Thanksgiving is approaching. I never realized exactly how much my mother did for these holidays until I started to do them myself. I have come up with a recipe that can help reduce holiday stress. The directions are as follows: Start planning a month before. Yes, I said a month. Why? Because the more you…
I recently saw the movie “IT”. I was amazed by all of the symbolism in the movie. In my opinion, “IT”, is a lesson in facing our fears. Each child in themovie had a different “IT” in their family. One was an overbearing mother, another had a father who abused her, and the rest of the…
Your house should be your sanctuary. But what happens when it becomes a trigger for panic and anxiety? The toys are covering the floor in every room, the wash has not been done in 2 weeks, the cat litter stinks and the refrigerator is empty. What can you do? First, realize that no home is perfect….
What did we do before texting? We talked!! We could hear the voice of the person we were talking to on the phone. The tone of voice could tell us if the person was sincere, if they were joking, or various emotions they could be feeling. The tone of voice would set the standard for…
A wise person once told me that if you live in the past, it may depress you, and if you live in the future, it may make you anxious. The best choice is to live in the present.
Millions of people suffer from anxiety on a daily basis. The strain of the symptoms effect not only you, but your relationships as well. From daybreak, you may wake up anxious, and that significantly effects your daily routine. Anxiety can effect your appetite and you may not want to eat breakfast. This is a fatal mistake, as it is…
Anxiety is one of the most common mental disorders today. Although it has varying causes, the fact is that anxiety affects everyone, including children. These days, it’s common for children to experience anxiety symptoms. The major signs of anxiety among children include excessive fear, crying or clinginess; physical complaints (headaches, stomach ache); eating disturbances; poor…
Struggling to strike a balance between your personal and professional life? You are not alone. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is becoming harder than ever before. With excessive competition and fear of job loss, workers are putting in longer hours and consequently, struggling to juggle their responsibilities. So, is there a way to achieve a…
As disheartening as divorce may be, the reality is that the global divorce rates have exploded in the past few decades. The decision to end a marriage is by no means simple. It can have profound impact on families, especially children. Kids, in particular, may end up feeling angry and holding onto this anger. That…
From Mozart to Beyoncé, music has been a form of therapy for plenty of ordinary people and hospital patients alike. Research has repeatedly shown that music can be used to improve learning, cognitive function, and symptoms of diseases like epilepsy and even Alzheimer’s. A new study examines the impact of music therapy on terminally ill…
