Intentional, Listening, Attention
Saundra Schrock
What Are We Missing?

Attention is not just about the things we focus on. It's also about the things that we miss. We know that attention is both selective and limited. It sometimes works just like we want, and other times, we don't understand why we struggle to control it. Find the tactics to build attention in this week’s blog.

What Are We Missing?
Forgiveness, Friends, Joy
Saundra Schrock
Forgiveness

In some ways, the pandemic seems a lifetime ago, but our experiences and lessons from that time live on. Remember how our home and family were the center of our lives? We may have some lessons to remember from that time. Reflect on these lessons in this week’s blog.

Forgiveness
Empathy, Self-Care, Self-Compassion
Saundra Schrock
Self Talk

Do you talk to yourself? Well, if you do, you are not alone. Ninety-six percent of us engage in an ongoing internal dialogue. And we do this for a reason. Research indicates that internal self-talk helps us regulate our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Find out more in this week’s blog.

Self Talk
Adapt, Anxiety, Relationships
Saundra Schrock
Feeling a Little Down?

While most days have big and small challenges we must navigate, let’s face it, some days and situations are more difficult than others. Discover practices for reframing the situation in this week’s blog.

Feeling a Little Down?
Awareness, Daily Purpose, Routines
Saundra Schrock
Power of Anticipation

As the holiday buzz fades and New Year's resolutions wane, it's time to reignite our motivation. Embrace a sense of anticipation to invigorate your daily routine and navigate challenges with renewed vigor. Discover how cultivating anticipation can revitalize your journey towards personal growth. Dive into our latest blog to reignite your spark and stay on track towards your goals.

Power of Anticipation

Mindfulness

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Why is a Mindfulness Practice Important?

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Why is a Mindfulness Practice Important?

The science is sound. Research shows that mindfulness practice has many benefits –improved focus and decision-making, strengthened relationships, resilience, and increased creativity. It can reduce stress, improve sleep, and help you quickly overcome challenges and setbacks. Let’s take a look…

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Goodbye 2020

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Goodbye 2020

Very few of us would say that 2020 was a great year. And it might be hard to find something good about this last year. However, if we look at it through the lens of post-traumatic growth, we might discover that we have gained valuable lessons that will help us in the years to come.

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The Awe of a Child

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The Awe of a Child

Do you remember the holiday season as a child? Can you recall the anticipation and excitement of what Santa might bring you? Or better yet, if you have children now, can you feel their excitement for the upcoming holidays? When I think of my childhood holiday experiences, the word that comes to mind is “awe”. This year, many of us may not be feeling full of awe, however. So, how do we get these feelings back?

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What Kind of Day Will You Have?

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What Kind of Day Will You Have?

Living a purposeful life is often described as whether or not we engage in meaningful, nontrivial activities in our daily life (Scheier et al., 2006). The assumption behind this description is that when we are guided by purpose, we allocate resources and organize activities in a way that move us towards our goal. So, how do we do this? How do we live more purposefully on a daily basis?

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Challenges of Working From Home

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Challenges of Working From Home

In early 2020 the pandemic caused many of us to be suddenly thrown into working from home. We are now having to share our workspace with other family members who are also trying to work from home or attend school virtually. This brings about many impacts to our work and our relationships. Let’s find out what we can do to overcome these challenges.