Taking short glances back in life are one thing, but remaining in past occurrences—often filled with discontentment and sorrow—can become detrimental to one’s future outlook.” Regretful points to ponder Regrets leave us feeling stuck—or heartsick—over the past. I know I’m in regret when I consistently think, It shouldn’t have been this way! Regrets might be about my…
As you prepare for the coming year, there are several important things you can do between Christmas and New Year’s Day to make the months ahead the very best yet! Check out this list: RENEW Hit the reset button on your daily commitments to determine whether or not they are to be continued this next…
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…
We’ve all heard the saying: “Have an attitude of gratitude!” But really, can gratefulness toward others cause any real beneficial impact for ourselves or those around us? Amy Morin, psychotherapist and author shares the following advantages to living a thankful lifestyle in her blog post from Psychology Today titled “7 Scientifically Proven Benefits of Gratitude”: Gratitude opens the door to more…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
Last year brought many changes as a result of the pandemic that altered life as we knew it. Now, many children are experiencing anxiety and parents are wondering what to do. Anxiety in children can look very different depending on the child and his age. Younger children often seem irritable and have meltdowns or tantrums. They…