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Overcoming Social Isolation: Strategies for Building Meaningful Connections Mar 23, 2025

For many years, my friends and I have joked that “all our friends live in a box.” That box, of course, was the computer. In the early days of the internet, finding meaningful friendships online felt strange to those who weren’t part of it. But for us...

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Work-Life Balance: A Perspective Shift Mar 16, 2025

Work-life balance is one of those topics that’s been written about endlessly. Most of the advice is practical—set boundaries, manage your time wisely, unplug after work. And while those tips are useful, they often overlook the deeper mindset that tru...

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Asking for Help: Why It’s Hard and How to Make It Easier Mar 09, 2025

I sat across from my neighbor at lunch, catching up on life, when she brought up a memory from years ago. “Remember that time you called me at 3 a.m.?” she said with a smile.

Of course, I remembered. My husband needed to go to the hospital, and I ha...

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Prioritizing Self-Care: The Struggle Mar 06, 2025

Nothing is more frustrating than hearing “You have to take care of yourself” when you're already stretched thin. I remember being in the trenches of caregiving, parenting, and homeschooling. I knew I needed self-care, but I also struggled to

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Thriving in a New Job: How Listening and Emotional Intelligence Make the Difference Mar 02, 2025

Starting a new job is always a mix of excitement and uncertainty. No matter how qualified you are, stepping into a new role comes with challenges—learning the company culture, adjusting to new expectations, and building relationships with colleagues....

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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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