The next time you face a trial, consider yourself the hero on a journey. Work to find the purpose and meaning of the trial. Think about how this moment is going to transform you into the hero you were designed to be.

The leaves are changing, and the pumpkin spice lattes are flowing, but sometimes, the excitement of fall can leave us feeling lonely or overwhelmed. It's crucial to recognize the impact that our mental health can have during this season. 

Bed rotting describes the act of spending extended periods lying in bed endlessly scrolling through social media. All in the name of self-care. The practice is another new social construct birthed out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The best thing we can do for ourselves and our families is to allow ourselves and our kids to experience the wide range of emotions we are privileged to experience as humans. Part of the human experience is the sheer joy in all of our emotions.

If you’re like most people, there are days that you wish you could switch your attitude and behavior like a switch. Quickly identify what’s not right and make an instant adjustment. In fact, if you’re a parent, I can guarantee you wish that of your kids.

It doesn’t matter what the calendar actually says. For all intents and purposes, summer is over. Kids are heading back to school. Schedules are returning to what most consider “normal.” And you hope that you nailed every to-do list, resource list, and teacher expectation so that your kids are as prepared as possible. But many of you forgot something critical that might not have been on your list at all.