“The thing is not the thing.” You may have heard that phrase before. It refers to how often something may appear one way on the surface, but the problem is something different or deeper. This can apply to our anger. You know those times when you blow up over something that might be relatively minor? […]
If you have felt the strain of being removed from others, you are not alone. Reports of people struggling with social distancing and staying at home continue to rise. And with Mother’s Day coming up – a day that already is hard for many – the idea of not being with family may be especially […]
Do you think the best of others or assume the worst? For instance, you text a friend and they don’t respond. Or maybe they didn’t acknowledge your birthday? Does your mind jump to conclusions that are less than positive? Do you assume they did these things because they didn’t care or were trying to hurt […]
The “new normal” it’s a way we have described all the changes and adjustments we have to make in light of Covid-19. And we long for things to get back to “normal.” Normal is what we know. Normal is what we are used to. But what if we stopped thinking about what we are experiencing […]
Gimme a break! You may have said that a time or two in your life … or maybe a lot, especially lately. We often feel say this when we are exasperated or hurt or slighted. But there is definitely merit to giving yourself a break these days. At any given moment you may find yourself […]
In a recent poll, people reported that as a result of being quarantined together, they hoped to get closer to family members and/or their significant other. And while many are seeing this happen, others are not. It serves as a reminder that we can be in close physical proximity, but not necessarily becoming closer to […]
On any given day you may find yourself working, teaching your kids and staying on top of any household chores and duties – all within the confines of your house. And while the coronavirus has caused us to slow down in many ways, we still may find ourselves on the brink of burnout. Unfortunately, you […]
At any given time, we might be thinking about all the things we are not doing … missing out doing … or wish we were doing. It’s normal, as the pandemic has impacted everyone this way. But here’s something productive you can do – either as an individual or as a family: Every time you […]
This was written by a radio friend of mine in Dallas, Rebecca Carrell, and used with her permission. I thought it was great insight and wisdom that we all could benefit from now. You will stop taking your job for granted. Unless you lived through the Great Depression, you have never lived through an economic […]
Whether it’s different routines, no access to a gym or excessive quarantine-snacking, if you feel like you’ve been gaining weight recently, the struggle is real! It’s possible that binge-watching and binge-eating are going hand-in-hand with you. If you are like me, you are hoping to come out of this not only healthy, but not gaining […]