WHO WORRIES ABOUT YOU? Thoughts about stress, change, anger around us…
Lately, I’ve been getting more calls than usual from concerned family members. They describe too much stress, change, and anger. They talk about sons, daughters, spouses, partners, mothers, fathers whose behavior has been hurting what used to be loving relationships. I hear about quick tempers, silent anger and lots of
CHANGING THE STORY YOU TELL YOURSELF: A different way to survive those family holiday stresses.
So – you’re an adult now. In your 20s, 30s, 40s or older. It doesn’t matter. As soon as you get together with your family, you might end up feeling like that little kid or teen you once were. Families just tend to have that effect on most of us!Continue Reading
HOLIDAY CHALLENGES: Do we really “have to?”
Overheard at the mall: “She’s just gonna do it again! It always happens, so why should I go?” And, the reply: “Because you just have to!” (A conversation between two 30-something women that seemed to be about attending a family event.) Well…… adults rarely “just have to!” More often, the storyContinue Reading
THANKSGIVING THOUGHTS: Change your story – just for one day!
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I’ve noticed that, as this holiday approaches, people seem to fall into one of three groups. Which group speaks to you? Most obvious to most of us are those who eagerly look forward to getting together with family and friends. These are the folks who are so excitedContinue Reading
HABITS I’VE DISCOVERED I REALLY DON’T NEED! AND – THOSE I WISH I HAD! How new habits can work to reduce your stress and anger.
HABIT: an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/habit) When I started this blog, my plan was to write at least two posts each week! Well – a quick glance at my posts will quickly show that I’m not even close to achieving thatContinue Reading