Archive for June 2023
Where is Your Relationship Heading? Answer These Questions
Have you ever looked at the material things you own to assess what needs to be tossed or kept? A thorough closet clean-out is a good example of this. It’s important to do this with all aspects of your life, including your relationship. It’s sort of like taking inventory and restocking the things you need…
Read MoreAre You a Mindful Family? Take These Steps to Increase Happiness in Your Home
We all look for ways to increase happiness in our lives. Creating a tranquil environment at home undoubtedly tops most of our lists. Your home is your safe haven. It’s the one place where you and your family should be able to escape the pressure of today’s demanding lifestyle. You often find that stress and…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Relationship from Holiday Stress
The holidays are generally filled with an array of festivities and family gatherings. In addition to the festive spirit, tension and stress can also operate on overdrive during the holidays. The baking, present buying, scheduling, and overall busyness can get incredibly overwhelming during this time of year. Also, families tend to get together during the…
Read MoreHow to Cope with Social Anxiety During the Holidays
Social gatherings are a staple for the holidays. The parties, the food, the people—it’s a big deal. For many people, this is an exciting time of year. But for those of you trying to cope with social anxiety, the holiday season can be a difficult one. If you’re one of them, dread might be a…
Read MoreHoliday Depression: How to Cope When You’re Too Sad to Celebrate
Holiday depression is real! This is the month when you’re expected to be exceedingly cheerful and yet you might feel the saddest. The holidays. The holiday season is notorious not only for decorations and large meals but also feelings of inadequacy and loneliness. Yes, holiday depression can even affect those who haven’t been officially diagnosed…
Read MoreNew Year: 2018 Here! 10 Ways to Make It Your Best Year Ever!
New Year 2018 is here! If you’re like most people, you’re probably thinking of ways to make your life better than it’s ever been before. Seems unrealistic? While it is a hefty goal, taking small steps can help you reach your ultimate aim. Here are a few ways to get you started. 1. Set Realistic and Measurable…
Read MoreThe Realities of Parenting: How to Foster a Calm Family
Let me guess…things start seemingly innocent…and before you know it…you’re asking yourself “How did we get here?” Everyone is yelling, going around in circles, no one listening to anyone, and with no way out! It’s frustrating when all you want to do is love your child and have him/her experience your rules as for the…
Read More5 Ways Mindfulness Can Help Your Child Cope with Anxiety
When you have a child who battles, and struggles to cope with anxiety, you likely want to do all within your power to ease their struggle. After all, it’s hard enough to cope with anxiety as an adult, let alone doing it as a child. This is where mindfulness can offer your child a tremendous…
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Settle for Drugs as the Only Solution for ADHD
In our high-tech/low-attention-span culture, it’s understandable that something called Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is viewed as a punchline. However, as millions of people—many of them children—can explain, there’s nothing funny about a brain disorder that interferes with development and functioning. ADHD isn’t benign or rare. It’s not surprising, though, that the rise in cases of…
Read MoreTeen Anxiety and Self-Harming Behaviors – What You Should Know and How You Can Help
Discovering your teenager has been engaging in self-harming behaviors can be shocking and disheartening, to say the least. Rather than approach the situation head-on, however, you’ll produce better results if you take the time to wrap your own mind around this serious problem. For instance, self-harming behaviors are anything but skin-deep. They cut clear to…
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