Ready for another journal activity? This is another 5-minute “brain dump.” Prepare by having a pencil or pen and paper…or maybe a new journaling notebook! Silence your phone. (It’s only 5 minutes!) Read the prompt, think about it briefly (Don’t over think!), then write, trying to keep pen to paper for five minutes straight. If […]

Today’s activity involves our senses. Our senses link us to the world around us, helping us read and interpret our environment. They are what allow us to survive in the world, but often we forget about them. We use them regularly, but we do not appreciate them. Close your eyes. Think about what you love […]

Journaling regularly is an effective practice that has the power to change your life, especially if you write by hand. The physical motion of writing engages motor skills which then activates more parts (neurons) of the brain. Studies and research have shown how the act of writing by hand physically connects you with the words, […]

Welcome to our 2-Week Gratitude Challenge for 2022!! Yesterday we reminded ourselves that there is always something to be thankful for. It’s not always fancy. It’s not always big (or even bigger than current challenges you are facing). But there is something!! There is value in finding that something because being grateful and expressing it […]

Tomorrow is the first day of November, and with the flip of the calendar, it seems the holiday season is kicked into high gear, especially in the arena of commercialism. “Black Friday Prices!” and other similar advertisements have already been seen, and there are plenty more to come. In the rush of life and in […]

Food is an fundamental part of the social fabric of our society. We often spend time with family and friends around the table, which gives time and place to enjoy their company. At the same time, there are glaring statistics of health issues resulting from those special and precious moments. Is there a way to […]