The Empowerment Diary

Relationships

Love in the Time of Chaos

Diana Raab Ph.D. on February 8, 2026

During this time of chaos, here's how to stay grounded in love.

During this time of chaos, here's how to stay grounded in love.

Personal Perspective: Have you ever wondered about how to transition from one year to the next? Here's how to make the transition with ease and a good sense of clarity.

Wisdom

The Road From Rebellion to Reverence

Diana Raab Ph.D. on January 6, 2026

Personal Perspective: Elders have experience and wisdom to share, and want to be heard like younger generations—especially now, when the issues we face feel so familiar.

Personal Perspective: Elders have experience and wisdom to share, and want to be heard like younger generations—especially now, when the issues we face feel so familiar.

Nostalgia

Why Is Reminiscing Good for Us?

Diana Raab Ph.D. on August 17, 2025

Is reminiscing a good thing? Studies have shown that recalling positive memories, especially for seniors, can help fend off loneliness.

Is reminiscing a good thing? Studies have shown that recalling positive memories, especially for seniors, can help fend off loneliness.

Aging

Secrets to Happy Aging

Diana Raab Ph.D. on July 18, 2025

Aging is easier for some to handle than for others. As with other life stages, much of the success has to do with having a positive attitude and being involved in the world.

Aging is easier for some to handle than for others. As with other life stages, much of the success has to do with having a positive attitude and being involved in the world.

Aging

Brain Fog or Just Age? Decoding Cognitive Changes

Diana Raab Ph.D. on July 11, 2025

If you or a loved one is over the age of 65, and has had serious changes in cognition or memory lately, then it's important to see your internist.

If you or a loved one is over the age of 65, and has had serious changes in cognition or memory lately, then it's important to see your internist.

Self-Help

The Art of Spring Writing

Diana Raab Ph.D. on March 24, 2025

Spring is an ideal time to write for transformation and renewal.

Spring is an ideal time to write for transformation and renewal.

Mindfulness

Using Mindfulness to Calm

Diana Raab Ph.D. on November 13, 2024

We've heard a lot about incorporating a regular mindfulness practice in our lives, and though we might understand it, we all need a reminder.

We've heard a lot about incorporating a regular mindfulness practice in our lives, and though we might understand it, we all need a reminder.

Health

The Transformative Power of a Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Diana Raab Ph.D. on October 1, 2024

Every experience has the potential to transform, but a breast cancer diagnosis brings with it a brush with mortality, a re-examination of life, and questions about femininity.

Every experience has the potential to transform, but a breast cancer diagnosis brings with it a brush with mortality, a re-examination of life, and questions about femininity.

Trauma

Are You Affected by Intergenerational Trauma?

Diana Raab Ph.D. on August 16, 2024

We at times exhibit behaviors that surprise our loved ones and ourselves. Sometimes, if we dig deeper, we may learn that we're experiencing intergenerational trauma.

We at times exhibit behaviors that surprise our loved ones and ourselves. Sometimes, if we dig deeper, we may learn that we're experiencing intergenerational trauma.

Empathy

The Art of Listening

Diana Raab Ph.D. on June 26, 2024

Listening is completely different than hearing. July 18th is World Listening Day—a good time to refresh ourselves on how to listen to ourselves and others.

Listening is completely different than hearing. July 18th is World Listening Day—a good time to refresh ourselves on how to listen to ourselves and others.

Spirituality

The Psychology of Rumi's Poetry

Diana Raab Ph.D. on June 12, 2024

Personal Perspective: For more than six decades, the poet Rumi has inspired me. Here is why we need his timeless poetry now.

Personal Perspective: For more than six decades, the poet Rumi has inspired me. Here is why we need his timeless poetry now.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.