A few weeks ago I wrote that having anxiety is a gift even though it can feel like quite the opposite. Another one of these gifts that is often considered a burden is guilt, but guilt is a wonderful thing because it is a powerful teacher and accountability partner. Guilt teaches us when something … [Read more...]
How to Start Conversations
Most people are surprised to hear that I am naturally a shy person because I often come across as an extrovert, especially since I love public speaking. This impression is especially prevalent when I’m in a leadership position since I tend to have more courage to speak up. When I’m with peers, … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety is a gift... I hope writing that doesn’t tick you off. Either way, it’ll make sense by the end of this article. Fortunately, for anyone who doesn’t enjoy this gift, I have two remedies to remove almost all anxiety from your life. The first is particularly simple and easy to follow. To … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Suicide
Most of us know someone who has taken his or her own life or who has at least thought about it, which leaves it a topic that cuts close to many of our hearts. Therefore, I want to start the year by addressing an important issue that is often hidden under the rug until it trips us and causes us to … [Read more...]
Help for Making a New Year’s Resolution
This New Year I want to make a resolution that makes a difference in my life, and one I can actually maintain. The popular definition of “crazy” is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. This means the definition of “stupid” is doing the same thing over and over not … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas… you got a problem with that?
It is official; I have been infected. No, it’s not anything that requires a trip to the pharmacy... not that I would go anyway, because I’m way too cheap for medicine. Besides, time heals all wounds... I may be taking that out of context: (doctor) “Don’t worry; time will heal that gunshot wound. … [Read more...]
The F word
Does the F word have magical powers? Does it summon the wisdom of the gods as a tool to unify all people: the weak and strong, the poor and rich, the simple and brilliant? No. No, it’s just a four letter word that is abused and mistreated. I’ll admit a properly placed F word can be powerful or … [Read more...]
An Encouragement for Parents
**I know parents are heading into a stressful time with Christmas, so I thought I’d give them a nugget of encouragement. Last week I discussed how parents can lie to their children and it be healthy because there is a grey area in the pool of morality. For instance, if a young child shows his … [Read more...]
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