There’s a comfort that comes with having routines. And yet, holding too closely to them can stifle new ideas. Change can propel us forward and lead to exciting opportunities.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 3, 2023change, adaptation, progress, work habits, opportunities, curiosity Comments

A Different Kind of Resolution

If you’re struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions, consider asking for help. Sometimes all we need is a little support and encouragement.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJanuary 5, 2022New Year, resolution, help, assistance, 2022, weight, finances, writing, goals, change, emotional growth, values, habits, support, encouragement, independence, Claudia Luiz, coping mechanisms, traumaComment

Season of Change

Change can be hard, and it can take some getting used to, but it can also open up exciting opportunities for growth. It’s important to mark the milestones in our lives.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiNovember 10, 2021change, transitions, encouragement, possibilities, milestones, positive change, anniversary, support Comments

The Benefits of Self-Reflection

Quiet time alone with ourselves provides unique opportunities for understanding and self-awareness. Self-reflection improves our relationships, produces a greater sense of self, and enhances decision-making skills.

You're Braver Than you Think

Life can be seen as one big series of challenges requiring us to be brave. We can improve our ability to harness courage and, by doing so, inspire others with our actions.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiSeptember 1, 2021bravery, courage, fear, vulnerability, relationship, boundary, life experience, upset, embarrassment, depression, anxiety, change Comments

Techniques for Supporting our Partners Through Change

When trying to support loved ones through behavioral changes, a kind, collaborative approach works best. A communication technique called Motivational Interviewing can help.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJune 23, 2021change, transformation, communication, relationships, empathy, behavior, motivation, frustration, Motivational Interviewing, collaboration, ambivalence, support, holding hope Comments

When Kids go off to College—The Myths vs. The Reality

Sending a child off to college evokes complicated emotions, including sadness and anxiety. In time, most parents adjust, and begin to take advantage of their newfound freedom to explore their own opportunities for growth.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiApril 28, 2021college, letting go, love, teenagers, transitions, empty nest syndrome, parent-child relationship, dread, anxiety, grief, change, feelings, individual growth, goals, parentingComment

New Life

We have many opportunities for rebirth in our lives. Some aspects of our growth are invisible, but they secure us and prepare us for the splendor we will eventually be.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJanuary 20, 2021new life, new beginnings, budding, January, retreat, seclusion, hibernation, incubation, blossoming, change, growth, rebirth, idea, spark, accomplishment, satisfaction, creativity Comments

A Work in Progress

All of us have times when we resist change. We find comfort and security in sameness. But at other times, when we’re ready, it can be exciting to think about personal renewal and growth.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 19, 2020progress, change, transformation, traumatic events, wake-up call, metamorphosis, Joan Anderson, renewal, courage Comments

Why Can’t we Just Let It Go?

It takes time for us to process the array of emotions that comes with a significant transgression against us. But when we’re ready, our hearts will begin to soften and we will sense that forgiveness is possible.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMay 20, 2020forgiveness, perfectionism, cognitive dissonance, relationships, grief, pain, hurt, emotions, disappointment, shock, personal crisis, sadness, growth, change, defenses, anger Comments

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