Most anxiety is a knee-jerk reaction to something we fear and often fails to withstand any kind of critical analysis. I know this because I’ve just lived it. Some random spotting caused me to see my GYN, who did an in-office ultrasound and, to my surprise, saw something “suspicious”. Until now, ... read more
Set limits: when helping others hurts us
Sometimes, we ARE called up on to help someone in need. Ask any caregiver of an aging parent or a sick child. It's necessary. It's right. And it's good. But here's the thing: when "helping" others is a continuing pattern in relationships or even a way of life, it's not good for us. Especially if ... read more
How anxiety attacks are sending you a message
It's been a long time since I've had an anxiety attack, but I have had them. They're scary, can be debilitating and it seems like they come out of nowhere. But of course, they don't come out of nowhere. There's always a reason. Anxiety (or panic, for that matter) is a messenger, a warning ... read more
If you are not moved
It's really very simple: If you are not moved by the plight of families living in poverty who desperately want a better life If you are not moved by those seeking asylum from drug-riddled regions If you are not moved by the tragedy of separating mothers and children If you are not moved by the ... read more
How to manage stress and overwhelm
After a long corporate and consulting career I thought I pretty much knew everything I needed to about managing my work life. I thought I had time management licked. I knew how to manage stress. That is, until I started this business. And then everything I knew seemed to fly out the window. My ... read more
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