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Supporting Someone Who Had a Rough Day Feb 23, 2025

We’ve all been there: someone we love comes home after a tough day. Their shoulders are slumped, their words are curt, and it’s clear that something is weighing heavily on them. Our first instinct is often to help, to fix, or to cheer them up—but is ...

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Can You Accept a Compliment? Feb 16, 2025

Is accepting a compliment easy for you? It hasn’t always been for me, and every once in a while, I still catch myself deflecting kind words or, worse, get called out for not letting them in.

The most important factor in changing this is the awarenes...

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Connecting Over the Game: How Football Brings Us Closer Feb 09, 2025

It’s Super Bowl Sunday, and for many, it’s about more than just football. It’s about connection—gathering with friends and family, sharing snacks, and shouting at the TV together. For me, football has always been a reminder of the quiet moments of co...

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Finding the Good in the Hardest Moments Feb 02, 2025

Life has a way of throwing us into chaos when we least expect it. The present moment can feel overwhelming, disorienting, and downright impossible to navigate. I know this because I’ve been there.

For eight years, I was a caregiver, and during that ...

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How to Be a Good Friend Jan 26, 2025

Friendship is one of life’s most cherished gifts. It’s a space where we find comfort, joy, and connection. But being a good friend doesn’t just happen—it takes intentionality, presence, and respect. Friendship isn’t about perfection or having all the...

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Embracing Growth: Lessons from the Soil Jan 19, 2025

Change—whether we ask for it or not—is rarely easy. It’s uncomfortable, unfamiliar, and often downright intimidating. Even good change can bring feelings of uncertainty or fear. Yet, change also carries within it the promise of growth.

The best less...

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