Dr. Candice Norris-Brown

September is a natural turning point. Summer begins to fade, routines return, and the world seems to whisper, “You can start again.” You can accept that invitation, too. You do not need a perfect plan. You do not need to have everything figured out. You simply need to be willing to take one step forward. Here are a few gentle ways to begin: Name your worries. Write down what has been weighing on you. Sometimes putting your worries on paper helps you see them more clearly and makes them feel...

s blog We often treat gratitude and difficulty as opposites. One feels warm and light. The other feels heavy and unwelcome. So, we chase the good and try to outrun the hard. But I've come to believe that's a mistake. Gratitude and challenge aren't enemies. They're partners. And when we let them work together, something remarkable happens inside us. Celebrating your blessings and accepting your challenges may sound like two very different acts. Yet both point in the same direction: toward a...

How Negative Energy Clouds Judgment Negative emotions are a natural part of the human experience. However, when they dominate our thinking, they can impair our ability to make sound decisions. Negative energy can: Cause us to assume the worst without sufficient evidence. Lead to overreacting in stressful situations. Increase feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Create conflict in relationships. Reduce our ability to focus and think clearly. Prevent us from recognizing opportunities for...