Happy Holidays: Calm Abiding  View this email in your browser       Snow, decorations, holiday sweets, and Secret Santa groups are upon us.  We are officially in the holiday buzz.  It is a time of year that is meant to be full of joy and warm greetings.  But, the frenzy is a little contagious […]

It can be challenging and quite stressful to get in your recommended minutes of physical activity every day. And especially after Thanksgiving, we are probably all thinking about how many spoonfuls of cranberry sauce and slices of pie we consumed. It can weigh heavily on us, literally. Luckily, there are a lot of little ways […]

Scarcity is not abundance.  View this email in your browser       November marks the beginning of what many call the season of giving thanks or gratitude. It is a cozy feeling that provides some extra warmth as the days get colder and shorter. But there’s more to it than feeling warm and fuzzy. […]

Living in Nebraska you may know that it is harvesting season. The beautiful green corn stalks are now gone, and have been made into mazes or food. Allergies are typically flaring and we transition into shorter days and crisper air. Fall is a time for harvest.  To harvest what we have accomplished this year, and […]

Sometimes after a hard day, it can be hard to find love for ourselves. Maybe we did something that we know wasn’t smart or kind that day, and we are still upset or stewing over it. Whatever the reason may be, it is hard to live with someone you don’t like, this includes yourself. It […]

You’ve set your sights on a brand new, shiny car. It has been your dream car for forever, but you can never seem to get in a good enough financial position to buy it. We’ve all wanted to achieve something or a few things in our lifetime. The problem is sometimes we don’t know where […]

Mindfulness is something that we can all work to integrate into our lives a little more. Practicing mindfulness can help us develop a better awareness and understanding of our surroundings and even ourselves. So if you are looking to practice these things and relax/recharge at the same time, look no further than mindful movie watching. […]

Now I’m sure most of us don’t write “Dear Diary,” in our favorite striped notebook every night. But maybe we should. Journaling can be an effective tool to chronicle our experiences and express our emotions. We can understand our thoughts, worries, and dreams much better when they are laid out on paper in front of […]

Real, raw, and SIMPLE vulnerability. Vulnerability without having to look fear in the eyes, or jump off a cliff or admit your love for someone. Let’s begin with “dress rehearsing tragedy”. Like looking at your child with so much love and tenderness but imagining them dying or watching your partner show love but jumping right […]