The Empowerment Diary

Stress

6 Ways to Find and Write About Harmony During the Holidays

Diana Raab Ph.D. on December 5, 2023

Having a harmonious life means having a good balance of work and play. Here are some ideas to help you achieve harmony during stressful times.

Gratitude

Creating Peace Through Life's Storms

Diana Raab Ph.D. on October 17, 2023

Navigate challenging times through creativity, meditation, or anything that can help you maintain a sense of balance in your life.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Cancer

Diana Raab Ph.D. on October 12, 2023

There are many reasons why and how adverse childhood experiences can affect us during adulthood. In this post, I will address some of the correlations.

Happiness

15 Universal Truths to Understand the Human Condition

Diana Raab Ph.D. on July 28, 2023

We all have our own unique set of universal truths, but many of them are shared. Consider making your own list to explore what's important to you.

Relationships

How to Write a Love Letter and Poem

Diana Raab Ph.D. on February 7, 2023

Have you always wanted to write a love letter or love poem but haven't known how to start? This post will kick-start your creative endeavor.

Cognition

5 Ways to Reflect on 2022

Diana Raab Ph.D. on December 30, 2022

Do you feel life rushing by and you don't have time to think about all the experiences of the past year? You might want to consider reflective writing to move you into 2023.

Grief

Dealing With Grief During the Holidays

Diana Raab Ph.D. on December 8, 2022

Have you found that things are bittersweet for you during the holidays? You might be happy about the holidays, but they remind you of loved ones gone. Here are some coping tips.

Gratitude

How Practicing Gratitude Can Lead to Happiness

Diana Raab Ph.D. on November 17, 2022

Do you wonder why some people seem happier than others? Sometimes it has nothing to do with their lot in life. It might have to do with their sense of gratitude.

Health

6 Important Reasons to Read

Diana Raab Ph.D. on October 22, 2022

From an early age, you might have been told to read more. Did you ever wonder about the benefits? Studies show reading contributes to well-being across the lifespan.

Spirituality

14 Self-Care Rituals to Practice Now

Diana Raab Ph.D. on July 8, 2022

Are you missing summers where you spent time nurturing yourself? Maybe now is the time to bring self-care and self-compassion back into your life.

Anger

Transcendence and Transformation with Poetry

Diana Raab Ph.D. on April 19, 2022

When feeling emotional, have you ever considered writing a poem? For National Poetry Month this April, you might want to start. Here's why.

Fear

Are You a Woman Who Fosters Healing and Hope?

Diana Raab Ph.D. on March 18, 2022

Are you a person who instills hope and healing in others? Are there women in your life who instill hope and healing? This month might be a chance for you to honor them.

Guilt

Do You Have Confessions to Write About?

Diana Raab Ph.D. on February 3, 2022

Are you carrying a secret that you always wanted to write about? Well, now is as good a time as any to take pen to paper.

Empathy

Are You a Wounded Healer?

Diana Raab Ph.D. on January 26, 2022

If you're in the helping profession, or just naturally help those in need, you may be a wounded healer.

Motivation

Self-Awareness and Setting Intentions

Diana Raab Ph.D. on January 11, 2022

The beginning of a new year is a prime time to make a commitment to become more self-aware, as well as set intentions that are in line with our life's purpose.

Positive Psychology

From Surviving to Thriving With Breast Cancer

Diana Raab Ph.D. on October 8, 2021

Did you ever wonder if surviving from the diagnosis of breast cancer is enough, or can you transcend to another level and improve your life in many different areas?