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Finding hope in dreary February and March

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Winter can be hard for me. I struggle to keep my mood and energy up. Here are some tricks I use to cope.

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Why and how to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start a gratitude practice. Here's how!

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Listening to birds is good for your health

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Listening to birdsong is good for your mental health. Here's how I partake in a daily dose.

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How to survive March Mayhem

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

March is a hard month for me. The erratic weather and lingering cold bring mayhem to my moods. Here's how I'm getting through.

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Why we must create enough space to hold paradox

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 0 Comment

Life isn't black and white. We must think big enough to hold paradox.

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Tips for a creative life from Mary Oliver

Posted on September 30, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 1 Comment

Need a reason to give power and time to your creativity? Read some Mary Oliver. :)

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