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Self-Improvement Through Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a hot topic right now and for a good reason. Mindfulness has been shown to have a range of benefits and can improve your physical, mental and emotional health.
The Meaning is in the Process
There’s nothing like a milestone to make you take inventory of your life’s accomplishments (or lack thereof). My twentieth high school reunion is approaching this summer.
From Darkness to Light
In 2004, my life took a dramatic turn. After enduring five years of an abusive marriage with a man who seemed to have a split personality - Dr. Jekyll one moment and Mr. Hyde the next - I made the courageous decision to break free from the grip of fear and pain.
Front Row View
Front Row View By Gina Geldbach-Hall On November 21, 1980, I was a sophomore in high school [...]
Sheryl Green: An Interview
Sheryl Green: An Interview By Judi Moreo This year’s recipient of the Judi Moreo Achievement Award which [...]
How Gratitude Can Heal You
Gratitude is a spontaneous feeling that we experience when something has been done for us. It is also suggested that embracing gratitude can be a good practice for mental health. This is a positive emotion that not only feels good inwardly but sends positive energy outward.
A Recipe for Sanity
A Recipe for Sanity By S. L. Gore If ever there was a time when we needed [...]
Who’s In Charge of Your Life?
Have you ever had a “knee-jerk” reaction to something and then wondered, “Where did that come from?” Or, “Why did I get so angry over nothing?” I used to ask myself those questions. But then I started to associate with people who didn’t have extreme reactions to small things – or even big ones. And I got curious.
Make Your Dream a Reality
When you have like-minded people around you and your own attitudes are positive and supportive, then you have a solid support network. These relationships can help you grow, improve, and find deeper focus as you seek to attain your dreams.
The Power of Encouragement
The Power of Encouragement By Joan S. Peck “Way to go! You can do it!” These or [...]
Staying Healthy and Unstressed During the Holidays
The holiday season can be a magical time filled with family gatherings, festive decorations, and the joy of giving. However, it’s also a time that can bring a significant amount of stress. From planning holiday meals and shopping for gifts to juggling social obligations and travel, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.
From the Editor
We know what it is to feel discouraged. My coaching clients, my art students, and my friends often tell me that they are battling with loneliness, despair, hopelessness, even suicidal tendencies. Mostly because they don’t feel like they are good enough.