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What elfish things are you up to this holiday seas

What elfish things are you up to this holiday season? What are your favorite traditions?

It's my favorite time of the year even if we fib a little bit. Read my recent blog post, "The Stories We Tell (and other white lies)," go to my linktree.

#generosity #magicalthinking #stories #christmasmagic #christmaslights #merrychristmas #christmasvibes #xmas #christmaseve #winter #christmascheer #santaclaus #saintnick #elves #raindeer #stockings #silentnight #babyjesus

May you have a Happy Thanksgiving. May you find co

May you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
May you find comfort and joy.
May you live with ease and kindness.

#thankyou #gratitude #love #grateful #selflove #motivation #happiness #meditation #inspiration #mindfulness #life #selfcare #positivevibes #peace #positivity #healing #blessed #mindset #believe #nature #thankful #spirituality #happy #mentalhealth #instagood

Life is stressful. The news is always bad. Pressur

Life is stressful. The news is always bad. Pressures to please, perform and be productive is exhausting. And if there is any one fix, get outside. Tend to a plant. Breathe in fresh air.

Nature is restorative and opens us up to a deep sense of connection. Be kind to yourself and evoke the calming effect of nature in daily life.

#peaceful #awe #beautiful #nature #travel #peaceofmind #calm #meditation #life #happiness #relax #happy #naturelovers #landscape #sky #beauty #positivevibes #gratitude #goodvibe #mindfulness #kindfulness #selfcare #mentalhealth

Here we are again. It's World Kindness Day. Nov 13

Here we are again. It's World Kindness Day. Nov 13, 2022

Every day is an invitation to practice kindness.

Don't underestimate the power of a kind gesture or act (which many of us do, according to social research). It's truly a practice of planting seeds. The weeds will show up, of course, but keep tending to the good you can give -- and are willing to receive. Humanity needs many gardeners.

#worldkindnessday #becompassionate #bekind #kindness #kindnessmatters #mentalwellness #spreadkindness #love #kindnessiscontagious #randomactsofkindness #selfkindness #kindnessday #lovingkindness #selflove #actsofkindness #generosity #showcompassion #gentleness #worldkindnessmovement #loveiseverything

A little effort can go a long way when we are all

A little effort can go a long way when we are all in this together. Your voice matters.

Plus, it's World Kindness Week.

#rockthevote #youth #freedom #futuregenerations #love #womensrights #civilrights #guncontrol #climatechange #mentalhealth #democracy #midterms #getoutthevote #debate #discussion #voted #yourvotecounts #ballot #voteforchange #spreadkindness

It's so easy to fall into the habit of telling you

It's so easy to fall into the habit of telling yourself a story about yourself that may be misguided, distorted, and totally untrue. We can't really help it. Our attention networks in the brain will readily focus on the potential problems in an unknown future or the real problems and memories from the past. It’s called the negativity bias and we all have it because: (1) it’s a survival algorithm to be prepared for potential danger, and (2) the brain’s neural networks take the path of least resistance and prefer what’s familiar (even if not helpful).

Like an old song these stories play in the background and will grab our attention, often at inopportune times. Going on a new date? Giving a presentation? Speaking up for oneself?

Once we notice the inner dialogue and be curious about it, we can actually make some decisions. Is it a story still worth telling? Is there anything more to be learned here? Is it time to create a new plot?

What you focus on grows stronger. So go ahead and live into a new story. You have permission.

#beopen #curious #journaling #journal #writing #storytelling #healing #confidence #optimism #positivitybias #neuroplasticity #faith #hope #wonder #love #bekind #compassion #motivation #life #positivity #selflove #inspiration #positivevibes #mentalhealth #happy #joy #selfcare #mindfulness #loveyourself

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