By Eleanor Beeslaar, HRI Graduate Assistant Rejection is a common, yet painful experience, and it can occur in many different types of relationships and settings. You may have experienced rejection in romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, or potentially at work.
Affirming Words
The words we use to communicate with one another are important, especially when speaking to children. Be intentional about using words of affirmation with your kids! Words of affirmation can help them build their self-esteem and strengthen your relationship.
Respect & Dignity
You are worthy of respect and dignity in your relationships!
Today is a Wonderful Day
Today is a new day. Take a moment to pause and find gratitude for the beauty of life. Today is an opportunity to love yourself, to love your friends and family, and to love your life.
What are you grateful for?
The HRI team wishes you a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! As our Finding Gratitude Amidst Holiday Chaos series comes to an end, we encourage you to reflect on the things and people in your life that you are grateful
Finding Gratitude: Be Grateful for You
When we think about gratitude, we often focus on noticing and expressing gratitude for others. While this is important and can help us build stronger relationships with our loved ones, it’s also important for us to feel grateful for ourselves!
Finding Gratitude: Let Go of Expectations
The holidays are often filled with unrealistic expectations that can lead to added stress and leave us feeling overwhelmed. We are flooded with advertisements of the perfect holiday decorations and meals on social media platforms, websites, and other media outlets.
Finding Gratitude: Holiday Traditions
A great way to reflect on and express gratitude during the holiday season is to incorporate it into your holiday traditions! This allows for you and your loved ones to take some time to explore who and what you are
Finding Gratitude: Keep a Gratitude Journal
A great way to find gratitude during holiday chaos is to keep a gratitude journal! Set aside some time throughout the week to write down something or someone you are grateful for. It doesn’t have to take long and can
Finding Gratitude: Pause & Reframe Your Perspective
The holidays can be exhausting and overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re getting buried under responsibilities. It’s also common to feel added tension due to potential family conflict that may arise with complicated extended family dynamics. When you