Written by:Hilary Stokes, PHD, LCSW Neuroscientists have discovered the strategy for rewiring the brain. Contrary to popular approaches, this strategy involves more than just positive thinking or working hard. In fact, there are five pathways that must be activated in order to create new neural networks in the brain. Let’s explore a few principles from … Continue reading 5 Ways To Rewire Your Brain For Meaningful Life Changes
Top Five Romantic Shows to Binge This Summer
Let's face it, we all need a little romance in our lives. Below are five series that range from warm and fuzzy to hot and sizzling. Choose your favorite, but be warned - Binging will ensue! Enjoy. Sweet MagnoliasA recently divorced mom of three goes back to the workforce and finds a handsome former pro … Continue reading Top Five Romantic Shows to Binge This Summer
DIY Bling Letter Board
This Granny loves her Bling! I have been wanting to get a letter board for a while, but all of the ones I could find were just so BLAH! So I decided with a little help from my Daughter-In-Law Heather and of course by Grandson, Locke, we could Bling up our own on a tiny … Continue reading DIY Bling Letter Board
11 Amazingly Fun/Cheap Things to do With Your Grandkid.
I am a very lucky granny. My kids work second shift so I have my grandson two nights every week while they work. One night each week (usually Friday) we have Date Night. This usually consists of dinner with an obligatory selfie. Dinner can be anything from ordering pizza to a picnic in the backyard … Continue reading 11 Amazingly Fun/Cheap Things to do With Your Grandkid.
Home for Sale
So you are probably thinking "How does having a Home for Sale translate to something positive and joyful?" You notice it does not say HOUSE, it says HOME. I have some very dear friends who have been photography clients of mine since their oldest little girl was a newborn. They were selling their home and … Continue reading Home for Sale
No One Fights Alone
Pam and some of her biggest supporters! In this time of craziness, how we celebrate a milestone or honor a friend or show support to a family member, can look a little different than it used to. I was invited to one of these very special gatherings today honoring Pam Richey. Pam was recently diagnosed … Continue reading No One Fights Alone
Bringing Hope to Southern Indiana
Staff and Volunteers What started as the Interfaith Community Council way back in 1964, was a collaboration of four New Albany Churches that wanted to provide constructive, after school activities for it's youth. Today it is known as Hope Southern Indiana (HSI) with a variety of programs meeting the needs of the community. Those include … Continue reading Bringing Hope to Southern Indiana
Smile Experiment
According to Science News: "Smile! It makes everyone in the room feel better because they, consciously or unconsciously, are smiling with you. Growing evidence shows that an instinct for facial mimicry allows us to empathize with and even experience other people's feelings. If we can't mirror another person's face, it limits our ability to read … Continue reading Smile Experiment
The Beginning
bliss-fuladjectiveliving in perfect happiness or great joy This past year has been a whirlwind of changes. After a particularly rough patch, I fell into a depression. The things I enjoyed most were no longer joyful. I was sleep walking though my days. I just didn't feel like I had the right to be happy. Since … Continue reading The Beginning