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Building Capacity and Coping Skills One small crack does not mean you are broken, it means you were put to the test and didn’t fall apart Linda Poindexter Maybe you feel like you are or did fall apart, but if you are reading this, then you are here, and you did it! But maybe you have noticed that it seems harder to do life than it used to be for you. Have you noticed that
Typically, this time of year, I would be writing about something Fall-themed, with some connections to the holidays of this season, shedding our old leaves to make space for new ones, the natural life flow of seasons changing, or removing the masks we wear to live our most authentic selves. But this time, something else became important for me. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Normally, this would pass me by without another thought. However,
Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You When you think of the word decluttering, maybe you think of spring cleaning, organizing your closet, or freeing up your schedule. It is all these things, but it can be so much more. Spring is the perfect time to declutter and refresh your life spaces. Sometimes the easiest place to start is your external environment. Our external spaces (i.e. your room, house, office, desk, etc.) often reflect
Spring is here! It is a season when all our senses are surrounded by newness, growth, and change. When trees sprout green leaves, when flowers bloom, allergies are running amok, and when the sun brings a warmth that has been missed for months. At this time of year, it makes sense that we would feel refreshed, renewed, and rebirthed…right? But what if we just do not feel that way right now? What if we just
Well, we did it, we have sprung ahead. We lost an hour but gained more sunlight and new growth. The change of seasons can serve as a powerful reminder of the cyclical nature of life. It reminds us of the natural ebb and flow of loss and life, barren to blossom, the old for the new. Just as the flowers bloom and the trees bud once again, we also have the opportunity to shed our
Valentine’s Day can be a tough time for those who do not have a significant other in their life. The jewelry commercials, the Hallmark movies, and the overplaying of love songs can feel like a stab in the heart. But who says Valentine’s Day is only for that kind of love, you can celebrate love in your life in these ways. 1. Self-love: Take this day as an opportunity to shower yourself with love and