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Self-Care for the Season
Self-care for the season As the seasons change, our moods change, too. This time of year can be full of joy and special memories, but…
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Self-care for the season As the seasons change, our moods change, too. This time of year can be full of joy and special memories, but…
Believing in Yourself Self-doubt is a frequent visitor of mine. Despite being most excellent at cheering others on, it can be hard to turn my…
“Just do the next right thing” is a quote from Anna in Frozen that I like to bring up a lot around here. (It’s a…
It’s back to school time, and, as an adult, I find that brings up a mix of emotions. I am a little sad to see…
You are a limited resource. I repeat this phrase to myself as I handle requests – from others, my family, myself. It helps me be…
For me, the winter theme “Wrapping Up” encompasses both the idea of cozying in, and the fact that we’re finishing up a year, with all…
Ready to Be a Better Ally? Start here: Educate yourselfGo to eventsSupport through spendingBe an upstanderTeach them youngReflect on your actionsListen to people of colorInfluence…
Coming from a Norwegian town like Decorah, Iowa – home to many people with Norwegian heritage, and Vesterheim, a national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center…
By Aryn Henning Nichols Originally published in the Spring 2018 Inspire(d) I don’t know about your neighborhood, but in ours, it always seems like there’s…
So much of the conversation lately has been about taking care of our selves. Exercising and eating well so we keep our bodies healthy and…
Winter is officially here! Are you ready to rock it? Try this winter challenge to make it the best winter yet! By Aryn Henning Nichols…
I had my camera out the other day, and Benji asked me, “What are you shooting?” “Oh, unicorn stuff,” I replied. It’s all unicorn stuff…