New Beginnings Women's Help Center

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

Nature is a way to reconnect with your inner self. If I had something like this in my backyard, I would certainly be utilizing it. Once you get into that comfy chair with a trellis, would you (a) fall asleep, (b) look around, or (c) self-reflect? So many of us are living life at a speed beyond the sound barrier, that when we get a chance to sit down our bodies naturally fall asleep because this is the greatest need at the moment. In this new year, the pace of life will continue moving but we can choose a slower pace. This slower pace will allow for times of rest, enjoying the beauty around us, and to practice some self-reflection. It is important to purposefully plan this time. Buy a journal, set a reminder/timer on your phone, and pick a solitary place. Then begin with asking yourself this question: What word would I use to describe life at this moment? Write that word down in your journal. Next ask yourself: What do I need right now? Before getting up, be still and think through the answers you wrote down. Repeat this every day and take notes. Then at the end of the month, you can review all your notes to get an overall sense of where your inner self is currently.

01/27/2026

Every year that ends and begins has a story to tell. Every story has the elements of conflict, struggle, and breakdowns. It is in these moments of looking back on our life's story that reveals the roles that these elements played in our hearts. Think back over 2025 and identify the internal struggles that were experienced. Now look for how these elements of conflict, struggle, and breakdowns created glitters of growth. Maybe the glitter of growth was in discovering strength you didn't know was there. The glimmer of glitter could be a person that helped you in your struggle. Glitter can even appear in ways that we didn't even expect. Even difficult chapters can add pops of colorful beauty. We just need to reflect on all the circumstances that happened and the outcomes. A good story can keep you guessing until the very last page of how it will turn out. Our life story is imperfect, but we can always look for the glimmer of growth in difficulties. If 2025 was a book, what would be your title and theme? Who were the ones that helped you to grow? What ways did you see pops of growth? Journal your answers of reflection and think of ways to bring recognition to your year's story.

01/24/2026

Shadows of the outward self-follow us everywhere when the sky is void of clouds and the sun's rays shine bright. The outside shadow of self occurs to everyone, so we are not to bothered by it. It's the inner shadows that can either consume or help us grow. In order to understand, one must start to reflect and practice slowing down long enough to notice, what is really happening in our lives. Shadows that consume are ones that tear down, trip up, or cause shame. Many run from these types of shadows because it causes upheaval of thoughts and emotions. This year is the time to reflect without self-condemnation. Asks yourself this question to change the perspective on your shadows. What can I learn from the patterns of these shadows? Whether we like these shadows or not, there is something to learn about ourselves. Instead of running from our shadows, let us start to recognize the patterns that grow and the ones that don't. Let 2026 be a year of inward reflection on all of our shadows.

01/22/2026

I spy with my little eye __________. This childhood game can be played in the car, on a walk, or at home. Children love to guess the object that is being spied by another. The boredom of waiting fades away as they look around. This game can help connect our mind to surroundings. Life moves so fast that we can miss what is in front of us. Playing the game of, I spy can help us to slow down and take in those things happening around us. An eye can spy little snippets of beauty like how a snowflake looks once it lands on a mitten. I spy with my little eye, another person that needs help with opening a door and I jump in to help. So many things can be discovered when playing this simple game. Next time you are in a line waiting, give this a try and see what you can spy with your little eye. It just might bring a golden moment of connection.

01/19/2026

Children love a little puddle fun after a rainy day. Whether they have boots on or not, a puddle is irresistible. It doesn't matter if a child has on their best outfit, joy and glee is waiting for them in that water. Splashing, jumping, and water flying is the only way to experience a puddle. But rainy and gloomy days seem to draw out the melancholy in us as adults. We have lost so much that a puddle becomes a nuisance to avoid. Life brings many storms for us to navigate through that we forget what can happen after the rainstorm. The sun will come out and dry up all the rain so the child in us can climb up within us. Then splash, jump, and water go flying again. If life has you in a continual rainstorm, watch for the clouds to part and the rays of sunshine break through those clouds. Then celebrate by doing something you may not have done since being a child. Dance in the puddles. It just might bring some much-needed joy and glee. You're never too old to puddle jump.

01/16/2026

As the sun sets tonight, take a moment to reflect on things that happened during your day. Take note of the moments that brought a smile. It's not just a smile on the face we need to take notice of. It is the smiles in the heart too. Begin by asking yourself, what brought warmth and peace to my heart today. A smile starts in our hearts first. My heart felt warmth and peace when ___________. We can all remember the things that brought a frown. How is it that the feelings that accompany a frown seem to run over and over in the mind. It is a very worn pathway in the mind due to pain, sorrow, and stress. When the mind is entirely on this path, every circumstance becomes funneled into the frown rut. Life is hard and we must reflect on what went well throughout the day. My heart smile for today is a hug from a friend. What is yours? Comment below.

01/15/2026

So much of life is spent on the outward appearance to make us presentable to the outside world. Noone seems to look past the exterior into the depths of our soul. We can even start to fixate on what style clothes or makeup to wear and ignore the inner workings of thoughts, as well as feelings. Ask yourself this question: Is it well with my soul? The soul is a deep inner place within us that needs focused attention and self-reflection. This can help one to connect to internal attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs about oneself. When you look into your soul, is there hope, peace, and joy? These are key findings to find in a soul that is well. Maybe you look inside and all that is found is fear, worry, and pain. Again, these are indicators that your soul is unwell. Take some time to continue to dig deeper with more questions towards your soul like, What or who has caused the indicators in the soul. Having someone to help you work through these is key. A soul can be well when it is taking an honest look inward. There are the mind, body, spirit, and soul in each and every one of us. Each needs time and attention to be well. Life coaching is one helpful way to reach it is well with my soul. Message a life coach today.

01/10/2026

Sadness a dreary rain cloud that lingers above. A day of misty sadness falls lightly upon each step. Thunder and lightning appear with sadness that soaks to the bone. No one knows which kind of day will greet us as we awake. The rain of sadness can cause the heart to reach and grow or be opposed to getting out of bed. One day of sadness can a life endure, but day after day feels like there will be no cure. Brave the heavy rains with a feathered friend, perched above the sadness cloud. Hold on tight as this feathered friend takes flight. Little bird will help to see some light and even a rainbow. The sadness cloud needs the help of a friend.

01/08/2026

Blame and guilt is like super glue that can stick with us forever. Others can point fingers of blame at us over something that they think we should or should not have done. We walk around with boulders of guilt in our backpack. Think back to the first-time others blamed or made you feel guilty about something. Did you know that others can use these as weapons to try to control another? Then before we even realize it, we have started to use blame and guilt against our very selves. Instead of the sticky blame and guilt, it is time for some truth. First open up your backpack and take an honest look at the guilt. Ask yourself, who, what, and when did blame turn into guilt? There are two types of guilt: destructive and constructive. The destructive guilt affects your self-esteem and makes you feel less than. This does not help growth. The constructive guilt leads to processing through to reach peace. You are the one who gets to decide which type of guilt you will embrace. Maybe you are not responsible for the blame that others or even self-have caused you. Blame and guilt only lead to more shame. Maybe 2026 is the year of developing some much-needed processing towards peace.

01/06/2026

Picture this road representing your life. When you look at this picture, are you going up or down? If the road of life seems to be going downward, you may be experiencing difficult circumstances that are pulling you in that direction. Maybe the road is going upward but your still battling fear and anxiety. Life can be a road that doesn't have any opportunity to make a U-turn. Whether you are going up or down, both directions will lead to a destination. Maybe the journey to that destination is molding and shaping the inner attitudes, thoughts, and character. So, whether we are going down or up there is something to be gained. A life coach can assist on this road of life to help you gain no matter the direction life is going.