When someone hurts our feelings, it is hard to see beyond three choices: Have an angry confrontation Say nothing but get even Say nothing and feel bad Three examples: Bill felt angry at recent actions from his neighborhood HOA board. He fired off an angry email to the president. The president became defensive and forwarded…
Normal Varies I overheard my 5-year-old granddaughter murmured something about being normal. When I asked her what she meant she said, “My brother is old, my little sister is young and I am normal.” Her comment made me smile. As a middle child, her perspective makes sense. From a grandma’s viewpoint, all three children are…
Family gatherings with difficult people can be demanding on our emotional resiliency. But keep in mind four basic rules for successful holiday gatherings.
Everyone can benefit from an unexpected dopamine rush stimulated by surprise. Try it, you will enjoy pleasure response which can help lift depression.
Fight? Flight? Freeze? Next time you are worried or distressed, try self-soothing using these 10 techniques.
Focus attention on the obstacles and you will be demobilized. Focus on the clear path, or the positive events and you will become energized.
Likely, you are stronger and more resilient than you know IF you accurately understand your strengths and resources.
We all suffer and experience grief and pain. But we can endure it well, if we attach meaning to our suffering.
Often we face a “truth or consequence” moment. We can either respond with truth and keep our integrity or face the unintended consequences.
SAD is a mood disorder causing depression in people during winter months. Helpful suggestion for combating depression.