What first comes to mind when you think of courage?Is it physical acts of bravery?Maybe the courage Captain “Sully” Sullenberger showed in 2009. When he safely guided US Airways Flight 1549 to an emergency water landing in the Hudson River, saving all 155 people on board.Or the moral courage to do the right thing?Like when […] The post What if Courage Isn’t What You Think It Is? appeared first on How She Thrives.| How She Thrives
For years, I treated gratitude like a special occasion—something to remember during holidays or major life events. A quick mental note of "I'm grateful for..." during moments of celebration, and then back to regular life. Sound familiar? But eventually, I discovered that gratitude isn't meant to be reserved for special occasions like anniversaries, milestone birthdays, or Thanksgiving […]| How She Thrives
When did you last think about what you value most in life?We’ve been focusing on purposeful living here at How She Thrives lately—and research shows that recognizing and living according to your values creates a richer sense of purpose.Also, it turns out that one of the best ways to significantly reduce stress is to spend […]| How She Thrives
Have you ever felt like life is happening to you rather than something you're actively creating? Maybe it's the way you automatically say "yes" when your adult children dump their problems on you, even though you're already overwhelmed. Or how you find yourself complaining about the same issues—your health, your relationships, your living situation—without taking steps […]| How She Thrives
There's something almost magical about these warm days of spring, isn't there? The earth softening beneath our feet, those tender tree buds swollen with possibility, and the return of birdsong filling the morning air. After winter's long journey, it feels like I'm standing at the threshold of Nature's grandest transformation. Do you feel it too?For women in […]| How She Thrives
Several years ago, I stumbled upon a short film called A Grateful Day that stopped me in my tracks. The narrator, Brother David Steindl-Rast, with his gentle Austrian accent and profound wisdom, invited viewers to see the day not as just another day but as “the one day that is given to you... today.” His message […]| How She Thrives
Ever wonder if you've been chasing someone else's definition of success? Maybe you've reached those coveted milestones society celebrates, only to find yourself thinking, "This doesn't feel like I thought it would." Don't worry—you're in good company. For decades, many of us have measured our worth against metrics we didn't create: youthful beauty, career advancement, picture-perfect families, […] The post Crafting Your Own Success Story appeared first on How She Thrives.| How She Thrives
Are you having trouble keeping hope alive right now? Especially as we all witness or live through the gut-wrenching effects of wildfires and hurricanes, war and genocide, and political turmoil all around us. I’ve been thinking about hope A LOT lately as I face the unspeakable heartbreak of slowly losing both my parents to the disease of […]| How She Thrives
Two simple rituals anchor my days: I savor my first cup of tea by the bedroom window each morning, watching birds splash and feed in my garden sanctuary. Their daily visits, recorded in my journal's pages, bring fresh delight every time. My second habit is to always look up when I'm out walking. Whether it's cotton candy […]| How She Thrives
What if everything you've been taught about handling difficult emotions actually makes them worse? Maybe it's self-silencing when you're angry, distracting yourself when you're anxious, or pushing away negative thoughts when you're down. For years, I treated my uncomfortable feelings like unwelcome houseguests—the sooner I could get them to leave, the better. Self-help books, positive affirmations, […] The post Your Emotions: The Paradox That Sets You Free appeared first on How She Thrives.| How She Thrives
What do you really want? It's a question that becomes both simpler and more complex as we age. Through my 50s and 60s, I've finally come to know myself well enough to answer this question. But how can anyone presume to know the desires of millions of women in this richly diverse demographic? The media bombards us […] The post What Do You Really Want? appeared first on How She Thrives.| How She Thrives