by Emily | Nov 25, 2019 | Healthy Choices
Our daily actions don’t have to be big or heroic. They can be as simple as a kind word, a hug, or keeping quiet while someone else talks to us about what they’re feeling. Sometimes tiny acts can make a big difference in other people’s lives. They can reverse a bad day...
by Emily | Nov 25, 2019 | Mental Health, Wellness
1. Train your brain to be happier. “Instead of asking ‘Why did this happen to me?’ consider ‘Why is this happening for me?’ Ask yourself, ‘What am I supposed to learn in this moment?’” 2. Don’t wait until something bad happens. “Practice self-care techniques every...
by Emily | Nov 24, 2019 | Mental Health, Uncategorized
When my mother died, I kept the grief at bay by caring for my ailing father. I thought I would be ready, but his death six months later felt like a tidal wave threatening to sweep me under. I will never forget how heavy I felt. I was surrounded by a loving family and...
by Emily | Nov 22, 2019 | Community, Wellness
Cindi Sullivan, the executive director of Trees Louisville, is also doing her part to improve our air quality. In response to Metro Louisville’s tree assessment, which concluded Louisville was losing 54,000 trees per year — the equivalent of 820 acres, or the size of...
by Emily | Nov 19, 2019 | Community, Wellness
Stuart Unger, president of Evolve KY, is helping Louisville’s air by encouraging others to make the switch to electric cars. Five years ago, Stuart and his friend were having a conversation about the lack of electric charging stations in the city, when he had an...
by Emily | Nov 18, 2019 | Mental Health, Wellness
Laura Wagner, licensed marriage and family therapist and life coach, has a simple but significant philosophy to help herself and others build a contented life: do one thing. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, but it does require commitment to daily practice. “Many...
