top of page
TIPS & TOOLS FOR
LEADERS AND STAFF
Search


Melissa Sims
5 days ago
Permanence Is an Illusion
Impermanence is that glimmer that things not only can change, but just like everything in life, inevitably will change.


Melissa Sims
Jan 17
Food for Thought
After stepping on the scale last week, which I usually avoid, I was caught a little off guard. My pants were getting a little snug, but...


Melissa Sims
Jan 3
Reprioritizing
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! After the first few days of almost two weeks off, I found myself wondering what the heck to do with...

Melissa Sims
Dec 20, 2024
The Best Laid Plans...
The phrase “If you fail to plan, plan to fail” has to be one of my least favorite sayings of all time. Yeah, great idea: Let’s start a...


Melissa Sims
Dec 6, 2024
Don't Forget About YOU.
The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but it also brings stress, emotional challenges, and a packed schedule. For...


Melissa Sims
Nov 21, 2024
The Life-Changing Power of Daily Gratitude
Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...


Melissa Sims
Nov 8, 2024
Our Only True Anchor
Life is a series of moments, each unique, each fleeting. Yet, it is often our nature to dwell on the past or worry about the future,...


Melissa Sims
Oct 25, 2024
A Big Case of the What If-s
I have a big case of the “What If-s” right now. October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I love Halloween, I love fall (where...


Melissa Sims
Oct 11, 2024
Embracing Minimalism for Mental Focus and Clarity
Last weekend, I decided to climb up into the dusty attic to take stock of my holiday decorations. It’s Halloween time and while this is...


Melissa Sims
Sep 27, 2024
Mental Gut-Check
The gut-brain axis is the communication network that connects the gut and the brain. It plays a key role in determining mental health.

Melissa Sims
Sep 13, 2024
What Comes First?
Happiness? Or Success? It seems we may have been led to believe that with success comes happiness. But I believe we may have gotten it...


Melissa Sims
Aug 30, 2024
We're All Addicted.
I looked at my iPhone “family settings” this week to change the amount of time I was allowing my son to be on his phone and was shocked....


Melissa Sims
Aug 16, 2024
Our Past Shapes our Present
As we journey through life, we carry with us the experiences that have shaped us, molded our perceptions, and influenced our behaviors....


Melissa Sims
Aug 2, 2024
Our Incredible Capability
I am not sure if you are enjoying the Olympics at all, but I have been beyond impressed with the athletes from every country. And what a...


Melissa Sims
Jul 19, 2024
Embracing Mindful Inquiry
Mindful inquiry offers a powerful approach to understanding and managing intrusive thoughts. This practice involves observing our thoughts..


Melissa Sims
Jul 5, 2024
Focusing on the Positive
It’s been an interesting few weeks here in the United States. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, there are some very stark...


Melissa Sims
Jun 20, 2024
Improve Your Relationship (with money)
It seems that every time I turn on the tv, there’s another story about the economy. Inflation, rates, how the economy is doing...


Melissa Sims
Jun 7, 2024
A Little Mindfulness Can Go A Long Way
Recently, my husband and I were on a boat just off the coast of Southern California. It was a gorgeous day and I was basking in the sun,...


Melissa Sims
May 24, 2024
Building Meaningful Relationships: A Key to Impactful Home Visiting
Meaningful relationships are at the heart of successful home visiting. These connections allow you to understand the unique needs and

Melissa Sims
May 10, 2024
Can We Just Talk About It?
While I touched on Mental Health Awareness month last week for our leaders, I feel that it is such an important topic that I would also...
bottom of page