One of the wonderful side effects of a nice dinner with a loved one or an intimate conversation or time spent together on a beach watching a glorious sunset (the list of delightful examples goes on and on!) is the deep sense of peace that follows. You may notice it as...
How To Deal With Those Storm Clouds Coming
Are those storm clouds on the horizon? If we’re talking about the weather and you know your area pretty well, then you can probably tell when a little rain or maybe some thunder and lightning are coming. If we’re talking metaphorically, you may also be able to tell...
How To Grow By Letting Go
Have you ever wondered about your daily routine? We’re not just talking about having a cup of coffee at 8:00 am or walking the dog mid-afternoon. There’s a fine line between a routine and a habit. Habits are indeed powerful determinants of your everyday behavior — and...
How Bad Is That Stress You’re Feeling? Here’s How To Tell.
Life has a way of creating stress. Conflict at work, disagreements with loved ones, financial concerns… the list of circumstances that cause stress is virtually endless. But when does a level of stress become unmanageable or unhealthy? Dr. Daniel Amen has developed a...
A Simple Change In Daily Habits — Better Than A Single Resolution
Well, it’s almost time to flip the calendar and welcome in 2025. With the holidays soon behind us and a new year unfolding, it’s not too early to think about resolutions. But this year, instead of making the same old "I resolve to... (fill in yours here…)", how about...
How To Make Life Worthwhile
Ever since ancient Greece, philosophers such as Socrates have offered advice on how to live a good life. In the 19th century the art of motivational speaking was reborn. Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Essay on Self-Reliance, was among the writers who gained fame for their...
What To Do When Your Mind Has A Mind Of Its Own
Do you ever feel like your mind has— ahem — a mind of its own? If so, you’re not alone. Many people, maybe most, sometimes find themselves unintentionally having thoughts that seem to creep in out of the blue. In addition, they may find themselves thinking basically...
ADHD — In Adults?
A trend worthy of celebration is the steady increase in the awareness of mental health issues — along with the move away from stigmatizing those who confront their issues. One example that parents in particular may recognize is the regular discussion of attention...
Feeling Down Around The Holidays – Or Simply Stressed?
Ready or not, here they come: the Holidays. These are days that are going to be filled with joy and excitement… except when they’re not. So, what’s going on here? Actually, it could be plain old stress caused by too much to do in too little time, or maybe unrealistic...
Here Come The Holidays – Breathe!
Yes, for many people this really is the most wonderful time of the year. But, as with so many wonderful things, there is a cost associated with them. With the holidays that cost is measured in stress, and that stress is multiplied because those days of celebration...