November is a time of year we celebrate Thanksgiving. We reflect on what we are grateful for. Many are thankful and grateful for their family, friends, home, work, etc.  This year has been quite challenging, both locally and globally. Some people have faced job loss, loss of loved ones due to COVID-19, adjustments in their home life, home-schooling, etc.  Folk are surviving a pandemic and an election year that will change the course of America’s future, just to name a few 2020 unsettling issues. At times, many have been sure what was happening in the moment or going to happen the next day.  It has been difficult at times to stay positive and find joy and happiness.  Here are some suggestions on helping “choose joy” in your daily lives:

• Get enough sleep – practice sleep hygiene.
• Start with quiet time – pray, meditate.
• Think of little ways to make every day special.
• Listen to music.
• Even if you don’t have time to clean the whole house, just tidy up.
• Exercise -Keep moving.
• Count your blessings.
• Keep a gratitude journal
• Keep your circumstances in perspective.

 

If you are struggling and need support with your daily life, please reach out to EAN via phone at 828-252-5725 // 800-454-1477 or by email.

 

 

Summer is ending and fall is beginning. With all of the changes we have been through this year, it’s time we just take a breath and breathe! With the uncertainties happening in our world and here in our communities, no wonder most of us are stressed and are having difficulty managing day to day tasks. We should just take a moment to enjoy the simple things.  Now that the fall season is here, we can step outside and see the leaves turning brilliant colors, the temperatures starting to cool down, and even the time will change soon and we “fall back” an hour. “Change is constant” is one of the best quotes that can be applied every day. Maybe the change in seasons is a time to reflect on the changes we have experienced and the changes we are going through now. We may be “turning over a new leaf” and making a change in our job, a change in our relationship with family and/or friends or changing how we manage our daily lives. So, are you ready to “fall into fall” and balance your daily life with a positive outcome and outlook?  If you need help with these changes, EAN is here to assist you.  You can contact us via our website or call us at 828-252-5725 or 800-454-1477.