As we approach the new year, we stand at a familiar crossroads, one that is full of possibilities and uncertainty. The sense of a new beginning, a chance to realign. The turning of the calendar can tempt us to imagine that change arrives automatically, but the truth is we design our lives through the choicesContinue reading “Your Constants: Grounding Your Mind’s Eye for 2026”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Psychological Health and Coping Skills
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” Williams James This essay explores how psychological health and intentional coping strategies empower us to navigate stress and build resilience. Chronic stress can cause long-term physical and mental health issues. There is good stress as well; it helps us to stayContinue reading “Psychological Health and Coping Skills”
Mental and Emotional Health
“Being able to be your true self is one of the strongest components of good mental health.” – Lauren Fogel Mersy As we move toward the end of the year, the days will get shorter and colder. The holidays will descend upon us. These changes have a mental effect on many individuals. So, as weContinue reading “Mental and Emotional Health”
Philosophy and Psychological Wellness
This blog has been streaming a series on self-definition, self-actualization, and creating a personal philosophy. Guides on how to live your values and beliefs through your philosophy. Staying true to yourself as you live your life. The October blogs will be about designing psychological health through your personal philosophy. This theme invites readers toContinue reading “Philosophy and Psychological Wellness”
Balance: The Art of Harmony in Everyday Life
In pursuing purpose and meaning. We must learn to gather the tools that sustain us physically and mentally. We need to learn how to navigate a world that is not always friendly or comfortable. Balancing the areas of your life can help you create a life of purpose and satisfaction. In this essay, I presentContinue reading “Balance: The Art of Harmony in Everyday Life”
Wellbeing – Social Intentional Habits: The Key to Sustainable Transformation
Intentional living is a philosophy and lifestyle that emphasizes making conscious choices aligned with your values, goals, and priorities. It requires being mindful and deliberate about your life and focusing on meaningful experiences, relationships, and personal growth instead of passively reacting to circumstances. Lifestyle is driven by our habits and can include any area ofContinue reading “Wellbeing – Social Intentional Habits: The Key to Sustainable Transformation”
Your Guide to Habit Transformation Reset, Refresh, Renew
Habits shape our daily lives, influencing everything from our morning routine to how we engage with technology. This essay explores habit loops, habit stacking, and design thinking to reset, refresh, and renew our habit formation. Since we all have cell phones, I will use the cell phone as a reference point for habits. The habitContinue reading “Your Guide to Habit Transformation Reset, Refresh, Renew”
April Habits, Lasting Results: The Lifestyle Reset
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Will Durant The April essays will be a lifestyle reset that focuses on developing lasting healthy habits. There are five core healthy habits: regular physical activity, a balanced nutritional diet, adequate sleep, stress management, and socialization. These are the basicsContinue reading “April Habits, Lasting Results: The Lifestyle Reset”
Redesigning You: Applying Design Thinking to Your Life
Are you happy? Are you healthy? Are you satisfied with your relationships? Do you want more from life? These are questions we should ask and answer with complete honesty. What do you want from life, and what are you willing to give? To design a better tomorrow, we must first understand where we stand today.Continue reading “Redesigning You: Applying Design Thinking to Your Life”
Take Control: The Journey from Survival to Thriving
How are you living your life? Are you paying attention? Do you know what you want from life? What do you plan to do with your life? Are you surviving or thriving? These are important questions to ask yourself. We have the power to design the life we want by the choices we make. ByContinue reading “Take Control: The Journey from Survival to Thriving”