and grace. Having a forgiving nature may not be a natural state of being but it can become part of your relationships tool kit. Before we look at how to forgive, let’s look at why READ MORE
Why Would You Forgive Someone Who Hurt You?
The phrase “forgive and forget” may come off as cliché and might be easily dismissed by someone who has been violated and living with righteous indignation. If you’ve been hurt, it might feel ridiculous to think about forgiving someone who hurt you but hear me out, there are important reasons why offering forgiveness can help. READ MORE