Darkness is great when we’re trying to sleep at night! But when nightfall starts crawling through our windows before 5:00 PM—as often happens during winter months—it can be rather depressive for many of us. Embrace the sunshine Normally, I enjoy walking on paths close to my home during evening hours after supper. But this time of year…
You know the feeling. Sitting in your work space while staring blankly at a report, while your mind is miles away! Could happen because it’s early Monday morning (or late Friday afternoon), but it may also be a sign that you need some vacation time away. Face it—everyone has the need for time off now…
Out of work? Struggling in your current job? There’s hope. It is possible to find an enjoyable, fulfilling career. Dave Ramsey, financial business leader writes: “No matter what shape the economy is in, it’s important to be in a career you love. If you are just working a J-O-B, then you’re going to be unhappy.” And…
Congrats! You’ve made it to the last stretch of this academic school year. Just a few more weeks to go! And just as the Fall kickoff was a bit stressful, these final weeks of class time and end-of-year activities can be demanding as well. Sometimes a diversion from the norm is good for me when…
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. We’re racing through a lifestyle where busyness and exhaustion are considered status symbols. Productivity…
Making changes to ones lifestyle is one of the hardest goals to achieve—regardless of the time of year! And matters of weight loss ranks sky-high on the “too-difficult/don’t want to” list for most of us. What do you consider your biggest enemy in the battle of losing weight? Time or desire to exercise? Snacks in the…
You may or may not be traveling “over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house” this holiday season, but if you have small kiddos traveling alongside—you might be scrambling for some survival tips. We’ve got you covered! Suitcases In most cases, Grandma has a washing machine and dryer at her house, so no…
“Home for the Holidays” is one of the best Christmas songs ever recorded! I don’t know of many other lyrics that bring such a warm and cozy feeling straight to the heart—unless, of course, you’re not going home for the holidays. Ever been there? Home alone (and cold)! It was the winter of 1998. I…
Anxiety is a mental health disorder, affecting millions of individuals from childhood through adult years. In Part 1, we looked at some of the basic symptoms of anxiety that can bring about debilitating effects for those living with this malady. We’ll now consider various coping methods. Effective Tools in Managing Anxiety Most of this list…
Anxiety is an ailment you may suffer from without realizing the true problem. Your teen may be agonizing with it as well. Why are we so antsy? The apostle Paul reminds us to give our concerns over to the Lord as we read his words: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and…