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Focusing on the Good News
Today's blog is a bit different from most. It's really hard to not hyper-focus on what's not going right in the world. So I thought I...
Melissa Sims
6 days ago


Antidote to Anxiety: ACTION
If there’s one thing Americans can agree on right now, it’s this: political anxiety is at an all-time high. Whether you lean left, right,...
Melissa Sims
Mar 14


Anyone Have Whiplash Yet?
How to Build Resilience When Facing Repeated Challenges Let’s be real—working in home visiting (or any field that requires constant...
Melissa Sims
Feb 28


Love is Still the Answer
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” ...
Melissa Sims
Feb 14


Permanence Is an Illusion
Impermanence is that glimmer that things not only can change, but just like everything in life, inevitably will change.
Melissa Sims
Jan 31


Food for Thought
After stepping on the scale last week, which I usually avoid, I was caught a little off guard. My pants were getting a little snug, but...
Melissa Sims
Jan 17


Reprioritizing
Welcome Back and Happy New Year! After the first few days of almost two weeks off, I found myself wondering what the heck to do with...
Melissa Sims
Jan 3

The Best Laid Plans...
The phrase “If you fail to plan, plan to fail” has to be one of my least favorite sayings of all time. Yeah, great idea: Let’s start a...
Melissa Sims
Dec 20, 2024


Don't Forget About YOU.
The holiday season can be a time of joy and togetherness, but it also brings stress, emotional challenges, and a packed schedule. For...
Melissa Sims
Dec 6, 2024


The Life-Changing Power of Daily Gratitude
Fun Fact: Thanksgiving wasn’t even a national holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed a bill in 1863, after Sarah Hale, author of “Mary Had...
Melissa Sims
Nov 21, 2024


Our Only True Anchor
Life is a series of moments, each unique, each fleeting. Yet, it is often our nature to dwell on the past or worry about the future,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 8, 2024


A Big Case of the What If-s
I have a big case of the “What If-s” right now. October is my absolute favorite month of the year. I love Halloween, I love fall (where...
Melissa Sims
Oct 25, 2024


Embracing Minimalism for Mental Focus and Clarity
Last weekend, I decided to climb up into the dusty attic to take stock of my holiday decorations. It’s Halloween time and while this is...
Melissa Sims
Oct 11, 2024


Mental Gut-Check
The gut-brain axis is the communication network that connects the gut and the brain. It plays a key role in determining mental health.
Melissa Sims
Sep 27, 2024

What Comes First?
Happiness? Or Success? It seems we may have been led to believe that with success comes happiness. But I believe we may have gotten it...
Melissa Sims
Sep 13, 2024


We're All Addicted.
I looked at my iPhone “family settings” this week to change the amount of time I was allowing my son to be on his phone and was shocked....
Melissa Sims
Aug 30, 2024


Our Past Shapes our Present
As we journey through life, we carry with us the experiences that have shaped us, molded our perceptions, and influenced our behaviors....
Melissa Sims
Aug 16, 2024


Our Incredible Capability
I am not sure if you are enjoying the Olympics at all, but I have been beyond impressed with the athletes from every country. And what a...
Melissa Sims
Aug 2, 2024


Embracing Mindful Inquiry
Mindful inquiry offers a powerful approach to understanding and managing intrusive thoughts. This practice involves observing our thoughts..
Melissa Sims
Jul 19, 2024


Focusing on the Positive
It’s been an interesting few weeks here in the United States. As we celebrate our nation’s independence, there are some very stark...
Melissa Sims
Jul 5, 2024
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