No doubt, we all encounter certain days when hard circumstances require us to either cave under the pressure or find ways to cope! Below are a few tips that might help you when days become a little stressful. Get Outdoors I enjoy walking. For you, it may be jogging or riding your bike. Regardless of…
It’s the start of a new year, and you’re feeling restless in your job, but you can’t pinpoint exactly why. Sometimes this internal “check” has to do with the desire (or need) to move elsewhere on your vocational path. Consider a few questions: Are you doing what you were meant to do with your life? Do you…
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…
We’re officially in the summertime. Other than finding opportunities to splash in a swimming pool, what are you doing with your leisure time? Perhaps you should consider reading a few great books! Brain Boosts! According to thehealthsite.com, there are several science-based rewards that come with reading, such as: Mental exercise: Reading is like a pleasant form of exercise for your brain that…
You may have heard the saying: “It won’t stick until it becomes a lifestyle.” Diet plans come and go. Some work while others are soon forgotten. Many of us have seen this when it comes to eating and exercise. But what about other aspects of your life, such as your family’s health? Are there any relational changes…
Do you have high expectations of yourself when it comes to parenting? Many of us try to make decisions for our child’s welfare before they’re even born. Especially as new parents, we want to make the best choices for their upbringing and decisions in life. This naturally brings about many questions as they’re growing up, such…
Do you ever wonder why some couples have better communication skills and intimacy from day one of their marriage, while others seem to crater within the first year? Or why some of your married friends make it through difficult times better than other couples you know? Most Americans want to be married at some point…
Christmastime with extended family can be challenging! And if you have a relative (or two, or three) that you consider more naughty than nice, it’s often hard to have a “holly jolly Christmas.” However, Christ does call us to do what sometimes seems impossible to do. In Luke 6:27 Jesus says: “Love your enemies, do good to those who…
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation have resulted in a heightened sense of anxiety among all age groups in our population, especially those sixty years of age and older. Anxiety is a symptom of distress. Beyond feeling stressed, anxiety is the more persistent behavior of worrying and feeling fearful as articulated in a statement…
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…