by Ali Barnum | Mar 21, 2023 | Happiness, Health, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness
Living a more simple, intentional lifestyle gives us the opportunity to live less stressful and more full lives. Living simply can help us stop chasing the luxuries and non-necessities we’re sometimes after to focus on the things that are truly important to us. If...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 12, 2023 | Gratitude, Happiness, Mental Health, Skills, Tools
Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation or thankfulness for something or towards someone. When you practice gratitude, you recognize the good things in your life and acknowledge that these good things come from outside yourself. When we feel gratitude, we are focusing...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 8, 2023 | Coping, Happiness, Mindfulness, Values
What would it be like to schedule moments of joy in your life? We schedule in all of our activities and appointments such as doctor’s visits, sports practices and even work obligations. Why not joy? Often, we are so busy running from one activity to the next that our...
by Ali Barnum | Dec 5, 2022 | Coping, Happiness, Skills, Tools
With the new year right around the corner, everyone starts creating their “New Year New Me” lists. While these lists are made with good intentions, how long have you been able to stick to the list after the start of the New Year? Sometimes, it is difficult for us to...
by Ali Barnum | Dec 3, 2022 | Culture, Happiness, Identity, Support, Tools
Whenever we start to engage in the creative process, we’re tempted to assume that we can easily sell our art. Adults commonly prioritize finances over creative flow. Adults who take on art making often do so with the intent of starting a side hustle....
by Ali Barnum | Oct 28, 2022 | Happiness, Mental Health, Travel
How traveling can improve your mindset and change your life I love to travel, and for me, it’s an essential part of my identity in the way that I explore the world and engage in self-care. We all love a vacation, but did you know that traveling can improve your...
