Humans are creatures of habit; meaning that we tend to do the same things in the same way at the same time. We develop routines that allow us to repeat patterns of behaviors without wasting time and energy deliberating about what to do. These routines then evolve into habits and Read more…
The Mental Health Awareness theme for 2023 is ‘Look Around, Look Within’ and the focus is understanding how our surroundings impact our overall mental health and well-being. Since the dawn of time humans had to be very careful about the surroundings in which they chose to live with the primary Read more…
We start thinking about our new year’s resolutions; we need to take a moment to ourselves and introspectively reflect on this past year.
During the holidays it is difficult not to feel a sense of thankfulness, love, joy and peace especially with all that comes with the season. From the beautiful decorations we religiously hang each year to the mouthwatering smell of whatever is baking in the oven; this time of year brings out the best in each of us.
Self Care | So important it deserves more than just a month Modern day American women wear so many hats on a daily basis and more often than not several at the same time. For our friends and families we are expected to be chefs, doctors, taxi drivers, life coaches, Read more…
What’s so Great about September? The month of September can sometimes get a bad rep because it means summer is ending; tan lines will fade and bedtimes will be reinforced which is a sign that Winter is coming. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing but for those of us living Read more…
On the Rise If you are a consumer of just about anything, you realize the costs have skyrocketed. We aren’t just talking about airfare or designer brands here, we are talking about necessities too. Things like food, services, housing, and healthcare are needed for survival. Millions of Americans are Read more…
“We Can Do This.” Dismas Home Helps To Reduce the Recidivism Rate for Women in New Hampshire Reentry is complex. A woman released from prison faces a society that has branded her a felon. She may be coping with a history of substance abuse disorder, along with co-occurring mental disorder, Read more…
It is said that, ‘Home is where the Heart is’; meaning, it is not a tangible place but rather a foundation of love, affection and fond memories. An intangible place that is intimately tied to our emotions, so wherever our loved ones are, there too lies our true home. Such Read more…
A capricious Spring struts in, gracing us with her highly sought-after diva-like presence. In the northern hemisphere, the month of April tends to be the most tumultuous; rainy and windy one day and the next, laced with warm promises of growth to come. It is theorized that April is named Read more…
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