Many of us grew up being told that showing our true emotions is a sign of weakness. Maybe we saw this modeled by caregivers and portrayed by macho heroes in movies. We may avoid expressing our emotions because it feels uncomfortable or scary. We may believe that handling hard situations alone makes us brave. Or [...]
Each of us has a relationship with money. It’s a resource we rely on to cover our basic needs and beyond. And though money is a taboo topic for many, we’d like to touch on the subject of financial wellbeing. Financial wellbeing is not just about the amount of money we manage and possess. Rather [...]
If the last year and a half has taught us anything, it’s the fact that a spirit of buoyancy can truly help us adapt and cope with adversity and distress. History continues to show us the seemingly miraculous power of resilience. And by building up more resilience within yourself, you can tap into a great [...]
Self-care is often depicted in extravagant ways that for many require unrealistic amounts of time and resources. But as always, we are here to keep it grounded and simple. Practicing self-care in real time is a lot more natural and unforced than are the grand gestures usually imagined. We’ve all heard the saying “you can’t [...]
May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. This awareness month is less known and celebrated compared to others. With 5 ways to honor foster youth this month, we can begin to change that! Remember the Future It’s important we celebrate and find caring ways to honor National Foster Care Awareness month because these youth are [...]
Imagine for a moment that your emotions are a person. Better yet, a young child on the verge of a temper tantrum. Now imagine that you’ve somehow agreed to allow this young tempered child to drive the vehicle that holds you and everything else you care about. Sounds chaotic and a bit irresponsible right? This [...]
Have you watched one of those heartwarming shows on TV where the show’s hosts completely transform the lives of others? These feel-good shows have become super popular during the pandemic because they give us hope in these strange times. If you find yourself sitting on the couch matching endless reruns of these types of shows [...]
Unified Caring Association (UCA) now includes a virtually volunteering global network for all members. Virtual volunteering via Impact Connect makes it safe and easy to connect with people and communities who have plans or dreams to be realized. We Can All Help Each Other So Easily This extensive and growing volunteer network, called Impact Connect, [...]
It’s interesting to think of the time and effort we put behind cherishing and preserving and restoring (and appreciating!) artwork in museums and private collections. Meanwhile, our precious elderly are suffering from isolation, loneliness and neglect. And their value to us is priceless. Certainly, the pandemic has made a bad situation worse for seniors. The [...]
February is the month that reminds us to love one another and express that love. It invites to show others we love and appreciate them, in our personal/professional lives, but also to the community at large. The only question that remains is how we will answer the call? Why Answer the Call Adoration and gratitude [...]