What do you use to get through your day? We all have ways of coping with life. Some individuals eat, and eat, and eat in order to satisfy an emptiness of joy or fulfillment. Others spend money they don’t really have in an effort to obtain inner happiness. Still, others seek contentment through substances of various types. September is National Recovery…
When grieving a significant loss, you may perceive expectations from others about how quickly you should walk through the process. Pressure from family members, colleagues, or friends to “move on” is sometimes felt before you may actually be ready to act on that suggestion. Learning to live with the loss of someone important to you is a journey that varies for each…
If you’re hoping for growth in more than vocabulary and math this school year in your kids, here are five areas where small shifts will create big differences. Car rides Conversations may normally happen face-to-face, but if you really want to get the words flowing, drive your kids somewhere and you’ll be amazed at what you learn. Either…
Every child goes through various stages in life when they explore, grow, and develop into who they are supposed to be. During this time, children are learning about themselves—their likes and dislikes—as well as their hopes and fears. But what if you begin seeing your child’s personality change to where her fears outweigh her hopes?…
Schooling options took a wild turn during the pandemic. Parents who never imagined homeschooling their children were suddenly forced into the learning curve to do just that. But whether you were thrust toward it or have considered it casually for a while, the question still remains if it’s the right choice for every family. For some parents, of…
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…
Are you someone known for nitpicking details before others are “allowed” to see the end product? Do you cringe when you think your product (birthday cake, office or home decor, presentation at work, etc..) is not absolutely perfect? If so, you may be suffering from perfectionistic tendencies. What exactly is perfectionism? Perfectionism is a common…
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.…