There’s no gentle way to say it: right now feels heavy. And this is "supposed" to be the time of joy, laughter, and togetherness. It still can be. For a lot of people, it’s harder than usual to find optimism when you scroll the news, check your bank account, or even just sit quietly with your thoughts. There’s so much happening all at once — global conflict, political division, rising costs, uncertainty about the future — and even when life is “fine” on paper, the emotional w

Here it is, your yearly reminder to practice the one thing that can literally transform your life.  If there were a vitamin that boosted your mood, strengthened your relationships, lowered stress, improved sleep, and even supported your physical health, most of us would be rushing to add it to our morning routine. The funny thing is… we already have access to something that does all of that — and it costs nothing. Gratitude. Not the polite “thank you” we toss out during the d

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We are living in a moment of deep cultural upheaval. We are all navigating a storm of political polarization, social unrest, economic...

The Missing Step in Preventing Compassion Fatigue Let’s be honest — some days in this work hit harder than others. Maybe it’s the visit...

Why It’s Okay to Find Joy in Hard Times Let’s be honest—these past few months (or years?) have felt like one long anxiety loop. Between...

I wrote a blog for the leadership group in the program last week, and because it resonated with so many, I thought I would reiterate a...

Feeling the Hybrid Fatigue? You’re Not Alone If you’ve found yourself feeling a little more drained lately — even though you’re...

There's a reason that Teresa and I keep hammering this into everyone at our workshops and in our webinars. Gone are the days of merely...

Let’s be honest — it’s been a tough season. The headlines are heavy. Budgets are tight. Politics are tense. And many of you — whether...

Today's blog is a bit different from most. It's really hard to not hyper-focus on what's not going right in the world. So I thought I...

If there’s one thing Americans can agree on right now, it’s this: political anxiety is at an all-time high. Whether you lean left, right,...

How to Build Resilience When Facing Repeated Challenges Let’s be real—working in home visiting (or any field that requires constant...

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ...

Impermanence is that glimmer that things not only can change, but just like everything in life, inevitably will change.

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...

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...

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...

The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but it also brings stress, emotional challenges, and a packed schedule. For...

Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...