Your Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score can serve as a useful tool to help you better understand how your past experiences may be impacting your present well-being. The ACEs score is a numerical reflection of the adversity and trauma you may have encountered during childhood, including experiences such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. Understanding […]
Personal growth is an essential aspect of a meaningful life. But finding the time and resources to dedicate to it can be challenging. That’s why creating a simple and manageable personal growth plan is key. Today, we share some easy personal growth plan examples especially suited to busy people. “Whatever makes you uncomfortable is your […]
Personal growth strategies empower us to unlock our full potential, enhance skills, and achieve meaningful progress in many aspects of our lives. While personal growth is a continuous process, there are some strategies that can expedite the growth process and propel us towards our goals at an accelerated pace. Today, we explore personal growth strategies […]
It’s that time of year. It’s not quite Hallowe’en and yet we’re receiving all the pre-Black Friday advertisements advising us to ACT NOW! before we miss out on all the bargains that sound (and often may be) too good to be true. Winter holiday music and displays are everywhere and the countdown of shopping days […]
Long distance relationships can be a true test of love and commitment. Physical separation and geographical distance may pose challenges, but with the right strategies, you can maintain intimacy and strengthen the bond with your partner. Today, we will explore ways to nurture connection and maintain intimacy in long distance relationships. Communication is Key in […]
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is typically centered around family, friends, and gathering together to share a meal. However, for some people, being alone on Thanksgiving can be a challenging and lonely experience. Whether you’re far from loved ones or unable to attend social gatherings, being alone at the holidays doesn’t have to mean feeling […]
Guilt and blame can be powerful emotions that shape our lives and our actions. For many, these feelings create a self-perpetuating cycle that be difficult to break. Exposure to these negative emotions in and of themselves has a negative impact on our well-being. Further, experiencing them also leads to heightened stress and anxiety. Thankfully, change […]
It’s that time of year. Many are starting to feel a twinge of those “Holiday Blues”. It’s an unpleasant mixture that can include elements of depression, anxiety and exhaustion. Some of us just feel listless. Others experience intense fatigue and tiredness that no amount of sleep seems to rectify. For some, it’s all about aches […]
Prioritizing self-care has become more important than ever. Taking the time to care for yourself is not a luxury but a necessity for maintaining overall well-being. One effective way to ensure self-care becomes a regular part of your life is by establishing a self-care routine. It may seem challenging at first, but as with most […]
Advances in technology and experiences gained as a result of the COVID pandemic have enabled us to more readily overcome some challenges that arise from lack of physical proximity to loved ones. Recent statistics show that almost half of both men and women are willing to give long distance relationships a try. And about 60% […]
Executive coaching resources have long been recognized as effective tools for those looking to enhance their leadership skills, navigate career transitions, and achieve their professional goals. The personalized guidance, support, and feedback provided by a skilled executive coach can be invaluable in helping individuals unlock their full potential. However, not everyone can afford or accommodate […]
The Founding Fathers were quite precise in the words they used to describe our freedoms. “Life” and “liberty” are quite clear terms that continue, to this day, to be relatively self-explanatory. But “the pursuit of happiness”? Not so much. It was a little murky then, and in today’s dialect, the original meaning is all but […]
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during specific seasons, most commonly in the fall and winter. It can leave us feeling unmotivated, fatigued, and emotionally low. One proven strategy to minimize the impact of SAD is to begin preparing for seasonal changes in advance. By taking proactive steps and making […]
Betrayal, whether it stems from infidelity, deceit, or broken trust, can shatter the foundation of any relationship. The pain and anguish it inflicts can be overwhelming, leaving us feeling lost, disillusioned, and vulnerable. Today, we explore the path to recovery after betrayal, offering insights, strategies, and support to help you heal, rediscover yourself, and rebuild […]
Struggling with addiction takes a lot out of you. It can be scary, confusing, not to mention physically and emotionally taxing. So, it’s important, now, more than ever, when you are battling an addiction, that you take very good care of yourself and always, always, treat yourself kindly. Here are a few simple ways you […]
When we think of trauma, we often conjure images of catastrophic events or harrowing experiences that leave indelible scars on the human psyche. However, there exists another realm of trauma that operates more subtly yet can still wield a profound impact on our emotional well-being. Coined as “Little T Trauma,” these somewhat more minor incidents […]
