Is there any day that passes without a crisis? Your life does not have to be chaos, crises or so turbulent. The key is learning new tools for resolving conflict in your life. Your life today can feel out of control. Emotions such as anger and frustration can take anyone over in an instant. Unresolved... Continue Reading →
The Trick is Treating Yourself
As Autumn descends and the leaves fall, our own physical and mental states begin to go through seasonal changes, too. If you’re not careful, a true witch’s brew of toil and trouble await. So pay close attention to how shorter days, lowering temperatures, and rain impacts our mood. The Fall can also contribute to a... Continue Reading →
WHAT NEXT?
Most of us know that Oprah suggests we keep a gratitude journal and jot down the things we are grateful for daily. The idea is to reinforce what you have rather than dwell on what you don’t. But even more significant, the focus of our thoughts (and the emotions that accompany them) not only create... Continue Reading →
COPING: A Very Common Theme During These COVID-19 Days
It would be super-cool if there was one answer to every question, and one way to deal with unexpected situations. However, we humans are not wired to experience life in the same way. Let’s take a look at some challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and how we can effectively approach them from the perspective... Continue Reading →
Silver Linings
silver lining “Did I brush my teeth this morning?” Kind of an odd question, but not an infrequent one these days as some of us stumble through our unscripted days. We may have decided to stay in pajamas – or eat chocolate for breakfast – anything so as not to face the day ‘responsibly’. But... Continue Reading →
Let’s Be Loving and Kind
We at Unified Caring Association (UCA) feel that nothing helps a community come together like love and kindness. These forms of caring are something we all need in the world today. A community that cares comes together to help people in need. Let’s be loving and kind. Loving kindness can go so far right now.... Continue Reading →
Working from Home- Tips for Success
Recently people and businesses all around the world have been restructuring their lives with the recent quick shifts to maintain the health of people and communities. Many of us are all settling into new routines while being homebound. One of the new challenges most of us are facing is how to set ourselves up for... Continue Reading →
Homebound Life Self-Care
We at Unified Caring Association (UCA) want to shed some light and positivity during this difficult time in the world right now. Sometimes it is referred to as “lockdown,” many of us are experiencing what it means to be homebound. We have been hearing many UCA members ask, “How can we turn this into an... Continue Reading →
How to Have Better Conversations
Each day we interact with friends, family, and many other people. During these interactions we often strive to make meaningful connections. There are so many ways we can connect, and one is the most prominent: talking with each other. We at Unified Caring Association (UCA) have recently seen a wonderful TedTalk by Celeste Headlee about... Continue Reading →
Hugging for Health
Someone once said, “We should have 100 hugs a day to stay healthy.” This saying is a lot like having an apple a day. We hear stories that back this adage up: people waking up when those they love hold their hand or how important it is to hold babies as they begin their life’s... Continue Reading →