What is a "micro-adventure," you may ask? A micro-adventure is a relatively short, simple, accessible outdoor experience that can be completed within a few hours or over a weekend. Micro-adventures do not require a lot of preparation, can be done on a shoestring budget, and generally [...]
Have you ever come home after a stressful day and immediately reached for your phone, favorite TV show, comfort food, or bed? Seeking comfort is a normal part of being human. In fact, comfort can help us recover from stress and recharge our energy. The [...]
Breakups are not exclusive to romantic relationships, friendship breakups can also occur with a similar or more impactful level of hurt. Break ups occur for several reasons and with each one comes a process of grieving the loss of the person once in our life. [...]
A value that is emphasized in this month is freedom as the 4th of July remembers the independence America fought for 250 years ago. As society celebrates this freedom it may encourage us to look inward, to see if our personal lives match this value. Amid [...]
Nightmares that interrupt sleep and unwanted flashbacks that bring back the same scenario. Avoidance of relationships, items and activities that are reminders of those painful moments. Feelings of shame and fear take over as anxious thoughts cycle in the mind. These are some of the [...]
Spending time outside can be a helpful way to reset your mood, clear your mind and give your body a break from the demands of the day. However, getting outside does not have to mean planning a hike, going for a long walk, exercising or [...]
Have you ever had a situation where you asked a coworker a question and they made a remark about your identity, appearance, pronouns, culture, or personal life that stayed with you longer than expected? Sometimes workplace discrimination is obvious and direct, but other times it [...]
When life feels overwhelming, it can be tempting to think we need a major change to feel better. We may imagine that we need a vacation, a new job, a completely different routine or a full day with no responsibilities in order to feel lighter. While those [...]
Each year, Nurses Week gives us an opportunity to pause and recognize the skill, sacrifice, compassion and strength nurses bring to their work every day. From hospitals and clinics to schools, community agencies, homes and long-term care settings, nurses are often the steady presence in [...]
Have you ever had a day where you are just “off”? You’re running late to work and your pant loop gets stuck on the doorknob, or you’re heading out and drop your coffee. Small inconveniences can quickly build up, leaving you feeling angry, frustrated, irritated [...]
