by Melanie Vetter | Apr 22, 2020 | Resilience
Stressful times are not on anyone’s wish list, but they can teach us a lot about ourselves and how we handle challenges and loss and change, about what we value, and about what we may be hanging on to that we don’t need. Having my everyday way of life stripped away...
by Melanie Vetter | Dec 11, 2019 | Resilience
It gets dark so early these days. Every year, I seem to be surprised by the gathering darkness, how quickly it comes on, how early I need to get out with the dog if I don’t want to come home in blackness. Here in the Northern Hemisphere, winter is just...
by Melanie Vetter | Jul 24, 2019 | Resilience
Recently one of my nieces came to visit. She is a delightful person and I so enjoyed talking with her. She just finished her freshman year and is transferring to a different college in the fall. Her first school wasn’t a good fit. I’m proud of her for knowing what she...
by Melanie Vetter | Jul 3, 2019 | Design Your Life
I love how writing brings me clarity about what I care deeply about, want, believe. Writing can help us understand what matters most. Knowing your core values helps you make decisions, stand firm in tough times, set boundaries, and embrace the things you truly want in...
by Melanie Vetter | Feb 6, 2017 | Design Your Life
What exactly is a meaningful life and why should I care? I am guessing that each one of us wants to lead a happy life. It turns out that one of the best way to achieve happiness is to live with meaning. But what is meaningful to you may not be what is meaningful to...