Discovering the Origins of Popular Holiday Traditions
The holiday season holds countless traditions, with many celebrations based on religion, ethnicity, and cultural ties. Most of today’s modern Christmas traditions come from Victorian Era holiday traditions. However, other customs originate from other ancient cultures. Curious to learn about today’s most popular traditions? Read on for the surprising origins of seven of our beloved […]
Purpose Push: Are You Aligned?
As we get ready for the New Year, we can experience a multitude of emotions, from excitement to anxiousness to being nonchalant. I believe how we feel about the New Year, along with any other milestones, is an indicator of how aligned we are with our life’s purpose. From what I’ve experienced and observed in […]
Navigating the Transition: A Guide to Etiquette When Changing Therapists
by BETHANY GODWIN For years I’ve told clients, “Therapists are like salad dressings, there are limitless flavors. You might find one you don’t like, but that doesn’t have to mean therapy isn’t for you. It just means they’re not your flavor.” When it comes to therapists, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all and therapists aren’t well…robots, so […]
About the Enneagram Thinking Types – Fives, Sixes and Sevens
In the third article in the Enneagram series, we will explore the Enneagram Thinking Types. As a reminder, the Enneagram is a tool to improve self-awareness as well as other elements of emotional intelligence. It is a study of the nine basic types of personality that explains why we behave the way we do and […]
Got Fiber?
You may have been told by a medical professional to eat more fiber, or you’ve heard it on the news and through social media. But you may not know what foods are high in fiber (that taste good!) or how much you should aim to consume a day. Most Americans do not consume enough, despite […]
Plan a Great Staycation for the Holidays
Christmas is a magical time no matter where you decide to spend it. If you are accustomed to traveling every year for the holidays, it might be nice to switch things up and avoid the hustle and bustle, the traffic and delays and stay home this year. This Christmas, plan a wonderful winter staycation for […]
The Barn on Country Club Home for the Holidays…Bringing Christmas Past to Your Present
No time of the year brings on thoughts of the past quite like Christmas; much of the magic of Christmas can be found in your decor, your tree and its decorations. Whether you grew up with glass ornaments, wooden nutcrackers, ceramic trees, finial tree toppers, bubble lights, or garland on the banister, pulling a vintage […]
Chronic Illness: Learning to See Flowers During the Storm
by Halleigh Milleson On January 5, 2022, my life as I had previously known it was gone. After having my first colonoscopy at the age of 21, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. As a junior in college, I sat in the recovery room speechless. Being diagnosed with Crohn’s was not on my mind when […]
The Christmas Potato Soup
We all have special foods we eat only during the holidays. These meals, in some way, have a sentimental meaning and are beloved traditions. They may hold a family connection, seasonal flavor, cultural origin, or begin as a “new recipe we should try” and then end as a must-eat family favorite each Christmas season.That is […]
5 Mindfulness Activities to Conquer Holiday Stress
Let’s face it, the holidays can be stressful. One of the best ways to conquer that stress is to practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment. Below are five mindfulness activities that can help you conquer stress during the holidays and any other […]
