Health and Wellness Archives

Share Your Story

We all have life stories. For Guideposts blogger Diana Aydin, it’s her family’s escaping the Assyrian genocide or Sayfo in Turkey. Sharing your story can heal, inspire or change a life.

Guideposts: A smiling family bearing Christmas gifts pays a home visit to a person with cancer.

7 Ways to Care for a Loved One with Cancer During the Holidays

By Rev. Percy McCray, Nat'l Dir. of Spiritual/Faith-based Programs2 min read

Here are some tips to guide you in helping to make the Christmas season bright for someone with cancer.

8 Life-Changing Tips from ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’

By Sabra Ciancanelli5 min read

Change your thinking and change your life with these nuggets of wisdom, from Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. Each faith-filled message is designed to guide you on the journey of becoming your best self.

Fitness inspiration for getting healthier in the New Year.

Fitness Inspiration for a New You

By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read

If fitness is on your New Year agenda, don’t let gyms intimidate you. Guideposts blogger Michelle Medlock Adams offers a useful mantra.

South Africa throws old furniture for New Year's

14 New Year’s Traditions from Around the World

By Jessica Toomer4 min read

From tossing furniture to banging bread and diving into lakes of ice, here are some of the ways people all over the globe celebrate the idea of fresh starts and new beginnings on New Year’s Eve.

Today Show icon Williard Scott; photo by Michael Geissinger, public domain

Guideposts Classics: Willard Scott on the Wisdom of King Solomon

By Willard Scott3 min read

In this story from March 1983, The Today Show‘s Willard Scott shares some career advice he received from a very familiar source: King Solomon.

A marquee sign speaks Christmas comfort to a worried mother.

The Truth About Christmas

By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read

“The strong truth of Christmas is that Jesus–powerful and mighty, gentle and kind–will forever be by my side,” says Guideposts blogger Shawnelle Eliasen.

5 ways to beat the holidays blues when you're stressed or sad.

5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Blues

By Pablo Diaz2 min read

The holidays are not a positive time for everyone due to illness, separation or stress. Guideposts blogger Pablo Diaz offers 5 ways to beat the holiday blues.