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🌞 Better Sleep Starts During the Day: Habits That Set You Up for Restful Nights

Sleep starts long before bedtime. Discover how your daylight habits — from morning sunlight and caffeine timing to stress breaks and peppermint tea — can help you sleep better at night.

Amy Coleman

Dec 8, 20252 min read

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🌙 How to Calm Your Mind Before Bed (Self-Soothing for Better Sleep)

Can’t fall asleep because your mind won’t slow down? Learn simple ways to calm your mind before bed with self-soothing techniques that reduce anxiety and help you sleep better.

Amy Coleman

Nov 25, 20253 min read

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🌙 Nighttime Routines for Better Sleep That Actually Work

Your brain loves patterns! A calming nighttime routine tells your body it’s time to rest. Try these simple habits to unwind, relax, and sleep deeper tonight.

Amy Coleman

Nov 18, 20252 min read

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Melatonin for Better Sleep: What It Does, When to Take It, and How Much You Really Need

Melatonin can be a helpful sleep aid—but timing and dosage matter! Learn what melatonin really does, when to take it, and how much you actually need for a better night’s sleep.

Amy Coleman

Nov 11, 20253 min read

Calm bedroom with soft lighting, candle, and cozy bedding creating a relaxing nighttime atmosphere for better sleep.

🌙 5 Science-Backed Habits for Better Sleep

Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? Discover five simple, science-backed habits — from melatonin timing to calming bedtime routines — that help you drift off faster and sleep more deeply.

Amy Coleman

Nov 4, 20253 min read

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Why Public Library Free Resources Still Matter

Did you know your public library offers more than just books? From free seed packets and digital movies to eBooks, workshops, and even museum passes—your library card unlocks a world of community, learning, and creativity.

Amy Coleman

Oct 30, 20253 min read

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Why Do We Ask “How Are You?” — Turning Small Talk into Real Connection

We ask “How are you?” almost every day — but do we mean it? Here’s how this simple phrase can lead to deeper connection.

Amy Coleman

Oct 23, 20253 min read

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Minutes Into Moments

Life is made of fleeting moments, glowing like fireflies in the night. This post is a reminder to be mindful, grateful, and alive in the present.

Amy Coleman

Oct 6, 20251 min read

Mother and teenage daughter having a serious conversation at home, symbolizing parenting and communication.

Don’t Assume: A Parenting Lesson in Communicating with Teens

This week in therapy, I learned something powerful: instead of reacting when my teens assume the worst, I can pause, clarify, and teach. Here’s how I’m practicing it.

Amy Coleman

Aug 26, 20252 min read

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Having gratitude, appreciation and being thankful EVERYDAY, not just on Thanksgiving

Gratitude, appreciation, and being thankful every day is a powerful mindset shift that helps create joy, awareness, and resilience far beyond the Thanksgiving season.

Amy Coleman

Mar 17, 20253 min read

The 3 P’S Prior to any Procedure - Prepare, Plan, Protect

The 3 P’s prior to any procedure provide a simple, thoughtful checklist to help you prepare mentally, physically, and emotionally before an upcoming procedure.

Amy Coleman

Mar 17, 20253 min read

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Live the Life You Deserve: Your Checklist for Mind, Body, and Soul Goals

This mind body soul goals checklist is a simple guide to help you reflect, reset, and create goals that support balance, growth, and the life you deserve.

Amy Coleman

Mar 17, 20254 min read