Wednesday Wisdom
On the first Wednesday of every month, we share insightful personal stories and topics along with some cool new resources we think you’ll love.
Relationship Goals
This is the month I’m challenging you to invest in a relationship. It could be with someone you love. It might be with a stranger. It could even be an investment in yourself. Read here for some ideas to get started.
Hot Topics
When was the last time you were stumped trying to get a conversation going with your acquaintances at a dinner party, or with your teenage kids? Maybe you just need a few Hot Topics to get the discussion kick-started!
Move Toward the Light
In these gray New England winter days, it’s easy to feel lazy, dreary, or even a bit stagnant as we wait for Spring’s arrival. Instead of the usual doldrums, what if instead if you found some sunshine, leaned into the light, and mustered up the strength to turn yourself— or someone else— around?
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Are you someone who looks forward to Valentine’s Day? or are you the person who finds overpriced roses, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, and romance to be not worth the hype? Read here for a fresh perspective.
Your Leap Year
Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, keep in mind that this is a Leap Year. You’ve been given an extra day on February 29th— how will you use it?
Full of Vitality
Have you been meaning to try a new hobby, take some piano lessons, or gather old friends together for a reunion? What are you waiting for? Connecting with others and learning new skills are what keeps you vital, relevant, and healthier!
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Divorce is difficult. Whether it was your decision or not, ending a marriage can be painful, sad and stressful. How do you navigate this journey? Read here for some guidance that might surprise you.
Two Weddings and a Lesson
When was the last time you went to a wedding and were filled with love, joy, and a new appreciation for your own relationship? What if this happened to you twice in one week?
Like A Boss
When was the last time you witnessed someone passionate about their work? What kind of impact did it make on you? Are you making this same kind of impact on others through your own work? Here’s how to approach life like a boss.
Carmex and Closer to Fine
Nostalgia can be such a cool experience. Whether it’s a song that brings you back in time, or a familiar smell that reminds you of something specific to your childhood— certain things have the ability to bring us right back to a special, vivid moment from our past.
Flannel Pajamas and a Soft Quilt
Talking about end-of-life care can be so uncomfortable for people, especially when it comes to our own parents. What if you could turn this tough discussion into a confetti moment for all of you?
It’s Your Lucky Day
Do you consider yourself a lucky or an unlucky person? Some people think you’re born one way or the other. That’s not true. What’s even better is that you can actually change your luck with a few simple action steps.
Follow Your Own Rules
How often do you find yourself in a decision loop, talking yourself out of a commitment, or justifying why you are not following through on something you promised to do? Maybe you just need to create your own rules and follow them.
Write It Down and Make It Happen
Do you set goals, write them down, and regularly review them? Do you share your goals with others to create accountability? Why does any of this matter? Read here to find out!
I’ll Take a Refill
We’ve all been trained and conditioned to follow the rules, color within the lines, and stay safe— especially over these past few years. But what if you consciously and deliberately decided to break a rule, just for some fun?
When You Don’t Know What to Do
You know that feeling when you aren’t sure what to do, how to react, or how to show support for someone in need? Our tendency might be to wait and see… But sometimes it’s best to default to your own unique skills and take action rather than doing nothing.
Divide by Ten
This is the perfect time of year to make an appointment with yourself and map out your goals and intentions for the new year. But first make sure you are doing correct math as you plan out the next 12 months…
I Just Want to Get Home
Have you ever been so bothered when a situation doesn’t go your way? Remember a time when you were so frustrated, so annoyed, and completely out of patience? What if you could learn how to not be so bothered moving forward?
Confetti Moments
A confetti moment is an experience of profound joy, surprise, and celebration. It occurs during those times when you’re celebrating the ordinary, and you think to yourself: Cue the confetti…something terrific is happening to me right now.