My husband and I have a ritual every Spring and Fall season. We change out our wardrobes by transferring cool- or warm-weather clothing from our closet to several plastic crates. Weather-appropriate clothing is kept in closets as necessary during that season only; others are saved in the attic for later. I’ve noticed the same type of procedure with…
Seems there’s a lot of rage happening in our world right now. Many of us are experiencing fury over various injustices, ongoing health concerns, and a general feeling that society is falling apart. It’s enough to make one scream! And many of us are doing just that—at each other. The ash left behind Stress from ongoing cultural circumstances definitely bleeds over into…
If you’ve been in the workforce much time at all, I’m sure you’ve noticed varied types of behavior from other employees. Some of this is simply due to individual personality traits. But other times, behavior may signal something deeper, such as a mental health issue. The conduct of co-workers is learned over time—after watching them…
Are you late almost everywhere you go? Do you see yourself coming and going? If so, you may be missing restful margins in your life. Margins are considered boundaries of protection for our souls against the craziness of society’s fast pace. Many of us are racing through a lifestyle where busyness and exhaustion are considered status…
What is it like in January where you live? For most of my life, I’ve resided in locations where the first few months of the year are rather bleak. The temperatures are cold. The streets become slushy. And the sky is draped with a curtain of gray. Although typical for January weather, it makes “wintertime…
When you’re a child, you think of your parents as old—but not so old they cannot take care of themselves.” With the holidays comes time spent with family members, some of whom we have not seen in a while. And the realization often shocks us when we notice changes in our elderly family members’ ability to…
If the job you once loved is now a “like” at most, it may be time to consider looking elsewhere for employment. This is not to suggest you pack up your desk every time you have a bad day with the boss. But if you’re getting that gut feeling of discontent more days than not,…
Today I’m in a celebrative mood! Recently, a few blessings in my work life have come about, so it’s a day for cheerfulness. I even brought homemade cupcakes to the office breakroom to ramp up good vibes with everyone else. It feels great to sprinkle joy around my coworkers and loved ones on this special day. Wouldn’t…
Do you (or a friend) need a support group to help with struggles related to substance abuse? A 12-step meeting may be the perfect answer! The term “12-step meeting” refers to a group of people from the community (peers, not professionals) who meet together to support one another as each person recovers from addictions. The…
Do you ever wonder if more is going on with your mental health than just feeling “moody” several times each week? It could be that you’re experiencing a form of depression and not simply down in the dumps. But how does one know? Here is a list from the National Institute of Mental Health of…