We keep hearing the warnings from experts and we continue to ignore them. Worse, we see the signs — the very things we're being warned about are actually happening, yet we blithely ignore them. We have a choice to make and we're choosing very poorly. … [Read more...]
Silence is Worth It’s Weight in Gold
How many times have you said "I just need some peace and quiet." I bet quite often. Silence is increasingly hard to find and that absence of quiettude is causing us substantial harm. How do I know? Well for one thing, science proves it. … [Read more...]
You Are Not Everyone’s Cup of Tea and That’s Okay
One of the most difficult things to deal with is rejection. No matter how confident and secure we are, feeling rejected hurts. How we deal with rejection, both real and perceived, can make all the difference in the world to our ego. … [Read more...]
Seven Steps to Becoming a Resilient Person
It's probably safe to say that most people would like to be more resilient. When it comes to dealing with life's difficulties, resiliency can mean the difference between maintaining our sanity and totally losing our cool. … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Taking a Break from Technology
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...]