“Do you need help?” My spouse will call this out from the next room when I am grumbling about my latest technology glitch. Why is it so hard to ask for assistance? I am married to an engineer and computer science teacher for heaven’s sake! And how do we know Continue Reading
Emotional Health
Grit: The Key to Success?
Grit is something we admire in people. The good news is that it is not something we are just born with, but can learn to acquire with practice. All it takes is courage, determination and perseverance.
Dream Dashers and Hope Restorers
How do you react to people squelching your dreams or selling you short? Does this make you dig your heels deeper to prove them wrong, or surrender to low expectations? Balancing Potential and Goals A former colleague of mine, Jeff Atkinson, dug deeper. We both worked in thankless jobs at Continue Reading
The Unexpected Joy in Grief
Each January, we look with hope towards a fresh start. Like an empty canvas awaiting the first strokes of a new painting, the year lies before us full of potential. But what happens to those who have had so many hurts that they fear what heartaches lurk ahead? They might Continue Reading
Conquering Mountains
We all have a mountain to climb. For some, it is the simple goal of getting up and making it through the day without physical or emotional pain. Somehow we find a way past a devastating injury, the death of a loved one or a difficult divorce. Whatever the hurdle, Continue Reading
When Balance Goes Topsy-Turvy
Who doesn’t want more balance in life? Nothing improves sanity more than balancing a busy work season with a little R&R in Hawaii. But what if you do not know what being centered even feels like? Your mind may be in a perpetually stressed state just from the challenge of Continue Reading
The Perils of Perfectionism
Had you ever had moments where you faced a challenge and your attempts to resolve it perfectly led to a bigger quandary? We all have moments that cry for a do-over, but those of us with sensitive nervous systems must try even harder to reign in our reactions and keep Continue Reading