The start of the year feels hopeful and focused, and the end always brings a burst of urgency. It’s the middle—the wide open, unstructured stretch—that can lull us into thinking we have more time than we actually do. Read here to prep in advance before this happens to you.

Before we jump into planning for 2026, it’s worth pausing to ask what we actually want more of—and what we’re ready to let go of. A Word of the Year offers a simple, powerful way to anchor that intention.

This season, I find myself reflecting on three words that seem to capture what the holidays are really about: honor, awe, and joy. Honor for the people and traditions that shape our lives, awe for the beauty that surround us, and joy we feel in spending time with loved ones.

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, November always invites reflection. This month’s Wednesday Wisdom is about holding gratitude and uncertainty side by side—and finding peace in both.

Are you holding back in some area of your life, or resisting taking that leap of faith? Do you fear what others will think? Do you not want to be the first because you’re not sure what the outcome will be? Read here for some inspiration from penguins.

It’s that time of year when many of us have to practice letting go. Whether you’re dropping your child off at preschool, high school, or even college, transitions are never easy. Here’s your reminder: You’ve got this.

Have you set a goal on a Monday, failed to meet it, and then promised yourself that next Monday you’re going to start fresh— again? Why are we trapped in Monday mentality? Especially when we know it doesn’t work?

Are you someone who’s counting down the years until retirement? What if you stopped focusing on what you are retiring from, and instead started to put some energy into what you are retiring to? Read here for some retirement inspiration!

With the arrival of June comes a change of season, new summer routines and family vacations. Are you embracing this change of season, or resisting? Read why change can be refreshing!

Is there something you passionately collect, despite what others might think about your excessiveness? Learn more about why we collect objects, and the psychology behind what makes it so satisfying to do so.

When was the last time you thought something positive about someone, but didn’t offer up a compliment? Imagine doing the opposite, and intentionally complimenting people, knowing that doing so has a direct and positive impact on your health!

When was the last time you were offered an opportunity to do something cool, but you declined the invitation because it seemed inconvenient, disruptive, or even too decadent? What if instead you started to say yes to adventures that come your way?