When you get your first pet, it can be surprising how much and how quickly it can become part of the family. It is really easy to connect with an animal – for some people, it is much easier to connect with animals than with human beings. Pets can understand you in...
Sadness is a natural part of life. It’s not the most welcomed emotion, but it is a normal response to upsetting situations. Circumstances, sickness, and even stress can cause us to feel sad. Have you felt the weight of sadness at a loved one’s funeral? What about a...
Depression doesn’t choose a day to visit then swiftly decide never to leave. Instead, it worms its way into your daily life through mundane activities. These activities are typically the hustle and bustle of adult responsibilities. You can’t stay away from your adult...
Often, when you look around it seems like everyone else has a better life than you. That things just come easier for them and everything goes their way. They have more to show for themselves with their high-paying jobs, beautiful homes, loving families, and fancy...
Getting married is a big deal. In fact, committing the rest of your life to your partner is quite possibly the most serious choice you will ever make. Now, this isn’t news. You’ve likely been hearing how big of a decision marriage is since the moment you got engaged....
Lamentably, in today’s world, there is an ever greater focus on work – do it quicker, do it better. While you can certainly be proud of work well done, it may come with a hefty price tag. Your personal relationship could end up on the back burner. And if your...
When you reminisce about the past, do you primarily recall gifts or memories? Most people remember the feeling of a positive experience — a good memory. Gifts are wonderful, but can often remain superficial. Challenge yourself to experience something deeper and invite...
There are those people that know exactly what they want to do with their lives from the time they’re very young. They never lose focus of that goal. Once they reach it, you’ll find them utterly happy and content. For most of us, though, this doesn’t apply. At first,...
It’s normal to feel anxious in challenging situations. Whether it’s on the job, at home, or driving in traffic, life presents you with daily trials. As anxiety is no respecter of geography, it can find you anywhere. Most likely you’ve faced anxiety before now, but it...
Living with anxiety isn’t easy by any means. When anxious feelings increase to new levels, you may unwittingly do things that fuel them. You may get so carried away hyper-focusing on “what-if” future scenarios that you can’t think straight. Perhaps, you have tried to...
