Traditions & Celebrations How are you celebrating Easter? Birthday? Graduation? This time of year is one that is filled with rituals, traditions and celebrations. Yesterday I was reflecting on the loss of what we usually do for birthdays, anniversaries, Easter, prom and graduations. I was feeling sad as I recognized this year will be different. When things are different or require […]
Routine The impact of COVID-19 is something no one is immune to experiencing. We have all been impacted in some form or fashion. Some of us may have to work from home, not work at all or scramble to find resources to pay rent. Benefits of a Routine In the midst of our normal no […]
We have been posting each day the ways to cope and – trust me – I am having to remind myself to practice them in my own life. However, yesterday, I was done. I was overcome with thoughts and feelings of powerlessness and pressure I was unconsciously putting on myself to be better and have things […]
The Power of Prayer A recent study found that 55% of Americans pray everyday. This is self reported data, but it can be assumed that even if not all 55% prayed everyday, they at least had intentions to do so. Praying is one way to help your spiritual needs and is proven to provide comfort […]
Reconnecting Past Relationships During this season, many of us are hearing messages and suggestions that encourage us to reach out to those we love. This seems like it would make sense since it would keep us connected, in relationship and decrease likeliness of depression. What about the people we had connection with and for some […]
Social distancing. School closures. Cancelled events. Terms like these have become a regular part of our vocabulary over the past few weeks. Spending days or weeks at home with limited resources, stimulation and social contact can take a toll on mental health. Coping with Social Distancing Here are some tips you can use to adjust […]
Embracing the seasons of life means, embracing the joy and contentment through every season. The things surrounding COVID-19 are sad, defeating, and scary. On many levels the virus is out of our control. This can bring a sense of powerlessness in this season of life. This season can certainly be dark and gloomy for many. Today I […]
What is Normal? Normalcy get disrupted a month ago and since then each day can bring new and unexpected challenges. I have learned that my children’s teachers are blessings and that I am thankful for them. Attempting to provide school from home would have been a joke two months ago. The schooling is just one […]
The Impact of Social Media At a time of continued advisory to distance ourselves from social grouping and community activities, we are experiencing stress, anxiety, and loneliness in ways we have not had to deal with before. We are now responsible for and responsive to new needs we are experiencing. Two of our greatest needs […]
A few days ago I wrote about grief and today I felt the need to return to it. I was reminded yesterday of the grief we continue to face each day. On Monday, my kids received the message they wouldn’t be returning to school this year. When we left for spring break this year, we had no […]
