7/2/26: What Makes Us Happy?
What makes us happy? Happy is a pretty vague word, but mostly we agree that whatever it is, it is something we strive to achieve. Let’s look at this video about happiness and discuss what it is, and what it means to each of us. Please join the discussion.
7/9/26: Workaholic: Symptoms, diagnosis, and when to get help
Let’s look at this article about what happens when work life takes over, and when to get help. Please join the discussion.
7/16/26: The Practice of Hope
When dark times hit, how do we find hope? How do we make hope an everyday practice and see it in everyday things? Let’s watch this short video and talk about it.
7/23/26: Workaholism Take 2
Re-run of 7/9/26 because we had a small group.
7/30/26: The Impact of Regret
We live with regret: the path not taken; the decision that could not be reversed; saying or doing the wrong thing because of our mood or bad information…there are so many reasons for regret. Regret can be crippling and impact our joy and our relationships. Let’s look at this short video about how to deal with regret, and then talk about it. All are welcome!
8/6/26: Affect Labeling: Name It to Tame It
When our emotions are suddenly hit hard, or for some reason peaking, how can we calm ourselves in the moment? Well, it seems one quick way might be to just name it out loud, a technique known as “Affect Labeling” or “Name It to Tame It.” What is that and how does it work? Let’s watch a short video on Affect Labeling and talk about it. You can also read more about this technique — which can also be applied to fear, grief, or any other upsetting feeling — from this article in Time Magazine.
8/13/26: Managing Anger
What is anger and how can we effectively manage it? Anger is certainly important to call on when we are threatened, but it is also necessary to control it to have a fulfilling life since sometimes it is appropriate, and sometimes we regret it. Let’s watch this video and talk about it.
8/20/26: Faith and Mental Health
How does faith impact our mental state? Let’s watch this video and talk about it.
8/27/26: Envy
“My neighbor has everything.” “It isn’t fair that my coworker got the promotion and not me.” “Why didn’t my child get into the college her friend did, when my daughter had better grades?” Life often seems to treat us unfairly, and we can become envious of others’ good fortune. How do we handle those feelings? Let’s watch a short video, based on the Muslim religion but applicable to everyone, and discuss it.