Change. Such a relatively small word to be so scary sometimes. The definition of change is “to make or become different.” If you are anything like me then you are currently saying, no thank you, nothing around me needs to make or become different today, thanks anyways. But in reality, things around us are always changing...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. For those who deal with anxiety, a thought can be worth 20 million! What kind of thoughts fill your head as you start your day? Some of you may be planners and some of you may be fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants types. Some of you might be the type like me – the plan out every possible scenario in your head before you make even the slightest move.
Worry has a lot of effects. Take an honest look at these 5 questions. Answer them realistically and reduce your worry. It's not as bad as you expect...
Our attitude determines a lot of our lives. When bad things happen, it is important to keep our attitude in check and on track...
Our emotions actually communicate some pretty important things to our brains. We tend to only experience our emotions instead of learning from them. Emotions are important to our decision making, our sense of well-being, and our relationships with others.
Have you ever felt out of control? I mean really! Things in life seem to be coming from every direction and there’s nothing you can do to stop any of them. Ever been there? I sure have. While I don’t particularly like that journey, I have learned to regain control. Taking control of life when it seems out of control is not always easy, but it is possible.
Focusing on the outcome keeps us from getting stuck on minor things. Make sure the outcome is in sight and you will be less likely to get stuck in the middle of the road...
Are you busy? I understand that’s probably a ridiculous question for most of you. We all seem to be too busy doing too many things. Busyness seems to be a way of life these days.
Stress can be caused by all kinds of things or nothing at all. The cable guy didn’t show up at the right time. The kids toppled the television. There’s a huge red juice stain on the carpet. Maybe it’s an argument with a spouse, boss, or family member. Stress is something we all endure. So how do we deal with it?