If you’re like many people, you may have a difficult time accepting when things aren’t perfect. For instance, have you ever found yourself up late at night because the project had to be done “just so?” Or, do you have trouble...

When you’re single, it can feel like everyone else is in a happy relationship. That’s not always the truth, but it doesn’t take away from how loneliness can make you feel.  It might seem like all of the focus in...

  Ah, those new-mom emotions. Joy, love, happiness, excitement, wonder—and stress, exhaustion, frustration, fear, even resentment. Even this most positive experience can come with a boatload it of overwhelm. Staying calm and coping is not as easy as you might...

A central part of the “serenity prayer,” attributed to theologian Reinhold Niebuhr and made famous by the 12-step movement, is the request for “the courage to change the things I can.” Your self-confidence is one of the things you can...

You’ve just hung up the phone. The caller told you, kindly but firmly, that you didn’t get the job. This is the third rejection you’ve had in as many weeks. You’re running out of money, out of time. You’ve...

The Need to Recharge and Reconnect You’re in a long-term relationship. You love and respect each other, but it’s all a bit ho-hum. The spark is gone. What’s wrong? Before you blame yourself, your partner, or the relationship, consider the following. The...

It can seem, in these turbulent times, that there is no good news.  Our news feeds on social media, the daily papers, the TV evening news: wall-to-wall, 24/7, disaster after disaster. How can we keep the faith in the...

  Have you lost your balance?   You’re a productive person. You get through an amazing pile of tasks every day. But there’s always a long list of things you didn’t get to. What’s wrong? Maybe you have lost your balance. Giving your...

“It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!” Or is it? ‘Tis the season when our usual work and family responsibilities plus seasonal obligations can add up to an overwhelming load. Holiday baking, gift shopping, decorating, along with entertaining friends and...

 You’ve heard it before: Get your “me time.” Calm down. Relax. Got it…De-stress to be your best. Sounds good. You know you should. Now, how exactly does that happen? Honestly, how do you  “de-stress” when your very busy, very demanding real life provides very...