by Teri Claassen | Dec 1, 2021 | Holidays
Yes thanksgiving is over and it’s time to start thinking about Christmas shopping. Finding the perfect gift is on everyone’s mind. Have you ever thought to give loving Christmas gifts? This year, try to give gifts that say ‘I love you’ to your...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 24, 2021 | Holidays
Happy Thanksgiving week! There are many “traditions” people have to count their blessings and claim a mindset of thankfulness for this time of year. Doing this is a great practice that helps fight discontentment, depression, and gives you new lenses on all...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 16, 2021 | Holidays
Have you ever considered the impact that gratitude can have on your life? It can shift your lens in life, impact your relationships, and remind you of all God has done in your life. My family has a Thanksgiving journal that we write in every Thanksgiving season. For...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 10, 2021 | Holidays
Have you ever been grateful for a hard time after you’ve gone through it? Is there a moment you can look back and see growth and change that happened because of pain? Have you realized there are reasons to be thankful for pain? In this Thanksgiving season, I...
by Teri Claassen | Nov 3, 2021 | Holidays
Gratitude. There are days I lose sight of it more than others. When life is crazy busy, I find myself saying, “I wish I had…” so much more than I say, “I’m so glad I have…”. I don’t always have a focus on thankfulness,...
by Teri Claassen | Dec 16, 2020 | Holidays
Clients tell me all the time, “I hate the holidays”. There’s many stressors for people as they attend family gatherings and try to meet everyone’s expectations for the season. One way to decrease holiday stress is to set firm emotional boundaries during the...
