New Beginnings
My therapist can attest to how much I like to focus on goals. We’ve discussed goals for my anxiety, exercise, and more. But she noticed something I needed to work on “drastically” in 2022 — something that was brand new to me, just in time for the new year. After getting everything off my chest in our last session, she asked one question that left my mind blank: “Makaela, when was the last time you put your happiness before others’?”
Unlock Your Superpower: 5 Ways to Adopt a Growth Mindset
Unlocking a growth mindset is a lot like unlocking a superpower you never knew you had. Suddenly, your weakness becomes your strength, a problem which could have stumped you before just makes you smarter, & your potential expands like the horizon. Here’s what Jacqueline learned.
How Emotional Maturity Can Help You Grow
I Got the Degree, but Not the Life That Was Promised With It
Swap Out Your 5-Year Plan With These Daily Goals
Your Success is Not Bound By Your Resume
50 Years and a Second Chance
Kick off the New Year, Windy City-Style
How to Set Resolutions — Without Setting Off Your Anxiety
How Magical Realism Helped Form My Imagination
Being the First To Stand Up
How to Be a Hospitable Steward of the Earth
We Need to Slow Down to Save the World
“A Love Letter to the Marthas”
When it Comes to New Years Resolutions, Grounded > Perfection
“As this new year begins, I’m tired of trying to grow as a person. Instead, I just want to be myself and feel some peace,” writes Marye Colleen Larme.
#GrottoMusic | A Playlist to Inspire Your New Beginning
Setting out in a new direction takes boldness, commitment, and courage. Old patterns and habits die hard — it’s not easy to break out of those ruts. Here’s a playlist to help you as you make a new beginning in 2022.
“Just.”
“Just. // What a horrible, candle-snuffing word. // That’s like saying, He can’t climb that mountain // He’s just a man…”
Keeping Dreamers Dreaming
Juan Constantino was born in Mexico — his family came to America when he was 5 years old. As a DACA Dreamer, he wanted to serve the immigrant community and took a job at La Casa de Amistad in Indiana. “Even when there’s a fix, will be other folks who don’t have the opportunities that I had,” he shares. “I’ll make sure to advocate and fight for them to also have equal access, to just be able to live in this country.”
Is Your Friend in Recovery? Here’s What They Need From You
Battling an addiction of any kind takes dedication, hard work, and acts of heroism on a daily basis. If you have a friend or family member who is in recovery, licensed therapist Julia Hogan shares 5 important strategies as you walk with someone toward freedom.
5 Habits for Newlyweds to Build a Strong Marriage
The first year of marriage is heaven — but it’s also really stressful! Today on Grotto, Dan and Bethany Meola share the wisdom they’ve gained in 10 years of marriage that they wish they’d known as newlyweds. Here are 5 habits they found essential to a strong marriage.
Gym Anxiety is Real — Don’t Let it Interrupt Your Fitness Goals
Have you ever felt like you don’t know what you’re doing at a gym? If you are feeling uncertain about how to use equipment or are afraid you are being judged by regulars, it can be really tempting to just give up and go home. Don’t let gym anxiety interrupt your fitness journey.
Helping His Hometown Get Healthy And Swole
Shawntes Gary is a personal trainer and gym owner who is making his community healthy and strong — just watch the joy he gets from that mission.
3 Keys to Keep Running in Winter
Winter running isn’t for everyone. But the solitude and quiet as you hear the crisp crunch of each footfall is part of the magic. Here’s a guide to get you out and running no matter the weather this winter.
Get Started Cross-Country Skiing with these Pro-Tips
The pandemic forced us all to embrace winter, so there’s a resurging interest in Nordic skiing. And with due cause — the sport has something for everyone.
3 Lessons from the Healthiest and Happiest People on the Planet
What do wine-drinking shepherds from Sardinia have in common with close-knit groups of friends in Okinawa? They are both from areas of the world that have some of the oldest, healthiest people on the planet.
Interested in Not Dying? Here’s a Guidebook
Hanna explains why How Not to Die is essential reading for anyone wanting to live a long and healthy life. Read her whole review in the link in our bio.
