Are you thriving—or barely surviving—the holidays when it comes to finances? As we finish out this Christmas season and look toward the next year, let’s consider a few questions in our planning when it comes to holiday spending for the months ahead. How much does it take to get through the holidays for you and your family? Are you…
We all know about the Grinch who “stole Christmas.” But do others accuse you of having those Grinch-like characteristics around the holidays, stealing their joy of the season? If so, the holidays—and activities associated with them—may be getting the best of you. The list is a mile long when it comes to all the reasons…
Who doesn’t love a great gift? It’s always fun to receive presents, but also satisfying to know when we’ve given that perfect “something” to a special loved one. The practice of gift-giving dates back to the Magi (Wise Men) bringing three gifts—Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh—to Baby Jesus. These particular gifts had symbolic meaning for Christ’s life—gold representing…
Are the pressures of life weighing you down? Constant tension has been known to affect physical health, thoughts and emotions, and behavior in adverse ways. Left unchecked, stress can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Nobody needs those types of negative consequences running through their body or…
We’re now in November—the official month for giving thanks! But I know that some days—some weeks—it’s really hard to feel grateful. Although Scripture encourages us in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 to “Give thanks in all circumstances,” we all face difficulties that challenge our gratitude to the core! Situations abound that cause our joyfulness in life to be shaken:…
Anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adulthood. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools for Managing Anxiety Several strategies that may help you include: Making a…
You may think your worries about day-to-day happenings are normal. However, you may actually be dealing with anxiety without knowing it. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA): “Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the…
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Boss’s Day is scheduled each year for October 16th. Are you someone who observes this celebration? I’ve heard some think of it as a silly observance because: “Every day is Boss’s Day since they are the ones in charge.” Hmm, they do have a point. However, as employees for our companies—whether we work from home or in a traditional office setting—it is…
Many of the Halloween masks and horror movies we see this month are meant to frighten us. It simply goes along with the holiday tradition. But did you know that other things happening in normal day-to-day routines may cause some individuals to experience extreme fear or excessive anxiety? Diagnosed anxiety is a mental health disorder affecting millions of individuals…