Stop and Smell the Roses

Most of us lead very busy lives.  It is easy to forget that we need to also nourish our senses.  We stop seeing what is right around us.  When I go for a walk I have to consciously remind myself to stay in the present and pay attention.  If I do not do that I [...]

Reducing Holiday Stress

There is no denying holidays bring additional stress.  On top of already busy lives the holidays put demands on people in terms of time, money, and the expectation that this be a happy time.

If you think about it,  most of the stress, in a lot of homes, falls on women.  They take on the responsibility [...]

How To Get Control Back

How can we  take care of our emotional well being when there is so much to be worried about?  There is the swine flu alarm, the economic slow down and the always present threat of terrorism just to mention three major external factors.  Additionally,  we all have to deal with what ever is going on [...]

You Can’t Control the Economy, So What Can You Do?

When the economy is gyrating and mostly going down it creates fear and anxiety in our lives. Here are a few ideas that can be helpful in managing fear and anxiety:

You can reduce your anxiety by accepting that many things are indeed out of your control. Your task now is to look for doable solutions [...]