resilience

Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day

Defying Loneliness on Valentine’s Day

For couples, Valentine’s Day conjures up images of candle-lit dinners, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, marriage proposals, and other romantic gestures. But when there’s no “special someone” in your life, Valentine’s Day can be challenging. The rest of the world seems to be basking in romantic love while you’re considering how to dodge the holiday altogether. Some singles may experience the day as one giant taunt, a reminder that they’re alone in a coupled world. The result: feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Setting Boundaries With Grace During the Holidays

Setting Boundaries With Grace During the Holidays

According to common lore, the most magical time of the year is right around the corner. Soon, families and friends will gather together to enjoy cherished holiday traditions, warm themselves by the fire, and imbibe in the numerous delicacies of the season.

Meditation: Simple Tips for Getting Started

This month, I want to share with you one of the most powerful ways for quieting your mind and body, and managing the negative thoughts that may keep popping up. By practicing meditation, you can learn to clear your mind, relax your body, and find calm and stability in the face of uncertainty.

The Power of Resilience

For months, we’ve been living a trauma of unprecedented scope—a global pandemic. In the broadest terms, it has meant living with worry and uncertainty, and the anxiety that can bring. In our daily lives, it has meant medical emergencies and possible loss of life among our loved ones; job insecurity and the financial concerns that accompany it; missed weddings, funerals, proms, and graduations, and more.