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Embrace Intention

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  • Being Alone with Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Experiences Can Be Positive

    1/18/2026 Are you comfortable sitting quietly with your thoughts alone as company? Are you afraid to be alone as your inner voice chatters away, but not in a good way? Many individuals avoid being alone or in quiet, because they are not comfortable being alone with their thoughts. If you don’t enjoy spending distraction-free time… Read more

  • Have you ever heard of a “nudge” word?

    1/8/2026 I had not heard a “nudge word” until I came across a Time magazine article. The idea is to choose a nudge word instead of making a resolution. Others have called a word of the year. Where did this idea originate? Tara Parker Hope kicked off the idea of a nudge word in a… Read more

  • Embrace Intention

    1/1/2026 Do you make resolutions each year? I once did, but not anymore. I am not a resolution person. For the last few years, I chose a theme word for the year, but often, by March, I often forget what it was. In 2026, I am taking a different approach. I am embracing intention. What… Read more

  • Our Brains Are Wired for Social Connection

    12/21/2025 Over the last four weeks, I have focused on the topic of loneliness and its impact on our overall health, not just mental health. Isolation increases risks for mental and physical health issues including heart disease. As I noted, the type of connection is important. I have been in a crowded room with tons… Read more

  • Hope Matters. Hope is Essential

    12/6/2025 Are you a believer in hope, or are you cynic masquerading as a “realist?” I admit lately I spend more time in the second category than the first. My anxiety plays a big part in my view of life. My husband has asked me, “Why live in fear and be cynical?” I cannot always… Read more

  • Dare to Be Bold, Don’t Hold Back

    9/22/2025 How often do you look back in your life and ask “if only” I had taken a chance? I have. I lacked confidence as a young person; I doubted my writing and speaking abilities. I feared rejection. Instead of testing myself, I held back. I played it safely. After I married and had my… Read more

  • Regret Can Steer Us in a New Direction

    9/3/2025 “No regrets.” This is a philosophy that many people claim for life. Some even have it tattooed onto their bodies.  Yet, author Daniel H.  Pink says that regret is a fundamental part of being human. Regret hurts but also instructs. We cannot have one without the other. Muhammad Tuhin wrote that it is crucial… Read more

  • It’s Time to Explore Your Purpose

    August 1, 2025 I realized after writing my blog on Finding Your Purpose, that topic was too broad for one post. I continued my research; I came across other information that could help you find your purpose. The New York Times did a study that showed only twenty-five percent of people know their life’s purpose.… Read more

  • Do You Feel Like a Fraud?

    July 12, 2025 Do you feel like a fraud? Do you ask yourself, what I am doing here? Do you feel you don’t belong, although you have the education, experience, and credentials? The imposter syndrome is a form of self doubt and a false belief that you are not capable and confident as others perceive… Read more

  • Perfectionism is a trap, Do not get caught

    June 21, 2025 Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a relentless pursuit of flawlessness and high standards. It can manifest as self-motivation and drive to achieve success, but it often leads to anxiety and low self-worth when those standards are not met according to Psychology Today. Perfectionism is driven primarily by internal pressure to avoid… Read more