We’re entering the holiday season during a time of great conflict in the world. While conflict is ongoing and part of life, there seems to be a radical increase of hate fueling today’s global issues. Learn how to cultivate peace in your own home during the holiday season ahead.

August is a chance to check in with yourself before heading full force into the fall. It’s the perfect time to reconnect with yourself and assess your level of happiness with the work you do, the job you have, the team you’re on, the manager you have, and the company you’re with. Start with a gut check.

We each have shadow selves, which often stem from trauma, neglect, and painful experiences within our family of origin. Acknowledging and working with these shadow parts allows them to heal and then become integrated parts of us.

As I write this, I’m in New York City, sitting in my cozy apartment and soaking up the buzz and excitement that I can hear from the streets below. This time last year, all of the neighborhood stores…