We’re still toward the beginning of 2022, so it’s not too late to make a bucket list for the year! What should you include on your bucket list? You may want to include some goals you want to accomplish, maybe involving your career or your home. But we encourage you to make at least half of your items things you’d…
-
-
Have you been feeling in the slumps? Do you find yourself engaging in fewer social events because it is winter? Do the short days make you want to crawl into bed and avoid all responsibilities? You may be suffering from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression that is tied to changes in the seasons. SAD affects…
-
Storytelling is a practice that has been passed on for generations. We tell and listen to stories to make sense of the world, to impart and receive wisdom, and to feel connected to the people and the world around us. Stories help us understand ourselves and others. They help us cope with life. They help our memory and imagination. So…
-
Have you ever walked into a restaurant where the lights are perfectly dimmed, nice music is playing softly, and the whole place smells delicious? I bet that put you in a pretty good mood. Why not make that your home? There are lots of ways to create a good atmosphere. You can use scented candles for a nice aroma and…
-
We think about our daily habits a lot. But some things don’t need to be done every single day to still be an important habit to develop in your life. We think it can be helpful to plan out your week so that you don’t skip out on these important tasks and activities. Think about what contributes to a healthy…
-
Oftentimes, when we’re thinking of New Year’s resolutions, we think about what we want to bring into our lives—how we want to change, or what we want to start doing or achieving. Maybe you’ve already made a few of those. This year, we challenge you to take a different approach. Instead of being so focused on what you want to…
-
We believe in eating healthy to support your mental and physical health, but we also believe in treating yourself every once in a while, and the holiday season is the perfect time to do that! There are so many recipes out there for delicious holiday treats. We like the idea of making cookies or a cake that you can decorate,…
-
Have you ever noticed yourself reverting to what feels like an old version of yourself around family members? Our family dynamics as we grow up play a large role in the formation of our personalities. Maybe you had to take care of your younger siblings from a young age, so you became “the responsible one,” who is maybe a bit…
-
It’s holiday season, it’s growing cold outside, and it’s getting dark earlier and earlier…. It’s the perfect time of year to stay inside for a movie evening! So grab your friends, children, or other family members, and put on your favorite holiday movie, or a holiday movie you’ve never seen before. If you don’t like holiday movies, any movie will…
-
Making checklists has more benefits than you may imagine. Checklists allow you to take abstract thoughts in your brain and break them down into concrete goals. Research shows writing checklists provides relief, because you feel more confident you will get the tasks done. And you should be more confident, because research also shows that writing down tasks does make you…
-
We are big fans of holiday decorating because it brings joy in many ways. Figuring out how to decorate your space requires you to get creative, and perhaps to work together with someone you love. Research shows that decorating allows you to tap into the excitement of the holidays and can lift your spirits. And, once the decorations are up,…
-
We challenge you to make this Thanksgiving a good one. We know that the holidays aren’t naturally happy for everyone; some people have tension during family gatherings, some people don’t have family gatherings at all. It is important to be gentle with yourself and comfort any hard emotions that may arise. But what steps can you take to add some…