There are many ways we cope with stress. Some people drink, take drugs, shop, play video games, exercise, watch Netflix, or eat. Yes, eat. We see stress eating in movies all the time. Someone has [...]
There has been a great deal written about the power of gratitude. Gratitude impacts our lives because it is a positive emotion. But did you know that it makes a difference how you express [...]
When a school shooting occurred in Nashville this year, I had a moment of fear. My daughter lived nearby, and I wondered if she was safe. Events like these can easily create fear in our heart. [...]
One of the common areas of tension between mothers and adult daughters involves boundaries. Boundaries are important in all relationships, and mothers and adult daughters are no exception. [...]
Megan (not her real name) told me, “I am strict, but not too strict. Yes, I do expect a lot from my children and can be demanding at times. I push for things to be done right. But my husband says [...]
I saw this headline from Medscape, dated August 3, 2023, “Euthanasia for Mental Illness–Right or Wrong?” I am shocked. Why is this even a question? How can we think about killing people who [...]
Do you find yourself anxious when you don’t have your phone? How about bingeing on a Netflix series or needing a podcast in your ear whenever you walk or go out? Have you noticed a mood change [...]
“Why don’t you ever pick up your clothes? Could you please just listen to me for once?” How did you react to reading the statements above? Does it sound like nagging? Nagging is a relationship [...]
You know you need to clean up that garage or extra bedroom. Your intentions are good. However, it hasn’t gotten done and your partner has had enough. You feel bad too because you fully intended [...]
Have you ever felt ignored in your relationship? Has life gotten in the way and you aren’t spending time with your partner? Well, you are not alone. This is what we call a common relationship [...]