We all have unpleasant conditions in our lives that cause us stress. We may try to ignore these situations, but they still affect us. If the condition could be eliminated, it is called a toleration. In this first of a 5-Part Series on Reducing Stress, I will discuss how to eliminate your tolerations to create […]
Often we experience stress because we have unpleasant conditions in our lives that we tolerate. These tolerations are little and big things, that eat away at our ability to be calm, like the chip in your favorite cup, the extra weight around your middle, the garage that needs to be cleaned out, or the friend […]
In previous articles we have discussed ways to eliminate tolerations in our lives. Tolerations are situations we can change, but we also encounter unpleasant situations in our lives that we can’t change. When change is impossible, we can reduce our stress by accepting the situation. You may have a physical limitation, a monetary limitation, a […]
When you fly on an airplane, the flight attendant instructs you to “put your oxygen mask on first”, before helping others. Why is this an important rule for ensuring survival? Because if you run out of oxygen, you can’t help anyone else.
In life, it’s important to take care of yourself, so that you can take others.
I’ve noticed that many of my clients, and I myself, have a hard time getting back into our good habits after a life event interrupts our routine. It could be a vacation, getting sick, a death in the family, a wedding, taking an important exam, moving, or changing jobs. Whatever the event is, it often […]
What priority is your health? Where are you spending your time? Chances are, even if you tell yourself your health comes first, your actions don’t reflect that kind of commitment. A first step in putting your health first is to create a vision of what you want your health to be like now, […]
Some people ask me why it’s important to design your life. My answer is that not only will you be happier, but you will be healthier. Daily Habits for Health and Happiness 1. List three things you are grateful for every day. 2. Ensure experience pleasure or joy every day. 3. Expose your eyes […]
I have some ideas that will help you get through one of the toughest tasks of the year, Holiday shopping. I’m going to give you a way of thinking that will help you select meaningful gifts. Then I will give you gift ideas that you can buy with just a few online clicks. This is […]
During the holidays, visits with your family can be challenging. Here are some tips to help you create positive family visits. 1. Communicate your boundaries prior to getting together. If your cousin is always late for dinner, let her know you expect her to be there by six. If she’s not there […]
I knew I was going to die, as I clutched the steering wheel and screamed, “I don’t want to leave Drew! I don’t want to leave Drew!” I could see the other driver’s face directly in front of me when we collided, and then we both spun around several times, hitting each other […]