Making the most of social distancing
You’re probably very familiar with social distancing by now. The practice has recently gained momentum in an effort to slow the worldwide spread of COVID-19, which is now present in 187 countries and territories around the globe, according to the
5 things to consider if you’re new to working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended life for literally billions of people across the world, confronting nearly every industry with a litany of decisions that might’ve seemed incomprehensible just three months ago. Many employers have adopted work-from-home policies as stopgap measures so
5 ways to take care of your mental health
We tend to get so caught up in the million little things we have going on in our lives, that we forget to prioritize something sacred—our mental health. By the time we realize something is off, we’re overwhelmed and struggling
How to survive Father’s Day when you don’t have a good relationship with your father
As Father’s Day is right around the corner, many are wrapping up toolboxes in blue-colored wrapping paper and visiting the Father’s Day sale at their local Macy’s. But what about those of us who don’t have a good relationship with
5 questions for when you’re feeling overwhelmed
When we're overwhelmed, the last thing we want to do is sit down and spend precious time contemplating our overwhelm. There's too much to do! But when we're feeling constantly overwhelmed, it's a good sign that our life needs an
How to make time in your schedule for white space
If you’re a busy person, and especially if you have kids, finding quiet time to do absolutely nothing is a rare opportunity. There are thousands of things we can do for self-care to fill these moments. And while self-care activities
5 lessons I learned from giving up Netflix for 30 days
Around Christmas time of last year, I could feel God tapping me on the shoulder nudging me with a dare and a wild invitation: to give up Netflix for 30 days just to see what happens and how it impacts
5 ways to make self-care a priority
Self-care is necessary to living and leading well. For one, the more well taken care of you are, the more you can give over a long period of time. You have gifts inside of you the world desperately needs, but in
Take care
If you have a desire to serve others, it’s especially important to care for yourself as well. Slowing down to rest can become an afterthought for anyone in the business of serving others. But neglecting fatigue can cause burnout from the
Practicing self-care: doing good starts here
We’re heading into a busy season for many people, especially for those who work for The Salvation Army. With school back in session, holidays on the horizon it’s easy to put ourselves last, in face, we’re often taught to do