Like a lot of households, my family has been doing our best to balance our differing schedules and responsibilities lately. This means that when I’m with my family altogether, I have to try to get the most fun out of it, right?
Asking Questions, Finding Appreciation
It’s been quite the week between MLK Day, the Inauguration, and continuing classes for many college students. I hope everyone has had a good one and found something good out of it because today, I’m bringing you something from my week to talk about. For me, on top of the holiday and historical Inauguration, it…Read more Asking Questions, Finding Appreciation
Welcoming 2021 With A Balanced Approach
Some people are looking at the past year and wondering how it all happened/how we got to this new one already. Considering that time felt like it was barely passing and flying by at the same time, I can’t say I have answers for either of those wonders, but I do have a few ways to curb expectations this year.
A Holiday Story, Not a Novel
Whether it’s been feeling less productive, connected, inspired, entertained, or a myriad of other in-betweens, a lot of us have had quite the year and we’re coming down to the end of it. The closer I get, the more I realize that at least for me, a lot of what I’ve been doing has been just to get the job done without remembering why I’m doing it in the first place. As I always remind people to take care of themselves, taking breaks to hit the refresh button and step back from the burnout is one way to do so.
A Different Kind of December
This year is different. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing. The holiday season can be one of the brightest and most joyous times of the year filled with family and loved ones; alternatively, it can also be very tough on people’s mental health for a myriad of reasons, and this year, things have been harder for larger populations. So, after a deep breath, make a holiday plan and answer this question: What can this month hold for you?
Finding a Balance in the Holiday Season
Once you combine Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day, however, you get one single idea: a conscious shopper. One of the biggest issues people have with Black Friday is that people tend to go out and spend more money than necessary on too many things. When the alternative of Buy Nothing Day came around, some people decided to then buy nothing at all.
In the Sprit of Gratitude and Giving
Thanksgiving has become all about gratitude, right? They say one of the best ways to become more grateful for what you’ve got is by volunteering to support those around you. So if you’re willing, what can you do?
Distanced Holidays 2.0–A Few Fun Options
Well, if you decide to forgo in-person holiday festivities or can’t make traveling happen this year, I get it. So to mediate the circumstances, here are five option to preserve that quality time feel with others while also keeping distant and safe too:
An Election Stress Break–Humor Style
A lot of us have been tuned in all week and well, maybe you need a break. Even if you don't feel like you need one, I’m here to provide some reprieve anyway.
We Have One Job
For those of you who may need it, I’ve collected a bit of information on options and the different ways to get your votes in. Not all options are created equal, especially at this point in the voting process, so stick around if you’re looking for some important info to know before you take action. This will be quick— you’ve got things to do after all.
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