By Shane Walker We all get up on the wrong side of the bed sometimes. Things happen that cause us to have a more pessimistic view of our day or even the world. This is normal. It’s also normal to have positive days and a more optimistic view of the world. Usually, there’s a balance […]
Self-discovery
How to Cultivate Compassion and Improve Relationships
By Derek He Think back to a time when someone went out of his or her way to help you when you were struggling. How did you feel? For example, one day I had gotten into a serious argument with a family member, and I was visibly upset the entire day. One of my friends […]
How to Be a More Patient Person When it’s Most Difficult
Many of us have social distancing fatigue. We want our normal life back. When can we gather with family and friends? How long do we have to wear a mask for? When will we get the vaccine? Surely all this uncertainty is testing our patience. What about other life scenarios that can make us impatient […]
How Children Can Revitalize Your Soul
By Jennifer Landis On some days, you feel like you can’t do it. Maybe your nieces and nephews are too hyper, your students keep talking while you’re speaking, or your kids have spent all day whining. Whatever it is, you feel worn out by the little ones in your life. When these moments of frustration […]
Too Busy for Solitude? 4 Ways to Make Time for Yourself
By Morgan Bundrant Solitude is creativity’s best friend, and solitude is refreshment for our souls. ~Naomi Judd Many definitions for “self-care” exist. The International Self-Care Foundation defines it as, “what people do for themselves to establish and maintain health, and to prevent and deal with illness.” In a more practical sense, I like to think […]