Remember your first day at a new high school? If you came from a small middle school, that first day might have felt overwhelming. The building was massive, the crowd of unfamiliar faces was intimidating, and the whole experience probably left you a bit on edge. But there were likely steps you took to prepare. …
I genuinely appreciate a good bout of frustration. At first glance, that might sound strange, but hear me out. I don’t actively seek situations that will trigger feelings of frustration. I don’t go out in search of things that will trigger feelings of frustration. I don’t love the hot under-the-collar feeling of the physiological response …
Life is cyclical, offering numerous symbolic opportunities for fresh beginnings. Recently, as I scrolled through my newsfeed, vibrant celebrations marking the Lunar New Year—the Year of the Dragon—across East Asian cultures caught my attention. The Lunar New Year signifies a time of cleansing, renewal, and the infusion of auspicious energies for the year ahead. It’s …
In Minnesota, we are nearing the end of the fall color season, one of my favorite times of the year to be out enjoying nature. On a recent walk with my dog, I was taken aback by the picturesque landscape ahead, and we paused for a moment to take it all in: me, the beauty …
To be human is to have emotional experiences. That many of us prefer that these emotional experiences be positive is not surprising. As this is Mental Health Awareness Month, I would like to start by stating that it is okay to not be okay. Pretending to be okay when you aren’t is not good for …
For those of you located in the Northern Hemisphere with no desire to set goals or embark on anything new this month…I see you! It is okay to experience this lack of desire and energy to push forward and it is completely natural. The winter season is about conserving energy to meet the demands of growth …
