Stress

What is hope? Webster defines hope as “wanting or wishing for something with confident expectation.” I have a slightly different definition. To me, hope is about living with the anticipation of what can be. When life is going smoothly and we’re getting our needs met, it’s easy to feel hopeful and be optimistic. Hope, love, [...]

Is it possible you’re actually a little afraid of a family member you also love deeply? As you begin to see and recognize your fears for what they are, it’s helpful to look for them in unexpected places, so you can calm them and bring your best self to your interactions with others. You may [...]

What Did You Learn Growing Up About Handling Anger Effectively? Now that you’ve looked at your attitudes and internal reactions when you or someone around you gets angry, here’s the next thing to look at – the one that will really make a difference in your life:  How have you learned to cope with anger [...]

Now That You Know How Your Anger Patterns Got Started, Let’s Look at When You Get Angry Anger is a hot topic (no pun intended). As discussed in the previous article, it is a feeling that everyone experiences, yet few people really want to address, talk about or deal with it directly. I want you [...]