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How a Word of the Year Can Guide Your Goals and Strengthen Your Faith
Amanda Sieg Amanda Sieg

How a Word of the Year Can Guide Your Goals and Strengthen Your Faith

What I’ve learned is that sometimes God gives us a word that feels like a challenge. Maybe you were hoping for a word like strength or success, but you get rest or patience instead. It can be hard to lean into something that feels unfamiliar or uncomfortable, but I believe God uses these words to grow us, refine us, and draw us closer to Him.

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Got Self-Care?
Mandy Melton, LPC Mandy Melton, LPC

Got Self-Care?

As you gain momentum with the New Year, finding a routine is hard enough! If you are juggling numerous responsibilities and supporting others, giving yourself a few moments of self-care may seem impractical and impossible. Without taking time out, the risk of burn-out increases though.

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Navigating Grief & Loss
Mandy Melton, LPC Mandy Melton, LPC

Navigating Grief & Loss

Grief and loss are immeasurable, with no timetable. Oftentimes, society dictates a certain amount of time for grief and loss, and then people are told to move on. Grief is unique though, and there is no one standard experience nor any set timeframe. Each person needs to find their way to fully grieve.

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Balancing Sleep for Your Mental Health
Mandy Melton, LPC Mandy Melton, LPC

Balancing Sleep for Your Mental Health

When the time change occurs over the next month, resetting sleep becomes a focal point. For some though, sleep was already laborious. Society creates a culture of hustle, with constant information overflowing everywhere, not allowing the body and mind to slow down. Some experience FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) when they are not constantly involved and moving too. High productivity is demanded in careers/jobs, and family schedules insert numerous activities and events for children and adults.

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