By April, the year is no longer new, and the urgency many felt when setting intentions in January has faded. You may be on track with your intentions, or be meeting them sporadically. You may have stopped thinking about your intentions altogether. If you are have not been consistent with your intentions, perhaps you notice […]
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Many of us glance at our calendars and to-do lists, wondering if there will ever be enough hours in the day. We plan, schedule, and organize, hoping structure will help us feel balanced, and yet we sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed at the beginning of the day and depleted by the end. Basic self-care is essential
February often reminds us of love, but there’s one love that deserves attention every single day: the love we give ourselves. Self-love and self-compassion are closely related, yet distinct, practices. Mindfulness teaches us to notice this difference and invites us to cultivate both. Self-compassion is our gentle response to personal struggles, it means treating ourselves
January invites reflection, a gentle pause to notice the rhythm of our lives and the quiet ways we care for ourselves. Many of us approach the new year with resolutions, lists of expectations that can set up an adversarial relationship with ourselves. We focus on what we are not, how we fall short, and how
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December often highlights the importance of connection, yet for many, it can amplify a quieter, challenging emotion: loneliness. This feeling is a significant concern right now, with public health experts labeling it an epidemic. Loneliness isn’t just about being alone; it’s the deeply human ache of feeling a gap between the connections we have and
Each year, on November 13th, we celebrate World Kindness Day. It’s a time set to think about and honor the act of being kind, to all people and to ourselves. Imagine how even small acts of care can start big waves of positivity worldwide. One way to deepen kindness is through compassion training, a practice
Life moves fast, and it is easy to overlook how we’re really doing. October is National Depression Screening Month, offering us a gentle nudge to slow down and check in with ourselves and with the people we care about. Screenings are a simple first step that can open the door to understanding and support. Mindfulness,
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to remember the lives lost to suicide as well as to raise awareness about prevention. A tool that can make a difference in the lives of those affected by suicide is mindfulness, the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgement and with compassion. While it
August is National Wellness Month, a time to slow down and prioritize your health and wellbeing. With busy schedules and lists of priorities, wellness can often take a back seat. But this month allows us to reflect on our daily habits that support long-term wellbeing. We should ask ourselves: what does wellness look like for
July marks Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to honor the legacy of a trailblazing advocate who fought to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental illness in Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities. Campbell’s work highlighted the intersection of race, identity, and mental health, and her advocacy led to the