It's okay to say you're afraid. Using the language of fear -- and not anger -- can promote intimacy and preserve love. Remember when you saw your child bolt down the pathway heading straight for the road and you yelled out in anger? Or when your spouse accidentally knocked over the saucepan of hot water and you angrily blamed him for being clumsy? Our nervous system reacts in a few simple … [Read more...]
Booze, drugs, cheating hush your inner child
Today, the traditional destructive way of repressing vital emotions continues to be concealed by those old numbing tricks of popping a pill, having a drink, going on the Internet to find some pornography. Staying late at work, having an affair. Sooner or later the pill or a drink or the drugs or the Internet will only fill so much of a temporary void until another drink or hit is needed ... and … [Read more...]
Abuse: It’s not normal, it’s wacky
Do you think you have been abused in your life? No? Well, read on. Most of us have developed a high tolerance for what I call wacky abuse. We're becoming accustomed these days to using the word "abuse," although for many it is still an uncomfortable term. Many of us believe abuse is a normal part of child rearing. In fact, let's consider that term, child rearing. Some parents view their … [Read more...]
Depression: Don’t suffer needlessly
Depression affects millions of Americans every year. If untreated, depression can become a debilitating and dangerous disease. There are many reasons for depression and there are many treatment approaches to help people recover. It's important to recognize some of the symptoms and not minimize or deny them. They can sneak up on you. Are you experiencing any of the following? 1. … [Read more...]
7 ways to tame stress in the workplace
Work can be a source of joy or constant anxiety. Usually, it's somewhere in between. Some things are under your control; many others are not. Techniques as simple as taking a a deep breath and counting to 10 can make a big difference in the quality of your work life. Here are a few simple and helpful tips to cut back on stress in the workplace: Pruning a bonsai tree can be therapeutic … [Read more...]
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