While some families are cozied up, planning their holly jolly heartwarming Christmas traditions, there are those who face the season with a bitter chill of loneliness. Childhood memories of all the holiday cheer, from sparkling presents to warm embraces, can leave you feeling the winter blues if you are unable to recapture them this year. The holiday season is more than just shiny presents or raging parties; it's about the people we cherish and the memories that we create with them. If ... Read the Post
How to Outsmart the Winter Blues and Stay in Good Spirits
5 Solid Strategies to Develop and Maintain Your Inner Creative Drive
Have you ever had a dream or goal that you desperately wanted to achieve, but found yourself struggling to maintain the drive and determination to see it through? We all have moments in life where our inner drive seems to dwindle. And this can make it harder to accomplish our goals. I remember feeling this way when I first started my career as a writer. I was excited about my new path. But as time went on, I found myself struggling to stay motivated. I knew I needed to take action to keep my ... Read the Post
Boost Your Goals with a Dose of Self-Love: The Perks of Positive Self-Talk
As children, we entertain dreams of becoming rock stars, superheroes, or astronauts, among others. However, as we mature, life grows more intricate, and our childhood aspirations fade. We encounter setbacks, trip and fall, and our dreams become distant visions. The burden of adulthood can make us overlook the thrill of possibility that we experienced as children. But the truth is, it's never too late to reignite those dreams and pursue them wholeheartedly. All you need is to rediscover that ... Read the Post
6 Ideas To Stay Calm Under Pressure
Have you ever been in a situation where you feel like you have to act quickly and under pressure? It's natural to feel stressed and anxious in those moments, but remaining calm is key. However, it's easier said than done when stress levels are high. To combat this, it's important to have some strategies to help you cope with the pressure. Staying calm under pressure is easier said than done. As a working mom of three and also running a non-profit organization, I understand well what it feels ... Read the Post
Crisis Resolution 101
When you are faced with a crisis, how do you respond? Do you shift gears into crisis resolution mode? Or, do you start to panic under the weight of all the pressure and stress? The crisis could be the result of conflict, a spiralling situation, an escalating situation, or a whole host of issues. Just like in any stressful situation, your mind starts to race. Your brain triggers the body's fight or flight response and you are suddenly overwhelmed with the weight of the crisis. You can't ... Read the Post
Making the Most of a Big Life Change
As you're well aware, life is full of changes. Sometimes, the changes occur when you least expect them, and you end up with your routines being thrown out of whack. That's how it often is when new chapters are opened up in your life. You might get caught by surprise, and immediately get flustered because you've never dealt with being in that situation before. Fresh starts take place in your life every day. If there's something you're doing for the first time, you can consider that a fresh ... Read the Post