If you are like most of us, there have been many roadblocks, potholes and detours on your journey through life. Sometimes we have to hang on while the storms blow through. That that’s what this little 3-minute movie is about – the amazing power of persistence! Just click below to watch.
The Best Way Out is [...]
A friend recently asked me two questions which have gotten me thinking: #1 Who are you? and #2 What do you want out of life?”
WOW! Can you actually answer those questions? I thought about them most of the night and found it hard to sleep wondering if I knew the answers to those questions – [...]
Listening is a great skill to have in order to be an understanding supporter. Looking back at my own mental health history, I rarely had anyone just stop and listen to me when I needed to get things out. I always had people wanting to give me advice and tell me what to do to [...]
When someone I know is having a rough time, it’s very easy for me to be able to give them advice and/or the tools or resources they need to get better (even if it’s just a listening ear). I am not, however, good at taking my own advice.
Coping skills can vary from person to person. [...]
Men’s Health Week is celebrated each year as the week leading up to and including Father’s Day. This year, it is June 14-20, 2010. The purpose is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.
To learn more, check out the Men’s Health Week [...]
I reconnected recently with a friend that I hadn’t heard from in years. We talked on the phone for a good hour at least. He asked me how things had been going in my life since we last talked. For the first time in a long time, I realized that I had grown a lot [...]
Don’t hesitate to seek professional help and learn about therapy, medications, and other treatments. If the problems in your life are stopping you from functioning well or feeling good, professional help can make a big difference.
If you’re having trouble, know that you are not alone: one in four adults in this country experience with a [...]
Coping tools can help you through a rough patch. At some point in our lives, most of us will face times that are extra stressful or that even shake us to our core. At those times, having strong coping strategies can make a huge difference. Exercising, focusing on your spiritual life, and getting enough rest [...]
Prayer, meditation, or just connecting with your deepest self can enrich your life. For lots of people, being spiritual means observing rituals, studying texts, and attending religious services. For others, it’s not about traditional structures or notions of a higher power. You can think of spirituality as connecting to whatever you consider meaningful and holy. [...]
The right foods can fuel your mind, boost your mood and fight disease. Mom was right: You’ve got to eat well to function well. Just in case you didn’t gobble up Mom’s wisdom, here are some useful tidbits. Healthy and nutritious food can boost your energy levels, lower the risk of developing certain diseases, provide [...]
