RiseUP Blog

I believe that every person is like an instrument: our bodies are tuned to a frequency that we can hear only occasionally, and we need to follow it to discover what truly fits who we are.

When you are working with a group of people and have good ideas, know when to press forward to make sure you’re heard.

The first person I cut out of my life was very important to me, and I still think about them to this day. But no matter how I frame it, I know that cutting that person out of my life was the best thing I could have done for myself.

We are talking this week about responsibilities—specifically, jobs your children can assist with around the house during the summer.

If you are intentional and hang onto the good times when funny things happen that make you belly laugh, those memories can help get you through the moments when you feel like giving up.

With either a traditional vacation or a staycation, you can schedule a time to unplug from technology, engage in the hobbies you keep telling yourself you want to do more, or take LOTS of naps. (I personally encourage you to do that.)

If you find yourself feeling a little droopy, you are just fine. Give yourself permission to need a break from others.

The good news is that conflict can be healthy, if handled correctly. It can help us affirm our beliefs, realize our faults, and become more empathetic people.

A young person getting upset about not getting what he or she wants is no more abnormal than a dog dangling a rope. Adults don’t need to pick up the rope and fight it out.

Dating is how you get to know different types of people to see if they are compatible with you. So, don’t think you must have all of the answers now.

Murphy's Law definitely contains an element of truth. How you respond to situations that are not ideal (and certainly not planned) will determine how you get through them.

Fathers don’t need to be blood related. They just must love you, accept you as you are, and encourage you to shoot for your dreams.

We need to calmly pick up the pieces of our “bad day” and know that we can make the proverbial lemonade out of lemons. 

Does your child have trouble falling asleep and sleeping through the night? Do your kids’ sleep issues keep you from getting the rest you need to function well?

Your dreams motivate you to get out there and make a difference in the world. You’ve got this.

I want to encourage you to take a look at the family that surrounds you. Each person is special and has a great deal to contribute.

Whatever you are working toward, I wish you much luck and hope the journey brings you satisfaction.

We should never stop dreaming, and we need to give ourselves permission to shoot for the moon.

The way we communicate is very important, because it gives other people one of their first impressions of us and is a key tool for building healthy relationships. Our communication skills demonstrate the level of respect we have for ourselves, our friends, our family, and others we meet.

Early experiences literally shape how the brain gets built, establishing either a sturdy or a fragile foundation for the development and behavior that follows. A strong foundation in the early years increases the probability of positive outcomes. Learn about how this may affect you and how you can help make your brain stronger.