by Melanie Vetter | Jan 13, 2021 | Design Your Life
It’s January, a time when we are encouraged to sit down and plan our goals for the year. So much has been written about resolutions and setting goals, but even if we really want to follow our resolutions or achieve our goals, we often fail. In fact, I recently read...
by Melanie Vetter | Oct 7, 2020 | Resilience
We’re still in wild times with change happening constantly. Just when you get used to the new normal, the normal shifts. Yet at the same time, each day feels somewhat the same. Life feels a little (or more) out of control, but you can still do something about that....
by Melanie Vetter | Aug 12, 2020 | Joy
How are you doing? I know I’ve been extra stressed lately and I’m feeling pretty wiped out. My son is getting ready to go back to college … without going back, for his senior year. I haven’t been able to visit my parents and I miss them. I know many of you are missing...
by Melanie Vetter | Jul 29, 2020 | Joy
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” —Aristotle In last week’s blog, I encouraged you to build a habit of positivity, of noticing the good in your day even (or especially) if it was a tough day. Doing so helps change your...
by Melanie Vetter | Jul 15, 2020 | Resilience
Self-compassion is an antidote to self-judgement — that tough inner critic in your head. Self-compassion includes the idea of being kind toward yourself as an imperfect human and also recognizing that you are worthy of care and concern. It’s important to note...