Cheering for Your Loved Ones

It’s important to support others when they’re struggling. But it’s just as important to cheer them on in their new endeavors and to celebrate their successes.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiOctober 13, 2021cheering, encouragement, siblings, joy, cheerleaders, cheerleading, affirmation, praise, support Comments

Challenging Your Own Ideas

When thinking about a new endeavor, consider making a list of all the reasons you can’t do it, and then proving yourself wrong. Identifying the potential obstacles of any project up front gives us a better chance of success.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiOctober 6, 2021ideas, challengers, negativity, dreams, problems, challenges, success, vision, plan, validation, Dopamine, defending an idea, obstacles, evaluating ideas, overwhelm, confidence, motivation, brave Comments

Accentuating the Positive

Both anxiety and excitement can give us the sensation of having butterflies in our stomach. When we can’t discern which we’re feeling, it often serves us better to lean into the most positive interpretation.

Cheerfulness is a Gift

It’s hard to be positive during tough times. Even if it doesn’t come naturally to us, we can learn to adopt a more cheerful demeanor.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiSeptember 22, 2021cheerfulness, spirits, nature vs. nurture, therapy, brain, personality, happiness, joy, optimism, Married at First Sight, mood, positivity, Julian of Norwich, Mary Poppins Comments

Finding Meaning in Grief

Grief is a natural response to the pain of losing someone. In time we can learn to accept the loss and find a renewed purpose for our lives.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiSeptember 15, 2021meaning, purpose, grief, acceptance, resilience, coping, equilibrium, counseling, therapym, stages, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, stages of grief, death, helping, relationships, philosophy, understanding Comments

Small Kindnesses can Make a big Difference

It’s important to take care of each other, especially during trying times. Small acts of kindness can be more meaningful than we might imagine.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiSeptember 9, 2021kindness, smiles, The Call of the Soul, The Waltons, Aila Accad, Covid, tragedy, suffering, simple acts, goodness, selfless, humanity Comments

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

Evaluating and Redefining Your Personal Values

Taking the time to examine our personal values can help us in our decision making. Communicating our underlying beliefs to others can reduce conflict in our relationships.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 25, 2021values, decision making, principles, judgment, family, parenting, experiences, counseling, squabbles, conflict, relationships, communication, tension, harmony Comment

Healing the World Through Compassion

Human suffering is inevitable, but it is highly distressing to watch. Compassion for those in pain can serve as an antidote and compel us to help wherever we can.

Would a Change do you Good?

Turning points in our lives present us with opportunities to evaluate what we need going forward. Careful attention to the call of our soul can show us the way.

Elaine KlonickiAugust 11, 2021Comment

Keep Courting Your Longtime Love

Strong marriages and long-term relationships are balanced, with both partners being equally committed. Making a conscious effort to nurture the relationship together helps keep the romance alive.

For the Love of Family

Family members who remember us as babies and toddlers are often our best cheerleaders. Family reunions give us an opportunity to embrace and celebrate each other.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJuly 28, 2021love, family, reunions, family culture, restraint, respect, faith, childhood, memories, reminiscing, gratitude, hugs, friends, cheerleaders Comments

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