Group of friends enjoying a meal

Cultivate Connections with Positive Like-Minded People

Depending on who you talk to, one in three adults feel lonely at least once a week. Loneliness is an epidemic that has not returned to the low pre-pandemic levels. People who have a partner also report being lonely due to a lack of connection and/or shared activities.

If you find someone or a group of people who motivate you and encourage you, maintain the connection. During this time of division, it is very difficult to find another person that sees you for you and understands you and wants the best for you. If you find this person, do whatever it takes to maintain the connection and grow the connection within reason.

Woman meditating focusing on herself and peace

Protect Your Peace!

In this life, situations happen that are outside your control. Rude neighbor, backstabbing co-worker, broke friend asking for money. Learn to protect your peace. Learning to protect your peace means you navigate away from unnecessary drama and other people’s toxic behavior. Depending on who you ask, it may be seen as selfish, but having self-love is the first step to reducing stress in your life. So, what are the next steps to protecting your peace?

Overcome Holiday Blues with Gratitude

Each holiday season comes with high expectations for a cozy and festive time of year. However, for many this time of year is tinged with sadness, anxiety, or depression. Certainly, major depression or a severe anxiety disorder benefits most from professional help. But what about those who just feel lost or overwhelmed or down at this time of year? Research (and common sense) suggests that one aspect of the Thanksgiving season can actually lift the spirits, and it’s built right into the holiday — being grateful.