Procrastination can do away with the best laid plans, yet we are all guilty of procrastinating from time to time. This is just the way the human mind deals with some things, be it because they are overwhelming or just require more focus or energy than we are willing to give at any one time. […]
Every morning when we get out of bed we have to make a choice in how we’re going to deal with things that we encounter during our day. After all, there are things that we can control and, yet, many things that are completely out of our control. When we worry about the things that […]
We all have those days when we have so much on our plate that we could easily give into our stress and anxiety. It’s part of being a person and having responsibility, but that doesn’t mean that we have to let stress and anxiety to get the best of us.
During those rough days when nothing […]
Even the best relationships can be challenging and, as crazy as this can make us, it’s important for those involved in the relationship to be challenged so that they can grow closer together.
Many people find that relationships are difficult because the minute that things get hard, they question whether or not the relationship is worth […]
Many of us love our jobs, but even when you love your job it can be difficult from time to time to meet your job expectations. Work can be challenging and when you are having a hard time meeting the expectations of the job, you may simply want to throw your hands up in the […]
Every day we are setting expectations of ourselves and those around us. It could be expectations that you need to set at work, at home, or even with friends. We don’t notice how often we are actually doing this, but we have expectations of everyone that we come into contact with.
Some people are really great […]
Ah, the holiday season. It’s that magical time of year when we max out our credit cards, put on 20 pounds, and deal with relatives we wish would just email instead of visit. But is that what it really should be about?
There is a way to actually enjoy the holidays without the stress, pressure, and […]
What are some fun ways to relieve stress? When most of us think of working on our stress level, our minds conjure up images of sitting in the lotus pose, meditating for hours on end, or taking up activities such as Tai Chi. Although these are great stress busters, there are a number of simple, […]
All of us have to deal with stressful situations - in fact, for many of us, stress has simply become a way of life. However, living with constant stress will wear you out both physically and emotionally. It is impossible to cope with the constant barrage of anxiety, pressure, and fear unless you implement stress […]
Many of us feel like we don’t have time for relaxation - we simply have so many demands on our time that relaxation seems like a luxury. However, the link between stress and relaxation is a strong one - unless we take the time to relax, the effects of stress can take over our lives […]