Passion projects are the ones that excite us, and the energy we get from them sustains us throughout the process so we’re able to complete them.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiApril 12, 2023passion, labor of love, energy, creative process, excitement, work, connection, caregiving, caregivers, inspiration, curiosity, relaxation, creativity Comments

Hugs Reduce our Stress and Lift our Moods

When we receive a warm embrace, we don’t have to wonder about how someone feels about us. In addition to improving our relationships, hugs reduce our stress, strengthen our immune systems, and promote resilience.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMay 12, 2021hugs, health, happiness, resilience, immune systems, relationships, physical touch, affection, relaxation, anti-depressants, self-esteem, mood Comments

Giving up Control

There is a sense of freedom that comes with not having to be in control of everything all the time. Life ebbs and flows, and sometimes all we can do is go with the current.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 26, 2020maturity, acceptance, anxiety, pandemic, 1918, ambiguity, buoyancy, tension, relaxation, thrashing about, struggle, adversity, Mary O'Malley Comments

How to Calm Your Busy Mind

Tools like mindfulness and meditation can help lessen suffering by allowing you to handle everyday problems from a more centered place.

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