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This is our fourth post in a series where we explore daily practices that nurture and encourage healing. Our last post discussed creating balance between relationships and digital technologies. This post explores the benefits of sleep and useful tools that help … Continue reading
There is an old saying that all healthy couples fight. While it is true that all healthy couples actively encounter and work through conflict, it is not necessarily true that all healthy couples must or need to “fight.” Fighting normally … Continue reading
This is our third post in a series where we explore daily practices that nurture and encourage healing. Our last post discussed “The Importance of Play.” This post explores how we can create balance and boundaries with our digital devices in … Continue reading
Many of us practice daily habits in order to maintain our health. We brush our teeth every day as an essential step of oral and heart health. Many of us engage in some form of daily exercise to maintain our … Continue reading
We all have filters. Our filters are created from childhood, past relationships, what others modeled for us by their example, and how we intersect with culture. Everyone has different experiences that inform each person’s filters and lenses. These filters are … Continue reading
Compassionate self-talk has been shown to calm the threat-detection system and allow us to be more understanding with others. Kristin Neff is an expert in self-compassion. Her research found that “people who can first give themselves emotional support and validation will … Continue reading
Many people struggle with anger. We may have numerous, overwhelming commitments to family, home-life, work, school, and community that can leave us feeling depleted and stressed. It seems there are not enough hours in the day. Endless tasks create a … Continue reading
Are you willing to try an experiment? Find something to take notes with. Choose one day this week. Mark the beginning and ending times whenever you find yourself with a screen in front of your nose. A screen could be … Continue reading
An ancient Greek philosopher named Heraclitus once said, “The only thing that is constant is change.” Transitions are a normal part of life, although they leave us feeling overwhelmed at times. One way to breathe through transitions is to develop … Continue reading
The distance between people is often wide. Beyond the connection shared through physical touch, it is our words and ears that bring our hearts and minds together. This gap widens by complex gender differences and our human tendency to let … Continue reading