Coaching for Resilience, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

02/26/2026

Feeling Winter-Weary? Reset Here.

Winter can be beautiful — and brutal.

Colder days. Longer nights. Fewer spontaneous plans. It’s easy to feel isolated or restless without even realizing it.

The good news? Small, intentional actions can shift how grounded, energized, and happy you feel.

This week, focus on two resilience habits:

1️⃣ Connect with Others

Winter shrinks spontaneity — that's why connection needs to become intentional.

Schedule the call. Plan the coffee. Host the potluck or game night.

And if you can’t gather in person? Send a handwritten note and see what a difference it makes -- for them and you!

Connection isn’t just social - it’s essential and medicinal. It builds the network of care that carries you through the tough times.

2️⃣ Rediscover Nature

Yes — even now. Especially now!

Layer up and step outside. Take a 10-minute sensory walk. Notice your breath in the air. The quiet. The wind. The light.

Those “outdorphins” are real — and even short bursts outdoors improve mood and reduce stress.

Winter’s stillness invites reflection. A simple walk can reset your perspective.

This week, take one small action:

📞 Connect with someone you’ve been meaning to call.
🥾 Bundle up and take a walk -- alone or with a friend.

Notice how you feel afterward. Small steps create real momentum.

You’ve got this, and I’m cheering you on!

If you’d like more weekly tips for strengthening resilience and well-being, you’re warmly invited to receive my free newsletter. https://conta.cc/4qHNEMo

02/19/2026

Experiencing the Winter Blues? Try This.

As this long winter stretches on, it’s easy to feel weighed down by icy roads, gray skies, and limited sunlight. If your energy has dipped, you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone.

The good news? There are simple ways to feel better.

Here are two easy resilience habits to try this week:

1️⃣ Stay Active.
Movement is one of the quickest ways to lift your mood. Even a brisk five-minute walk outside can boost energy and mental clarity.

If a full workout feels like too much, try short bursts throughout the day — gentle stretching, yoga, a quick Zumba session, or even dancing in your kitchen!

Each small burst of movement helps refill your energy reserves.

2️⃣ Bring Hygge Into Your Home.
The Danish concept of hygge (hoo-guh) reminds us to create warmth and comfort during darker months.

Light a candle. Simmer a pot of soup. Wrap up in a cozy blanket with tea and a good book.

These small rituals may seem inconsequential but when practiced consistently, they can steady your mood and restore your spirit.

As John Steinbeck wrote:
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”

When you intentionally create movement and comfort in your days, you’re doing more than enduring winter — you’re building resilience from the inside out.

What’s one small ritual that helps lift your energy this time of year?

If you’d like more weekly tips for strengthening resilience and well-being, you’re warmly invited to receive my free newsletter. https://conta.cc/4qHNEMo

02/12/2026

Winter Blues? Conquer Them with These Simple Habits

Winter’s shorter days and frigid temperatures can take a real toll. If your energy dips, your mood feels heavier, or your sleep is off, you’re not imagining it. Many of us experience the winter blues as sunlight fades and cold weather takes over.

The good news? Winter blues are often relieved with simple, practical lifestyle changes.

And while we can’t change the season, we can change how we move through it. With a few resilience-building habits, it’s possible to feel more grounded, energized, and even experience more joy in the darker months.

In this mini-series, I’m sharing 10 simple resilience habits to help you conquer the winter blues. Let’s start with the first two.

1️⃣ Adopt a Positive Winter Mindset
Think like the Scandinavians who thrive through long, dark winters. Instead of resisting the season, embrace the crisp fresh air, dress warmly, and walk outside as often as you can.

Research shows that even short periods of time spent outdoors improves your mood and your physical and mental health.

Look for winter’s small pleasures: hot chocolate, a crackling fire, quiet walks in fresh snow. And give yourself permission to relax.

2️⃣ Light Up Your Life
Light matters. Soak up natural daylight by sitting near windows or taking short walks during daylight hours.

In the evening, create warmth with candles, soft lamps, or string lights. Add a blanket, a good book, and a cup of tea—and let your whole-body exhale.

“Winter is the time for comfort… it is the time for home.” — Edith Sitwell

Join me next week for more simple, practical ways to build resilience and move through winter with greater ease!

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02/05/2026

Feeling Stuck Today?

A decision you’ve been avoiding.
A conversation you’re dreading.
A deadline that feels impossible.

When you’re worn out, it’s easy to spin your wheels and push harder. But sometimes the smartest move is simpler.

Take a walk.

Even five minutes outside can calm the noise in your mind and help you see your next step more clearly. Notice the colors around you. The sound beneath your feet. The air on your face.

Movement can become medicine.

Bundle up, step outside, and let nature do some of the heavy lifting.

You’ve got this. 🌿

01/29/2026

What Made You Feel Spectacular This Week?

Not productive.
Not busy.
Spectacular.

That moment when you felt most energized, motivated, or proud?

It might be your nervous system--and your wisdom--telling you what you need more of.

When life is full of goals, obligations, and transitions, resilience isn't about just pushing through. Sometimes it's about noticing what lights you up . . . and giving yourself permission to do more of that.

So pause for a moment.

What did you do this week that made you feel spectacular?

And what would happen if you did more of that again next week?

Share in the comments--or keep it as a promise to yourself.

01/22/2026

Are You Finding It Hard to Be Optimistic?

One of the gifts of a new year is the sense of a fresh start—an invitation to renew hope, optimism, energy, and motivation. As we move further into January, you’ve probably started on your goals for the year—whether related to work, health, relationships, or self-care. If so, that’s worth acknowledging. Starting matters!

And yet, for many of us, January doesn’t always go exactly as planned. Obstacles pop up, frustrations build, and it’s easy to lose momentum—especially when things feel outside of your control. Ugh!

Here’s the reminder we all need: fresh starts aren’t limited to January 1st. You can claim one anytime, especially after a setback. You’re allowed a do-over. You’re allowed some grace.

Optimism isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s that inner light that helps you keep looking for options, solutions, and next steps—even when
things feel hard.

This week, choose one concern or intention close to your heart and take one small step forward. Notice what happens. Let that be your fresh start.

“Optimism doesn’t mean that you are blind to reality. It means that you remain motivated to seek solutions.” — The Dalai Lama

Bonus: If you’d like some extra support, listen to the Honestly Aging Vigr® Podcast from Friends Life Care, where I appear as the featured guest. We talk about how resilience helps you feel more grounded and in control when things don’t go as planned.

Tune in to see how resilience supports fresh starts and builds optimism!

YOUTUBE LINK - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=zXk0aPP93xuxp0Jt&v=ZF2fFspnlK4&feature=youtu.be

SPOTIF LINK - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cgiboZ1AhKVY9AcXxsIT5?si=529a64efafec4d1a&nd=1

APPLE PODCAST LINK - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-resilience-for-successful-aging/id1670970300?i=100063095720

01/15/2026

How Do You Make a Life for Yourself?

In life, we spend a great deal of time thinking about and planning how to make a living. What are my skills? What fields are hot? Lucrative? What do I like to do? How can I make a good living and take care of myself, have nice things, travel, enjoy?

Rightfully so, there’s considerable doingness and focus on “me” when we contemplate how to make a living. But does all of this make for a happy life? We hope so! But are we overlooking another aspect that makes our lives especially rewarding?

Enter another question in the equation: How do I make a life for myself? To do this, we need to focus on “them”. What impact do I want to have? How do I want to be remembered? How can I make a difference in the lives of family, friends, and even strangers? How can I be of service?

As Martin Luther King, Jr. Day approaches, I invite you to add these questions to your list. When you prioritize your answers, you open the path to create the kind of life you’ve always wanted.

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” - Winston Churchill

In celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, what’s one way you can give to others or your community next week? Please comment and let me know what you decide to do Go for it!.

01/08/2026

How to Make 2026 Your Year

Each year, we make New Year's resolutions to achieve new goals, be more healthy, be more productive, and be a better person in one way or another. Sound about right? But what if you approached things a little differently this year. What if you told yourself … 2026 IS MY TIME TO: ✨

Believe in myself.
Make plans to reach my goals.
Stop taking “no” for an answer.
Take action on what excites me.
Climb walls I “can’t” climb.
Face problems I “can’t” defeat.
Quit habits that don’t serve me.
Create habits that DO serve me.
Celebrate my strengths.
Learn from my mistakes.
Stop being afraid to fail.
Stop hiding!

THIS IS YOUR TIME ✨
Grab 2026 … This year is yours!

"Every sunset is an opportunity to reset." -- Richie Norton

12/31/2025

As you continue to enjoy the festive season, take a moment to focus on a powerful way to make the holidays even more meaningful: the joy of giving yourself! By embracing acts of kindness, you can foster a sense of community that extends far beyond your own celebration.

Being kind is the most generous gift you can give—and the best part is, it’s completely free! We know that being alone during the holidays can be especially difficult. Look for opportunities to bridge that gap for others. Consider how you might spread a little extra cheer:

• Extend an Invitation: If you or someone you know will be alone this year, invite them to join your holiday meal.
• Show Gratitude: Drop off baked goods to your local fire department or police station and thank the first responders who keep your community safe.
• Practice Patience and Put Yourself Second: Give up your spot in a long shopping line, hold the door open for someone whose arms are filled with packages, or find a local organization where you can volunteer for a fresh perspective on the season.

As you look for ways to help others, remember to exercise self-compassion, too. It's essential to take care of your own spirit; it provides the foundation you need to show genuine compassion to those around you.

Whose life will you change today with an act of kindness?

"Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person's life." -Jackie Chan

Holiday Gift Just For You!

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be a season of intense stress. This December, make a commitment to self-care instead of letting stress take over.

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond! (For new individual coaching clients only). Book now at https://conta.cc/44Inml3

12/30/2025

As wonderful as the holidays are, they can also be incredibly difficult when you are missing a loved one. Whether you are navigating your first holiday without them or have been on this journey for years, the weight of that absence is real.

It is okay to feel both joy and deep sadness at the same time. In fact, research shows that the more willing you are to accept your feelings rather than push them away, the more effectively you can heal. Allow yourself the space to cry if you need to; it is a vital pathway to your well-being.

You can also use your creativity to honor those who are missing from your table this year. Finding small, tangible ways to include them can bring a sense of comfort and peace. Here are a few ways to keep them close:

- Bring out the "good stuff": Use your late mother’s china to add a touch of her elegance to the meal.

- Wear a memory: Put on a loved one’s favorite piece of jewelry or a signature scarf to keep them "with" you all day.

- A seat for the heart: Place a photo of a deployed grandchild or a distant relative at the table so they’re part of the conversation.

- Celebrate the quirks: Share those "remember when" stories—especially the funny ones that always make the room laugh.

By weaving these memories into your current traditions, you keep their spirit alive and a part of your celebration.

What's one small happy way you can honor a missing loved one this holiday season?

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." — Helen Keller

Holiday Gift Just For You!

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be a season of intense stress. This December, make a commitment to self-care instead of letting stress take over.

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond! (For new individual coaching clients only). Book now at https://conta.cc/44Inml3

Wishing you joy, peace, and relaxation throughout the holiday season, and may you find comfort in special memories of loved ones you are missing.

12/19/2025

There’s no doubt that 2025 was a continued journey of adaptation and growth; a year of creating new solutions in the face of rising prices, job losses, changing policies, and a government shutdown. Our times have made it a necessity to move forward in novel ways, to put our creativity to work, and to focus on the end result we desire vs. marinating on those things we can’t control. When we take the time to reflect, we allow ourselves to see how far we’ve come, to celebrate that, and quite importantly to acknowledge those who helped us get there.

Research reminds us that practicing gratitude is one of the best gifts we can give as it strengthens our physical and emotional well-being and that of others. Given the holidays, let’s put gratitude at the top of our lists for what we give this season. I’ll get us started!

First, I’m grateful to my clients for their motivation and perseverance to make important shifts in their lives – I’m continually inspired by your commitment! Without you, I could not have earned the renewal of my Professional Certified Coach credential. Thank you for your confidence and trust in me, and for allowing me to be your “thinking partner” as you chart new territory.

Thank you to those who embraced my new programs! In my Masterclass for Resilience, we practiced a 7-step process for developing positive habits, and learned how the right habits, sleep, and curiosity add to our resilience. In my Webinar, Take Back Control: How to Build Resilience to Calm the Chaos in Your Life, 115 people signed up to learn 3 easy-to-implement skills to build resilience and regain control over unpredictable change in your lives. Also, many thanks for sharing how you look forward to your weekly “shot of resilience” in my Weekly Newsletter! So glad it gives you a lift!

This year, I learned more about neuroscience, or brain science, and the added value it brought to my coaching. By understanding how the brain functions optimally, you can achieve behavioral changes more quickly and easily with remarkable results! Many thanks to James Garrett’s Brain by Design trainings.

To my colleagues, I’m especially grateful to Lisa Burn, Her Path, and Heather Scurti, Slutsky Elder Law, who managed the logistics for my Take Back Control Webinars so capably. Many thanks to Katherine Rosenblatt, Professional Daughter for Hire, for helping my clients with caregiving needs. And thanks to Lindsay Reichard, Friends Life Care, as we worked on resilience programming for them.

To additional colleagues, I’m forever grateful for your collaboration, brainstorming, and continued encouragement to “go for it”. Tremendous thanks to leaders of Life Planning Network, Joyce Cohen, Bruce Frankel, and Barbara Shaiman. Also, much gratitude to Joyce Cohen and Vicki Thomas of My Future Purpose, Wendy Green, Hey Boomer Podcast, Terri Phillips, and to Judy Lobis for bringing How to Be Resilient Through Unexpected Change, Loss, and Uncertainty Workshop to Green Hill Condos.

To my outstanding Marketing Manager, Kaitlyn Hill, of Constant Contact, thanks for your responsiveness, positive work ethic, and technical expertise – what a difference you make!

Finally, to my family, thank you for your unending love, support, and encouragement. Last month, we lost my brother-in-law, Harry Zacharjasz. Harry was one of a kind and we will love him and miss him forever. Our family grew, too, with the birth of our granddaughter, Selena (aka Lena, our bambina) who makes us happy every day! Shelly and Devin, you’ve adapted to parenthood seamlessly, all while Shelly opened her Executive Function Coaching practice for children with ADHD, autism, and other neurodiverse conditions. We’re so proud of you both!

To Mindy, you continue to do it all so well as a Mom, Director at Penn, and technical savior! And to our grandson Shane, and grand-pups Watson and Nugget, thanks for filling our lives with so much love and laughter! To our nieces and nephew, Shai, Lily, and Becky Korman, thank you for producing your movie! The Floaters, a coming-of-age film about Jewish overnight camp, that is warming hearts across the country. We're so proud of you! And finally, to my husband, Mario, thanks for being my best cheerleader and the love of my life. I love waking up next to you every day!

As you reflect on your 2025, I hope you will give pause and embrace the highs and lows you may have experienced. Learn from them, relish them, and move forward because of them. Please take time to thank those who have helped with your journey this year. Practicing gratitude is the gift that just keeps on giving. As we approach the Winter Solstice on December 21, the longest night of the year, challenge any darkness you may experience knowing there will be more light in your life each day going forward.

Wishing you good health, connection, and purpose in the New Year - the best is yet to come!

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond!

(For new individual coaching clients only). Click here to register: https://bookwithjanforresilience.as.me

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12/11/2025

How can you keep the holidays simple this season?

As the holiday season picks up, remember that done is better than perfect. Letting go of perfection can help you navigate holiday stress with more calm and ease.

So, where in your life can you let go, just a little bit?

Consider this: Can store-bought cookies be just as satisfying as homemade ones? Can your everyday dishes work instead of your good china? How about paper napkins instead of cloth ones? Can “good enough” be acceptable in some areas? Embracing imperfection allows you to focus more on what really matters -- spending quality time with loved ones.

Research shows that true joy comes from how we feel inside, not how much we do. This season, manage your expectations, take breaks when needed, and give yourself the gift of simplicity. You'll thank yourself for doing so!

"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure." — Oprah Winfrey

Holiday Gift Just For You!

The holidays are often a time of joy, but they can also be a season of intense stress. This December, make a commitment to self-care instead of letting stress take over.

As my gift to you, I'm offering a free one-hour individual coaching session so you can set aside some time for you during the holidays and beyond! (For new individual coaching clients only).

Click here to schedule now! https://lnkd.in/gH7ByZhG

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