Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 8.26.24 It can be so challenging in a busy week to make sure you have time to maintain friendships, or make new ones. To help you work on prioritizing time with friends, try some of these tips!
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 2.12.24 To-do lists are a great way to keep track of the things that you need to do each day. They are also great for managing time. When you make your list, you can get an idea of how much time you need for each item
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 1.9.24 This week’s tip is perfect for this time of year. After receiving some gifts during the holidays, why not use this time to let go of some things you don’t really need anymore? Letting things go is a great way to de-clutter and to help
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 12.22.23 One major key to keeping your environment organized is having a place for everything. Things quickly become cluttered and messy when your things don’t have a place to go. When you notice stray items, find a reasonable place to store them. At the same time,
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 12.11.23 It can be daunting to get things organized in your environment. Consider looking at the spaces you would like to improve. Now, choose something that is manageable each week – a closet, a bathroom vanity, a bookshelf? Taking on a medium-sized task each week
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 7.25.23 ‘Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement…no pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit’. ~ Helen Keller Looking at things through a more positive lens can be beneficial
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 5.17.23 The internet is an incredibly useful but also potentially dangerous place to spend time. To help protect yourself, only go to reputable sites and sources, and never give away your personal information without making sure the site is legitimate. For kids and teens, monitor the
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 5.5.23 Both adults and children are known to spend too much time gaming. Adults, if you are not into console-based games, consider other device games that can be addicting. If you start playing any game on your phone, look at the time you start and the
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 1.27.23 We all have at least one bad habit we would like to break, most people probably have more than one. To help break bad habits, start with just one. Pick a habit and focus your intention over the next week on changing that habit. Something
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 10.26.22 This week’s tip is on coping with signs of burnout in the early stages. The signs are listed in my burnout article, and they include things like pushing yourself to work harder, neglecting your own needs, blaming your stress on others, and placing more value
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD 8.31.22 The early years of parenting bring such joy but also can be exhausting, as parents strive to balance the demands of life and parenting, while keeping up with the boundless energy of young children. To help with balance when your kids are little, consider these
Kaarin Anderson Ryan, PhD Our seventh dimension for wellness is spiritual wellness. This realm helps us find meaning and purpose in our own lives. It can be found through faith, beliefs, values, or ethical principles that generally guide our actions and decisions in daily life. This week, to help build
