The Jewish Practice of Tikkun Olam

Given recent events with the hostage standoff in a Jewish synagogue in Texas, I feel a deep desire to share my view of Judaism. But before I do, I want to first admit that I really struggle with understanding how anyone can want to hurt someone or hate someone just because of who they are. […]

Why Affirmations are a Good Idea

Affirmations have become a game-changer in my life. According to research, affirmations can increase an individual’s well-being, decrease a person’s stress level, help to improve a student’s academic performance, and can be used as a catalyst for behavior change. But if you would have asked me ten years ago, I would have told you that […]

6 Easy Ways to Make Time For Yourself

What are you going to do to make time for yourself this year? It’s the beginning of a new year. And with that new year comes brand new days, hours, and minutes that are just waiting to be filled with adventure. But in all the adventures you are planning this year, I hope that you […]

5 Reasons I No Longer Set New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time again where New Year’s resolutions are on the minds of many. We’re nearing the end of our holiday celebrations and the year is quickly winding to a close.  As we look forward to a new year and new beginnings, many people are going through the motions of declaring their own New Year’s […]

Do You Know the Key to a Joyful Life?

A joyful life is something we all want. But as we continue to ride out a worldwide pandemic and battle with life’s demands, the joy we’re looking for is sometimes hard to find. But it doesn’t have to be. As Joseph Campbell once said, “We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose […]

4 Reasons We Need to Stop Being So Hard On Ourselves

Being hard on ourselves is something most of us do without even really thinking about it. For years this was a serious struggle for me. I would not give myself a break. Every morning, looking in the mirror, I would be constantly disappointed and unhappy with what I saw. It wasn’t just my body image—it […]

Self-Care: The Gift to Give Yourself for the Holidays

The holiday season is in full swing and for most of us, it’s one of the busiest times of the year. The hustle and bustle are all around us as we shop till we drop to find the perfect gifts for the ones we love. But in all of your efforts to get the perfect […]

Gratitude Isn’t Just For Thanksgiving—It’s a Mindset

Gratitude is what Thanksgiving is known for—gratitude for family, for friends, for good food, and for holiday celebrations. This year, 2021, marks 600 years since the first Thanksgiving in 1621. But our world is much different from the world where Thanksgiving first began. Gratitude is more important than ever. For me, gratitude is being able […]

Patience: the Secret Ingredient to a Happy Holiday

Patience…it’s one of those things we all need, but it seems harder and harder to come by these days. To be honest, I thought that the isolation of a pandemic would have brought a greater sense of kindness and compassion—both important ingredients of patience. But the more we move away from lockdowns, the more I […]

Want Stress Relief? Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Let’s be honest, life is hard, and with demanding jobs and crazy schedules, we could all use a little more stress relief. But what if I told you that much of our stress is caused by our own expectations. When it comes to life, we each have an idea in our mind of how we […]