Courage Daily

Do Not Do List Are you a “to do” list person? I am. There’s something satisfying about writing things down and checking them off when I’ve done them. It feels productive. Accomplished. But over time, I’ve realized that some of my happiest days don’t come from what I do.    Those days come from what I choose not  to do . Read on to find my “Do-Not-Do”  list. When I stick to it, I feel lighter almost instantly. It shifts me into what I call, everyday happiness. See if it does t

Have you been feeling mentally and physically exhausted? More reactive or easily upset than usual? Struggling with mental clutter or difficulty making decisions?Noticing shallow breathing or an inability to fully relax? Caught in negative thought loops that feel hard to interrupt? If you recognize yourself here, you are not alone. With the heightened stress, uncertainty, and tension many are experiencing in our communities right now, it’s common for the nervous system to feel

The beginning of a new year is a natural time to pause, reflect and reset. It motivates us to make New Year's resolutions to feel better, move more, reduce stress, and basically create a healthier life. This a turning point that matters. Yet, New Year's resolutions have earned a reputation for failure. Many people start the year motivated and hopeful, only to feel discouraged weeks later when progress stalls. Research shows that nearly 80% of resolutions are abandoned by m

A fter listening to discouraging newscasts I wonder, what can I do?  When my internal focus is fixed on worry and frustration, I can easily become curt or distracted with the delivery driver or the grocery store clerk. It isn’t about them, it’s the worry and fear I’ve been ruminating on rising to the surface and spilling over onto those around me. I may not even realize how it’s brushing off into the world. As the end of 2025 approaches, we all feel the effects of a year full