Train for Life

Category: Awareness

  • 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.

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Hear to be Heard Do you have trouble getting your point across at times? It can take two to tangle. Try acknowledging the other person’s feelings first, even if you disagree with his or her stance. What can you do to suspend your judgment and listen to understand?             Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

  • Welcome November

    This month, look for the good in the world.

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Belonging Belonging is the experience of sharing values with others and feeling valued by others. What values do you share with your friend/group/community? Do you feel valued? What are the signs of mutual understanding and respect?           Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/

  • Therapy Thursday

    Therapy Thursday

    Autumn Affirmations Appreciation is Life-Affirming At this time of the year, be grateful for what you have and the strength that will carry you through the coming winter months. I appreciate where I am in my life right now. I celebrate my achievements and learn from each experience. Every day I learn something new about myself.…

  • Mindful Monday

    The Evocative Object  We think with the objects we love; we love the objects we think with. -Sherry Turkle What is an object that holds powerful meaning to you? What object tells your story? When you feel lost, hold onto this object and connect with its significance.     *     An object that holds powerful…

  • Welcome October

    Find ways to calm your busy mind this month.

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Take the Elevator Down Are you feeling overwhelmed?  It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, depressed, confused, or simply blah. Life is a journey of a full spectrum of feelings, emotions, thoughts, and experiences. That’s what makes life interesting and engaging! It is often said, through our struggles and darkest moments, the light is found. But, in…

  • 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…