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Self-Compassion in the New Year: Reframing Resolutions with Kindness, Curiosity, and Sustainability
The beginning of a new year often brings renewed motivation to set goals, make resolutions, and pursue self-improvement. While this energy can be positive, it can also lead to unrealistic expectations and self-criticism when change does not happen quickly or perfectly. Practicing self-compassion offers an alternative approach—one that emphasizes kindness, curiosity, and sustainability over pressure…
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Re-Connection After the Break: Belonging, Check-Ins, and Easing Back Into Routines
Returning to work after an extended break—whether for winter holidays, term transitions, or planned time away—can feel both refreshing and disorienting. While time off supports rest and recovery, re-entry often brings emotional, cognitive, and social adjustments. Focusing intentionally on re-connection after the break helps employees regain a sense of belonging, re-establish routines, and transition back…
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Year-End Reflection & Gentle Goal Setting: Closing 2025 With Clarity and Care
As the year winds down and winter settles in, many people feel a natural pull toward reflection. The end of the year offers a meaningful opportunity to pause, take stock of what we’ve experienced, and create space for intentional beginnings. Gentle goal setting—rooted in self-awareness rather than pressure—can help support emotional well-being, resilience, and a…