You know that moment when you finally decide it’s time to move on from someone or a job or a location? While there are no step-by-step instructions, there are some key signs worth considering.

Gratitude improves our lives. There’s scientific evidence that being thankful benefits us physically, psychologically and socially. Even, and especially when, things are difficult. Whether you find it in nature, meditation, a journal or random acts of kindness, true thankfulness will rock your world.

Feeling sleepless? There are a number of things that keep us awake - most involve the past and the future. You might feel out of control, filled with stress, or you replay a situation in your mind over and over. It’s totally real, and so are the ways to resolve that restlessness.

Shame can be crippling: ranging from a major embarrassment total humiliation. Often we go into hiding to avoid dealing with shame. So how do you face this nightmare and move beyond the pain? It starts with vulnerability. Join us for a deep dive into and out of shame.

Secrets. Something you want to keep private for yourself or someone else. A secret is neither good nor bad. But if you reach the point that it's dragging you down or it takes over your thinking, maybe it's time to consider sharing it, one step at a time.

Betrayal, the disloyalty we experience when someone we trust lies or cheats on us by putting their own self-interest first. When we are mired in betrayal we have a decision to make. We can remain stuck in the loss or figure out how to put it behind us.

It's part three of the series, How Do Words Impact Your Life? Faith and Lois unpack five more words which shed new light on how to embrace life. They get a grip on process, stay grounded, embrace being spontaneous, own what it means to be uncompromising and do it all with balance.

Our words have so much power. They can uplift and heal or they can tear down and destroy. Faith and Lois share some of the words that open them up to gaining a more full sense of life: awareness, gusto, courage, magical and distinct.

Words captivate us this month in moretolifewithwordgames. In part one of a three part series, Faith and Lois dive into five of the words that offer possibilities and perspective: adventure, believable, unexpected, embrace and to-do's!

Having fun in your summer is a wonderful reminder to appreciate what inspires you and fills you up as you move through this beautiful season. Laugh, play like a child, plan a trip, learn something new, be spontaneous!