Train for Life

Category: Gratitude

  • Welcome January. Happy 2025!

    This month, start the year with kindness, to others and yourself.

  • Learn from the Past. Embrace the Future. Live in the Present.

    Learn from the Past. Embrace the Future. Live in the Present.

    Learn from your mistakes and struggles in 2024. Make 2025 a Year of Resiliency and Growth. Shift any Fixed Mindset tendencies to that of a Growth Mindset.   How to make a New Year’s Resolution that sticks? Make a Self-Compassion Meta-Resolution.  Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can…

  • Make Christmas Special for You

    Make Christmas Special for You

    Merry Christmas from my heart to yours! Spend the holidays the way YOU want to. If that means not going home, or eating pizza instead of the ham everyone else always eats, whatever it is, just do what makes you truly happy. — A. Pawlowski Which tree are you this season? I am a little bit of…

  • Welcome December

    This month, discover peaceful moments together with friends and family.

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts. While these things may make us happy, will they bring us lasting fulfillment or temporary pleasure? Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family (fur babies included) counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small.…

  • Welcome November

    This month, look for the good in the world.

  • Welcome October

    Find ways to calm your busy mind this month.

  • Mindful Monday

    Asking for Help Seeking help is a sign of strength because no one can manage everything alone. Build your support team. Identify individuals for: Words of encouragement Problem solving advice Physical discomfort Spiritual support Counseling Mentorship And, fun and laughter!             Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Self-Compassion What do you need right now? What do you long to hear from others? Write 3 well wishes to yourself by filling in the blank: “May I __________.” Close your eyes, and say out loud these statements slowly to yourself. *If speaking out loud is not available to you now, write down the statements…

  • Welcome September

    Seek reasons to be hopeful this month.