Emotional Intelligence in Times of Stress
Imagine for a moment that your emotions are a person. Better yet, a young child on the verge of a temper tantrum. Now imagine that you’ve somehow agreed to allow...
You Don’t Have to Be Rich or Famous to Help People
Have you watched one of those heartwarming shows on TV where the show’s hosts completely transform the lives of others? These feel-good shows have become super popular during the pandemic...
Virtual Volunteering Just Got Easier
Unified Caring Association (UCA) now includes a virtually volunteering global network for all members. Virtual volunteering via Impact Connect makes it safe and easy to connect with people and communities...
Youth is a Gift of Nature, But Age is a Work of Art
It’s interesting to think of the time and effort we put behind cherishing and preserving and restoring (and appreciating!) artwork in museums and private collections. Meanwhile, our precious elderly are...
5 Ways to Show Love All Year Round
February is the month that reminds us to love one another and express that love. It invites to show others we love and appreciate them, in our personal/professional lives, but...
A Caring Community of One
Ancient wisdom tells us that there is strength in numbers. Our grandmothers taught us “many hands make light work.” We would do well to revisit the sage advice of our...
Harmony Over Balance
We all know someone who actively seeks more balance in their life. Whether it be a work-life-balance or just a balanced diet. No matter the type of balance one seeks...
4 Ways to Make Your Life Easier and More Fulfilling
We’ve been told that “life is hard.” We’ve been told that marriage is “hard work.” We’ve been told that “nothing ever comes easy in this world.” Truth? Or self-fulfilling prophecy? ...
New Year, New Commitments
We all know the story. We make grandiose plans to change our lives and achieve new goals when the ball drops on the New Year and despite our best efforts...
Holidays in Full Measure
Kids are so great at counting. They still tell you their age in fractions. “I’ll be 5-and-a-half tomorrow,” you’ll hear them say. They are masters of anticipation. “Christmas will be...