Focused Solutions Blog
Telling Family Stories & Why They Matter
“On my way home from college for holiday break, I couldn’t get a bus all the way from Nashville, so I hitchhiked...” This is the start to one of many stories that my granddad would tell us growing up, and that will be passed down in family lore ... Read More
What is Wellness?
What does it mean to work towards wellness in your life? It isn’t just one thing, and it’s not the same for every person. Wellness can be defined as a combination of activities and choices that promote your physical, mental, and social well-being. It is valuable to work ... Read More
Mindful Technology
You’re out to dinner with your family, and you feel the all-too-familiar buzz of the phone in your pocket... Is it a work email? A text from a friend? Maybe it’s another spam call trying to convince you the warranty on your car is about to expire. Regardless, ... Read More
Finding Meaningful Moments with Your Teen
Are you living with a teen? Most teenagers change their style, behavior, and friendships as they figure out who they want to be as an adult. However, parents may notice some more significant changes like: Increased anger and irritability Less time spent with friends and more time alone ... Read More
Bringing Fun Back to the Office
Remember those days when you laughed with your colleagues over lunch in the breakroom, found a personalized note on your desk for your birthday, or went out for happy hour on the third Thursday of every month? Pre-pandemic office life often offered social connection and enjoyment. As many ... Read More
What is Wintering?
The days are finally starting to get longer, but there’s still a lot of winter ahead. In many parts of the country, winter brings with it more cold, darkness, and gloomy weather. The holiday season can offer a helpful distraction from winter’s impact on our mood, but now ... Read More
