You don’t have to be a passive victim, when it comes to the stress or trauma in your life. As an example, today I woke up feeling stressed. Per my daily habit, I got out of bed and sat down in the living room. I picked up my journal, and started to write how I...
Do you want to get better at controlling your thoughts, rather than letting your thoughts control you? I often say to coaching clients: “Don’t let your thoughts drag you around by your hair.” As an over-thinker, I’m an expert on rumination. My mind...
Stress brings out the worst. Not just the worst behavior (such as being more irritable with others), but also the worst choices. If I’m stressed, my first response is to reach for comfort food. Cookies, cake or chocolate, and the more, the better. This soothes in the...
Do you frequently feel resentment about your life or your circumstances? Perhaps there is someone who frequently takes advantage of you. It leaves you seething each time, but you feel helpless to do anything about it. Or maybe, like me, you’re not very good at...
Conscientiousness increases your chances of success, but can leave you stressed and at risk of burnout. “When your conscientiousness impels you to take on more than you can handle … you risk your physical health.” –Susan Cain Conscientiousness is Both a...
Do you tend to be fearful or suffer from anxiety? It’s really important to know this about yourself, and deal with it appropriately. Fear and anxiety are like kidnappers that hold you captive. They hold you back from the full, free life you could be living. The...
