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Connection Points: How to Start Using Stories to Build Relationships
Laura Plaster | Posted On: 16 May, 2022
Social connectedness feels good, and it is the antidote of loneliness. Most people understand how important it is for life and health. But what is a tangible first step you can take towards connecting with a family or friend in your life? How do you get started? And then how do you make the connection deeper?
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Emotional Wellness- Part 1 of 2
Posted On: 30 June, 2020
What is Emotional Wellness?
Emotional Wellness allows people to accept how they are feeling. Based upon that awareness, they can begin to understand why they are feeling that way. Then they can determine how to act in response to their feelings. Having emotional wellness allows a person to express their feelings more freely. Acceptance of one’s emotions affects a person’s ability to effectively manage through challenges and changes in life. Emotional wellness is the foundation upon which we build a quality life.
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