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  • 5 THINGS I DO FOR FUN
    I live in a small town in Southwest Louisiana. We have a few businesses in town, but all can be summed up as locally owned retail, the DG, and a meat market. The closest movie theater is 30 minutes away. The other “fun” activities are about an hour away. So if you are someone on a budget, without transportation, or just don’t prefer to drive far it leaves you with few typical options for “getting out of the house”. Therefore, creativity and motivation are… Read more: 5 THINGS I DO FOR FUN
  • COPING SKILLS
    Coping skills: ways we deal with people, problems, events, and even our own thoughts. Coping skills are how we deal with demands made by stressful events that are challenging or burn out a person’s resources. (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) Humans are creatures of habit. We have a tendency to have go-to responses for most things. So….how are you managing? What are your habits and go-to thoughts/behavior when problems arise? For some strange reason, unhealthy habits and toxic behaviors come easily. That’s why we must… Read more: COPING SKILLS
  • 5 KEYS TO LETTING GO
    Letting go can be a difficult and painful process, but it is often necessary for personal growth and healing. Whether it’s letting go of a toxic relationship, a negative self-image, or a painful past experience, there are three keys to help you release what no longer serves you. 1. Invest in self(love). This means taking care of yourself physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Practicing self-care and self-compassion are crucial in building self-love. Start by setting boundaries and saying no when necessary. Allow yourself to prioritize… Read more: 5 KEYS TO LETTING GO
  • My Favorite Animal
    Daily Prompt: Favorite Animal My favorite animal is the wolf. There are many reasons why I love them, but these stand out the most: I’ve always found wolves to be beautiful and majestic creatures. Their appearance and gait are both graceful and predatory. The way they interact is a reflection of the values humans most cherish in relationships. Their physical abilities and power are amazing. There’s so many fascinating details about wolves that are not well known. I think maybe the media and the literature I’ve… Read more: My Favorite Animal
  • Embracing Growth, Joy, and Faith
    Welcome back, dear readers, to the vibrant finale of our blog series! Today, we embark on a journey of reflection and celebration as we summarize the key concepts and insights that have illuminated our path to personal growth and spiritual upliftment. Get ready to bask in the radiance of mindful movement, inner transformation, and the power of faith. 1. Illuminating the Path: A Recap of Our Journey: Throughout this series, we have explored the transformative realms of flow, art, gardening, goal-setting, positive affirmations, and… Read more: Embracing Growth, Joy, and Faith
  • Essential Coping Skills for a Positive Life
    Unlocking Resilience & Inner Strengths Coping skills: ways we deal with people, problems, events, and even our own thoughts. Coping skills are how we deal with demands made by stressful events that are challenging or burn out a person’s resources. (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984) Coping skills: ways we deal with people, problems, events, and even our own thoughts. Coping skills are how we deal with demands made by stressful events that are challenging or burn out a person’s resources (Lazarus & Folkman, 1984). Humans… Read more: Essential Coping Skills for a Positive Life
  • Flowing in Stillness
    The Magic of Meditation Welcome back, dear reader! Today, we are seeking peace. Keyword today: Stillness. Put on your floaties! We are diving even deeper into the topic of flow. What is meditation? Slade (2010) defines meditation as “a family of techniques which have in common a conscious attempt to focus attention in a non-analytical way, and an attempt not to dwell on discursive, ruminative thought“ There are many forms of meditation including: Meditation comes in various forms, each with its own unique benefits… Read more: Flowing in Stillness
  • Rhythym & Flow
    Unleash and Unwind The series is winding down. Today, we’re diving into the world of dance. A pure state of joy and flow is truly possible if you know how to just let go! Find your flow on the dance floor! We’ve all caught ourselves in a moment where we were fully immersed in activity…. whether it’s painting, gaming, or reading…. and time just seemed to fly by. Well, friend, that is what positive psychologists call “flow”. Flow is being completely focused, immersed, and… Read more: Rhythym & Flow
  • Garden Flow
    Nurturing Growth, Cultivating Dreams Welcome back fam! Today, we’re getting into the importance of goal setting in achieving personal growth and success. We’ll use the metaphor of gardening to explain the process of setting and nurturing goals. We’ll continue discussing flow and the important role it plays in goal attainment. I provided a fun goal-setting activity to help you set and track your goals effectively. So let’s dive into the art of blooming! Just like a garden, we thrive in environments that meet our… Read more: Garden Flow
  • Dive into the Flow
    Unleashing Your Creative Potential Hello dear reader! Thank you for returning and continuing your journey with me! Today, we will explore the concept of FLOW . FLOW Specifically, we will delve into the world of painting as an illustrative activity to showcase the state of flow and discuss how engaging in art can foster a sense of complete absorption, focus, and enjoyment. So let’s dive in and discover how you can tap into your creative flow! Flow, as defined by psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, is… Read more: Dive into the Flow
  • The Pursuit of Happiness
    Introduction to Positive Psychology Welcome, dear readers, to an extraordinary journey toward a brighter and more fulfilling life. Today, let us begin this adventure of “positive psychology”, the science that unravels the mysteries of happiness and well-being. Join me as we delve into this captivating field, understand how it can change our lives for the better. Positive psychology is a branch of psychology that seeks to understand and enhance the factors that contribute to human happiness and well-being (Seligman, 2019). Unlike traditional psychology, which… Read more: The Pursuit of Happiness
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    Thanks for joining me! I am excited to discuss and explore a variety relevant and relatable topics. I hope you leave more knowledgeable and inspired! Leave feedback, join discussion, and share your thoughts.

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