Does life get simpler and more enjoyable when we unplug the web? Once we put our smartphone away and dare I ask, turn off the TV, does one feel more free and relaxed? I think deep down, we all know the answer to those questions. So, what are you doing about it? … [Read more...]
When the State of the World Brings Us Down
"I don't think I'm going to make it." These are the upsetting words an elderly friend uttered to me the other day. Her words were chilling and knowing her as I do, very unexpected. My friend seemed beaten down and I was extremely concerned. … [Read more...]
When Worry Stops Us from Living Our Life
One of the most harmful habits we humans have is worry. No matter how much effort we make to be positive optimists, that nagging tendency to worry always seems to creep in. Is worrying normal though? Is it something we should even try to eliminate? … [Read more...]
Americans Find Themselves Mired in Boredom
Yawn...so bored. So very bored. As it turns out, it seems that lots of people are bored these days. A new study concludes that the average American experiences boredom 131 days out of the year. Why are we so bored? … [Read more...]
Millennials Stressed Out for All the Wrong Reasons
Wasn't technology supposed to make our lives easier? All these dandy inventions were heralded as a means to improve our lives and make them less complicated. Turns out, they've done anything but make our lives simpler. In fact, in some ways, they've created a stress mess. … [Read more...]
Let Silence Heal Your Mind
These days, silence is worth it's weight in gold. People, it seems, can't seem to escape the maddening din of modern life. From non-stop emails, to the ever-present "smart" phone and the barrage of bogus telemarketing calls, people are stressed to their limit. Some folks don't care for silence because they feel it's too lonely, but they're probably in the minority at this … [Read more...]