Light at the End of the Tunnel

When someone asks, “How are you?” most of us just respond automatically: “Fine; how are you?” or something similar, even when we are not feeling fine at all. We may often hide our true feelings behind the social mask we wear around others. This is not healthy and is exhausting in and of itself. “Depression … Continue reading Light at the End of the Tunnel

Kick Doubt to the Curb

Doubt. It’s that sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious, fearful feeling that shows up when we’re trying to make some kind of improvement in our lives. Whether we’re trying to get healthier, stick to a budget and save money, or follow a dream, doubt can really make a mess of things and if we let it, it … Continue reading Kick Doubt to the Curb

Just Breathe

It is so easy to become anxious and worried when we’re facing uncertainty. Even if we have done everything we can to make certain that we will have the best possible outcome, we often still have fears and doubts. Fear is natural, but if we let that control us, it will keep us stuck and … Continue reading Just Breathe

Patience, Grasshopper

There are times when, despite our best intentions, we are less than patient. Whether we direct this impatience at ourselves, others, or our circumstances, it can cause us to react irritably or hastily, which will possibly create a volatile situation, where we end up making bad decisions which leads to stress and regrets. “One moment … Continue reading Patience, Grasshopper

Let it Go

I’m sure you’ve heard there are two days in every week that we should not worry about: yesterday and tomorrow. We cause ourselves so much added stress when we try to carry the burden of yesterday, tomorrow, and today. Yesterday, with its mistakes, pain, joy, or bliss is gone. Whether we have regrets, or we … Continue reading Let it Go

Worrying is a Waste of Time

Worry and anxiety are something most people have, at one time or another. However, if something is bothering you and you’ve tried to ignore it and it is affecting your sleep, your health, or disrupting your appetite, and you just can’t shake the feeling of dread or fear, then it’s time to face the problem … Continue reading Worrying is a Waste of Time