The brain loves routine, but it also loves novelty. I feel refreshed when I take myself on outings, and though most of my trips are to places in New York City, I have a few tips to share for anyone who would like to be more intentional about going places.
A fun, escapist post: The other day I was perusing a Chinese auction booklet, and commented to my sister that there were a number of prizes I want to win in theory (like furniture…and wigs!), but won’t really use now. I started to think about what I would include in a Chinese auction if every prize was something I might …
I’m reading about hope, and wanted to share a hope-building exercise. In a notebook, date the page for one year from today and write about your life as if things have worked out as best as possible.
I’m writing this Sunday night, and I don’t know what the news will bring tomorrow. As I daven, I’m conscious over and over again of the references in Tehillim to Tzion, being surrounded and hounded by our enemies, asking for Hashem’s salvation, affirming our confidence and belief that Hashem is with us. We are forever, and we have tefillah, and …
In 2019, the Nebraska Tourism Commission released a new state slogan: Honestly, it’s not for everyone.
I started to see a therapist when I started dating. I went on a family member’s suggestion; they had found therapy helpful themselves. The truth is that I knew I wanted more support but didn’t really know why, just that I had a sense that I didn’t know what I didn’t know about relationships/dating/marriage.
This month I tried to be conscious about leaving my house and going places I enjoy. I sometimes get “stuck” at home, especially on Sundays, so after Succos, I put an activity on the calendar for each week.
Hello, all. I hope you are holding up okay. I’m thinking about Eretz Yisroel many times a day.
Many of us are often in the position of being a guest in someone’s home, whether for a Shabbos meal or over a Shabbos or Yom Tov. Some thoughts about being a comfortable and courteous guest:
I read Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff about four years ago and it remains one of the most life-changing books I have ever read. Self-compassion is a gentle, open way of viewing ourselves that allows us to be imperfect and be in process. It has three parts: self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity. When we treat ourselves with compassion, we talk to …
