Hope & Healing Blog
Every other week we’ll post a short & sweet article with practical tips on how to help you thrive.
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What kind of return on investment is your brain getting from your exercise?
Let’s take a look at the benefits your brain reaps from the work you put into exercising – and why consistent exercise may be less intimidating than you might think!
What if We Resolve to Replenish This Year?
This year, lean into the gentle goal of recovery that will nurture your soul and make space for growth and healing.
Wait! Don't Make A New Years Resolution Until You Do This
Instead of another year of aimlessly scrolling through social media to find trendy resolutions you think you can keep this year, try this instead to make sure your resolutions take you where you want to go.
All I Want for Christmas is to Get Along
With Christmas right around the corner it may be the perfect time to take stock of healthy ways to manage tricky conversations with the people in your life that you didn’t choose and you can’t lose!
Ever Noticed that You Can't Not Talk to Yourself?
No one talks to you or about you more than you. Can this voice in your head help you grow into a person of truth and love?
Why Your Brain Needs A Good Fluff & Fold
Running on too few hours of sleep is like wearing the same shirt every day for a week. In order to give our brains a taste of that clean, fresh-out-of-the-dryer feeling that comes when you finally run that shirt through the laundry, we must get good rest.
Looking for Some Fresh Creative ways to Help You Heal from Trauma?
Creativity: it seemingly comes to some more easily than others … but it may come to you easier than you think! Let’s look at some simple ways you can tap into your natural creativity, and how it can help you heal from trauma.
Don’t Have a Bluuueee Christmas
As we approach holiday season, you may be fearing that the holidays won't bring the joy they once did – especially if you feel like you're limping into the season (as many of us do). Let's look at some tips for finding joy and refreshment in the holidays, regardless of the season you're in.
Never Say Always (And Other Mistakes You're Probably Making When Arguing)
You’ve heard “never say never,” but what about “never say always”? Let’s look at why “always” and “never” are better left out of conflict.
What Scientific Studies Say About Hope For Healing
When it comes to mental health, scientists agree that the cards you were dealt don’t have to be the ones you keep in your deck. Let’s look at neuroplasticity, and see how the brain can re-wire to help you grow more secure in your attachment style.
Can You See Yourself in These Spot On Descriptions of Attachment Styles?
We’ve done the heavy lifting of summing up these 4 primary attachment styles. Take a look at how each one plays out for kids & adults, and see which style you can see in yourself!
How To Transform Your Sleep into a Peaceful Paradise (Your Mental Health Will Thank You)
We know that getting good sleep is a crucial element of helping you thrive. So, let’s look at some practical ways you can increase the quality of your sleep!
So, Why Do I Feel Awful When I Don't Get Enough Sleep?
Ever wonder why not getting enough sleep makes you feel awful the next day? Hint: sleep has a direct impact on our mental health and wellbeing! Today we’re looking at how good sleep promotes basic cognitive capacities, memory formation, and creativity.
A Simple Guide: 5 Steps to Begin Healing from Trauma
From telling your story to caring for your body, you don’t want to miss these simple, actionable steps you can take to not merely get by but thrive after trauma.
What a NASCAR Pit Crew Can Teach You About Emotional Health
Those lights on the dashboard of a race car, the lights on the dash of your car, and your short temper when you don’t get enough sleep all mean the same thing: something’s not right under the hood. If your emotional dashboard is lighting up, it may be time for a pit stop.
3 Ways to Deal With Conflict: Which One Are You?
What do you do when conflict comes knocking? Today we’re discussing three different approaches to conflict—and which one promotes trust, respect, and joy in our relationships.
Ever Heard of Attachment Theory? Here's a 3 Minute Crash Course
What happens when you grow up in an environment that forces you to think the only person who is safe enough to trust is yourself? Attachment Theory takes a deep dive into how the stability we have as children affects our ability to build healthy relationships in adulthood.
The Fascinating Connection Between Gut Health and Brain Power
Did you know that the food you eat directly affects how well your brain functions? Learn how a healthy diet can strengthen and support a healthy mind.
Pop Quiz: How Do You Know if You've Actually Experienced Trauma?
The tricky thing about defining trauma is that it’s subjective—not like strep throat, where you take a test that comes back positive or negative. So, how do you know if you've been through trauma?
Are You Missing Out On The Power of Self Awareness?
“How are you?” “Fine!” Sometimes that answer is completely fine. But what about when a friend or loved one asks you how you’re doing—like, how you’re really doing—and all you can manage to give them is one of those surface-level answers? You may be missing out on the power of self awareness, and the depth it can bring to your relationships.