During the next spring storm, pay attention to how nature is responding. Look to the trees, the wind, the earth. Often times, the wind is howling causing leaves to rustle and fall, all while the branches are thrust around.
People tend to be swept up in the drama of a storm, causing the true calmness of a tree to go unnoticed. Unlike its parts, the tree trunk stays solid, strong, and quiet. Rooted in the ground, while sometimes bending with the wind it is ultimately unmoved, anchored in place.
To me, as a mental health professional, staying grounded means being present-focused, or paying attention on purpose. Perhaps the cliché saying that “you cannot control the water, but you can learn to surf” has some deep life lessons to teach. Like a thunderstorm, life can be scary, chaotic, and unpredictable. It is easy to feel swept away by situations in one’s life, taken on an emotional roller coaster of ups and downs like the leaves flying around in the wind but there’s hope in knowing that one can become more like a tree, grounded and sturdy.
Some ways that our team at Growing Mindset Therapy teaches our clients to come back to the present moment is through getting creative, spending time in nature, listening to music, and by interacting with others. We’ve rounded up some local spots to help you stay grounded, pay attention on purpose, and even bloom this spring locally.
Local Spots to Get Creative:
^ ReWax + Unwine
- Tipsy Tie Die | 155 1st Street, Hoboken
- Woodworking classes at The DIY Joint | 600 Palisade Avenue, Union City
- Sewing classes at Galastella Studio | 1012 Grand Street, Hoboken
- Candle making at ReWax + UnWine (2 Division Street, Jersey City) or Lucky Honeybee (487 Palisade Avenue Lower Level, Jersey City)
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Reconnect With Nature, Get Some Fresh Air, or Go ‘Earthing’ at These Local Spots:
^ Liberty State Park
- Liberty State Park | 1 Audrey Zapp Drive, Jersey City
- Riverview Fisk Park has a playground for the kids, basketball courts, and amazing views of the NYC skyline | 498 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
- Hamilton Park | Jersey City
- Walk Sinatra Drive | Hoboken
Live Music Spots:
What better way to dive into the present moment than to be captivated by live music. Check out these local spots to be swept away by the sounds:
- The Hutton | 225 Hutton Street, Jersey City
- White Eagle Hall | 337 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
- Take Ukulele Lessons — Join Hoboken’s favorite Ukulele circle! Learn how to play with Dave Lambert every Thursday at bwè kafe | 1002 Washington Street, Hoboken
Get Out There + Mingle With the Community:
- Hudson Connections is a local Hudson County professional networking group
- Join a fitness class
- Attend one of Jersey City Connects events
- Join a mommas group — @MileSquareMommies or @JerseyCityMamas
- Check out the HG events page for a full list of upcoming local events
Mindful Movement:
Photo Credit: Meghan Kramer
Mindful movement is one of our favorite ways to really tune into the present, and our bodies.
- Rockclimbing at The Gravity Vault | 1423 Clinton Street, Hoboken
- JCMAP’s walking tour of local Jersey City Murals
- Join your neighbors at the ever-popular pickleball courts
- Join the Made of Leaves Studio runners club, or its movement Monday series | 195 New York Avenue, Jersey City
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There are so many other ways to prioritize your wellness, here are some other tips:
- Acupuncture: some of our favorite local spots are NJ Acupuncture Center in Jersey City (550 Newark Avenue Suite 201), EKAH in The Heights (7 Hutton Street), Acuworx in Downtown JC (190 Christopher Columbus Drive #3A), and Riverpoint Wellness Group in Hoboken (42 Newark Street # 203)
- The Sage Map hosts free group Sound Bath Meditations at The Community Church | 51 Newark Suite Suite 205, Hoboken
- The Green Room NJ CBD store | 109 14th Street + 64 Newark Street, Hoboken
- Alivio Wellness supports patients with detoxification and education about gut health | 302 7th Street, Hoboken
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to health and wellness. Our pro-tip: find a variety of ways to prioritize mindfulness that work for you and add these to your toolkit.
The Hoboken Girl’s Galentine’s Giveaways Series 2025
This is a sponsored giveaway.
Nothing warms our hearts during the frigid days of February more than spending quality time with our besties. With Galentine’s Day just around the corner, we are excited to announce that The Hoboken Girl’s 7th Annual Galentine’s Giveaway Series is back with prizes from some of your favorite local businesses. So, get ready and gather your squad because our series kicks off on Monday, February 10th, and runs until Friday, February 14th. Don’t forget to set a reminder and check @thehobokengirl on Instagram each day this week. Be sure to tag your besties to enter to win. Keep reading for all of the details and a sneak peek at the prizes for The Hoboken Girl's annual Galentine's Giveaway Series 2025.
What It Is
This Galentine’s Giveaway Series is an exclusive opportunity for you and your friends to win amazing prizes from local businesses to make Galentine’s Day extra special. There will be four winners — one winner per day. Each winner will be announced the day after each of the giveaway prize posts via @thehobokengirl Instagram stories, starting with the winner of Day 1 being announced on February 10th.
Giveaway Entry Requirements
- Like the post + Follow @thehobokengirl and the IG account of the business tagged in the post
- Must tag 1 friend in the comment section of the post (the more comments, the more entries)
- Must enter by 11:59 pm EST to be considered
- The winner will be announced via our IG Stories the day after the respective giveaway
The Sponsors + Prizes
SoJo Spa Club | 660 River Road, Edgewater
IG Handles: @sojospaclub
Giveaway Gift and Value: 4 daily admission passes with 4 Volcanic Sand Bath sessions ($580 value)
SoJo Spa Club is a one-of-a-kind wellness destination. The massive facility features innovative treatments around every corner. With everything from a full bathhouse and saunas to massages and Korean scrubs, SoJo Spa Club is a peaceful escape with unbeatable views of the NYC skyline. SoJo Spa Club will be giving away 4 daily admission passes with 4 Volcanic Sand Bath sessions (a $580 value) to one lucky Galentine’s Day winner.
Electric Picks | Online
IG Handle: @electricpicks
Giveaway Gift and Value: $250 in assorted jewelry
Electric Picks is a jewelry company run by best friend duo (and Hoboken locals), MJ Carlson and Chantel Gia. With over a decade of friendship, the two are on a mission to create meaningful jewelry that customers feel their best in. Like their friendship, the jewelry they design is guaranteed to last a lifetime. Electric Picks will be giving away $250 in assorted jewelry to one lucky winner to keep for themselves or share with a friend.
Project Sculpt | 319 Washington Street, Hoboken + 133 2nd Street Suite A, Jersey City
IG Handle: @projectsculpt
Giveaway Gift and Value: 5 small group training classes ($175 value)
Project Sculpt is a small group fitness boutique with locations in Hoboken and Jersey City. The unique workout experience focuses on body transformations and encourages clients to “build a better you.” Project Sculpt creates a 45-minute experience led by personal trainers to hone in on body sculpting designed to target specific muscles alongside cardio on special Technogym Skillmills. One lucky winner will be able to try it for themselves, because Project Sculpt will be giving away 5 small group training classes to book at your convenience this Galentine’s Day. (Note: Each small group class holds a maximum of 16 people.)
The Waiting Room | 72 Hudson Street, Hoboken
IG Handle: @twrhoboken
Giveaway Gift and Value: $500 gift card to be used at The Waiting Room, Texas Arizona, River Street Garage, or Green Rock
The Waiting Room in Hoboken is a nightlife destination in the Mile Square city and a fun place to host any type of event. This local bar always goes above and beyond (in the best way possible) with themed decorations + creative cocktails for special events. This gift can be used at The Light Group's following establishments — The Waiting Room, Texas Arizona, River Street Garage, or Green Rock.
Will You Accept This Coffee?
The Hoboken Girl team wants you to be their Galentine. We’re giving away 10 cups of coffee to 10 people at 4 local coffee shops around Hoboken! Think of it as a golden ticket (or, rose), but coffee — you won’t know which coffee shops are giving them away, but by supporting your fave local coffee shop you may be one of 40 lucky winners and receive a free coffee on HG.
Make sure to enter daily on IG this week, and follow @TheHobokenGirl on Instagram so you stay in the loop!
Good luck, and Happy Galentine’s Week!
