RiseUP Blog

I know what you’re thinking…what can a fortune cookie possibly tell us about ourselves? Well, I’m glad you asked...

To all the fathers on Father’s Day, I want to say thank you for all the things you do for your families...

What I wish for you this Mother’s Day is that you know you don’t have to spend money on your mother to make her happy...

When I mention unexpected things, we sometimes groan in frustration and think, “I don’t have time for this!”. But not all unexpected things come with negative consequences...

Just like how we talked about finding the perfect place to volunteer your time, talent, and money last week, nonprofit organizations need the same consideration...

I’m sure you have noticed the theme for this week…giving. Not only with money but also with yourself. I have always said the world needs your kind of you...

This workshop demonstrated how journaling can be a beneficial tool in students’ daily lives to relieve stress, make themselves feel better, or even just keep track of their thoughts.

Moms don’t need to have flowers or a fancy dinner, but they do need you.

If your circumstances allow for calm reflection, be sure to use logic to balance out the instinct and make sound decisions. Instinct is meant to be a tool.

It was as if they realized that they were all connected, worked as a team, and found a sense of belonging. /*! elementor - v3.19.0 -...

When things go counter to what you want or expect, just inhale slowly and don’t take it to heart.

Resilience can be defined as the action and outcome of successfully dealing with and adapting to difficult life experiences.

Our oldest son thought that just because we had checks in the checkbook, we had money.

Humans are designed to want to fit in, to belong somewhere, and to have people care about them.

What is it about boundaries that often causes friction or discomfort in daily life?

Dangerous weather can appear suddenly, so you need to have a plan.

When children from hard places forget their “core memories,” they forget a bit of themselves.

It’s more important to be able to stand up for yourself and your time than to always bend to other people’s will.

Self-forgiveness is an intrinsic part of self-healing.

I have found it much easier to work with someone who may not have advanced skills but who has a positive attitude than to work with a highly skilled person who has a poor attitude.