Hello Everyone! First of all, I'd like to thank every one of you for your support and for being interested in what I share with you and write about.

Secondly, we all know that the Holiday season brings us happiness as we enjoy the festivity of the season. However, the season can in also bring sadness to many of us, as we remember our loved ones that have passed on or the romantic loves that people could be in search of. This can bring people feelings of loneliness, despair and helplessness- even when physically surrounded by other people.

How to Help Someone to Grieve After a Death

A while ago, a very close friend of mine asked me how she could help her boyfriend to grieve the recent and very sudden loss of his family member. Having been through the grieving process several times myself, I was able to guide her with some techniques that helped me during my times of grief.

So I've compiled a list of ways that you can help someone to grieve. In a couple weeks for my next post, I'll list some things to NOT say to or do with a person who is grieving.[Read more...]

Give Thanks

A simple "Thank You" is naturally a sign of good manners, but it's also a powerful way to make someone feel good. Giving thanks rewards positive actions and behaviors and motivates someone to continue them. It also reinforces and strengthens relationships. [Read more...]