Secondary Gain and Anxiety

Secondary Gain and Anxiety

High Stimulation and Quick Fixes In our fast paced world it is easier to look for the quick fix when it comes to anxiety. In fact, I am seeing an increase in anxiety numbers in both teens and young adults. Of course COVID had a huge impact on our lives, but this trend...
Moments of Connection with Lost Loved Ones

Moments of Connection with Lost Loved Ones

In Remembrance It’s been over 7 years since I lost my father, and 5 years since I lost my mother abruptly to cancer.  Both my parents died at the young age of 73, 20 months apart.  My Dad died 3 weeks after diagnosis with metastatic lung cancer, after being...
Grit With Perspective Taking

Grit With Perspective Taking

I was listening to Angela Duckwork, the author of the book “Grit” on the April 19th episode of the Dare To Lead podcast with Brené Brown.  I had read her book a while ago, but that was back in a time when I was trying hard to build a network marketing business and got...
Facing Fear

Facing Fear

30 Seconds of Courage Courage and conquering fear are these great positive psychology terms that you often hear from motivational speakers, books, and blogs.  “If you could just drum up 30 seconds of courage and push through the discomfort, you’ll feel amazing on the...
Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the act of keeping your focus on the present moment.  It’s not an easy thing to do and in fact so many of us are used to being busy all the time, that it’s almost uncomfortable to slow down enough to be mindful.  Yet when you practice Mindfulness on a...