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Working with a Framework

Working with a Framework

by Ali Barnum | Jun 24, 2023 | Intention, New Beginnings, Organization, Support, Tools

Working with a framework can help you to succeed Goal setting can sometimes be overwhelming because it can feel like there are so many tasks to complete. When I work with people who struggle with goal setting, I sometimes challenge them to work with a framework...
Five Steps to Simplify Life this Summer 

Five Steps to Simplify Life this Summer 

by Ali Barnum | Jun 24, 2023 | Coping, Health, Mental Health, New Beginnings, Support

If you’ve jumped onto the simple living trend, bringing new simple living habits into your summer can help you live more intentionally and feel more mindful this summer, leading to greater rest and relaxation. If you’re looking for ways to simplify life this summer,...
Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance

by Ali Barnum | Jun 24, 2023 | Coping, Intention, Mental Health, Support

Strategies for Managing Work-Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout Achieving a healthy work-life balance is essential for maintaining good mental health. The constant pressure to exceed expectations in our professional lives often leads to us neglecting personal...
A Ritual Art Practice 

A Ritual Art Practice 

by Ali Barnum | Jun 23, 2023 | Art Therapy, Happiness, Mental Health, Self Care, Support, Values

While we often talk about routines or tasks we need to get done, we don’t often talk about rituals. Unlike tasks or routines, rituals help us to slow down and take in the moment we’re in. They also help us learn specific practices related to the ritual we created. Art...
The Use of Timelines in Art Therapy

The Use of Timelines in Art Therapy

by Ali Barnum | Jun 22, 2023 | Counseling, Intention, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Support, Therapy

An underutilized intervention in art therapy is making a timeline of events in your life. You can use creative timelines to depict a series of events in your life. It can also be the artistic element you use to depict feelings about those events. Also, they can help...
Overcoming Communication Roadblocks

Overcoming Communication Roadblocks

by Ali Barnum | Jun 22, 2023 | Coping, Relationships, Support, Tools

Want to learn how to overcome communication roadblocks? Effective communication helps individuals have honest, enjoyable, and clear conversations. However, various roadblocks often hinder our ability to communicate clearly and authentically. Identifying and addressing...
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