Have you ever reached a breaking point when you just couldn’t take it anymore? How did you handle it? This week, we saw a young, strong athlete step away from expectations that felt like “the weight of the world on her shoulders” to establish a boundary for emotional self-care. It took a lot of guts…
Who would’ve imagined a few years ago that working remotely would be the new norm for so many people? In fact, a Gallup poll shows 72 percent of white-collar workers are continuing to work from home as COVID-19 cases plummet around the U.S. Working remotely definitely has its benefits! Yoga pants, t-shirts, and shorts are the…
Ever think about improving health beyond the gym? As we all know, diet plans come and go. Some work while others provide quick fixes that are soon forgotten. You may have heard the saying: “It won’t stick until it becomes a lifestyle.” So it is with eating and exercise. But what about other aspects of your…
The strange and scary sensations overwhelmed me. It felt as though I had no ability to control my composure. One time, the perceptions were so strong that I headed to my doctor’s office for fear that I was having a heart attack! These symptoms, as I later learned, were the result of having panic attacks.…
When many employees were “forced” to go home to work during the Pandemic of 2020, “temporarily” became permanent for a lot of us. So, quite a few individuals have decided it’s time to move to parts of the country where life can be enjoyed while doing jobs remotely. If this is a choice you now have, but you’re…
As parents, we spend years training our children to be fully functioning adults by the time they’re ready to fly away from the comforts of their childhood home—aka “the nest.” At least, we think we should be guiding them toward this big event. But is this parent-to-child training time something of days gone by? Is it…
When we consider the years of childhood, we typically think about a span of time filled with friends, laughter, and playtime with friends. Toys, bikes, and games are the primary ingredients of joy to children around the world. However, when wrongful “adult games” intersect with childhood, the innocence in children’s fun and laughter is suddenly boxed up…
People with substance dependences often tell concerned loved ones that they can handle it. In other words, “it” doesn’t control them. I think this mindset is true of most people with obsessions of any type. Perhaps you can say “No” to substances like drugs or alcohol but, what about food? Does it have a bite…
When is the best time to talk with kids about sexuality? The earlier, the better! For general growth changes, it’s great to “grow” these conversations along with your child’s physical growth. Meaning—start talking with them in their preschool years about simple matters related to their bodies. Talk about the uniqueness of their body compared to that of…
We all have bad days. But seems like some people breeze through them better than others. So, what’s the secret to their success? I posed this question on social media to see how others handle life when things don’t go so well. I quickly received several responses, such as: Talking with a trusted friend Changing…