Today I am talking about something that is 100% human. Anger comes from a lot of places. What we see as anger is usually a picture colored by deeper emotional distress. Anger is on a continuum and can range from being slightly irritated when that jerk cuts you off to experiencing pure rage when you… Read More
Breaking Down the Walls Have you ever lost control of your temper? What would you say if I told you that anger is not a stand-alone emotion? For real! Think about the last time that you got really angry. I bet you felt sad, hurt, scared, embarrassed, disappointed, or any other number of negative emotions… Read More
Over the past 2 weeks, I have been sharing the importance of our mindset and our proactive self-care for maintaining sanity during stressful times. Today, I want to share 3 immediate practical strategies that you can use right where you are, right now, even in the middle of your stress. How do I know that… Read More
In my last blog post, I likened stress to the fuse of a bomb that is burning toward an explosion. I discussed 3 thought shifts that can help you see the world more clearly, removing the negative filter you place on the world, and diffusing that bomb. In this post, I want to give you… Read More
Over the last several weeks, I have been talking about improving relational connections in the family. Last week, I discussed reactions versus responses and the correlation between our behaviors and our outcomes when we experience stress. After writing Connecting Through Correcting, one of my readers posed the question about how to maintain control when we… Read More