In his classic, “The Prophet,” Kahlil Gibran writes: “Always you have been told that work is a curse … But I say to you that when you work you fulfill a part of earth’s furthest dream, assigned to you when that dream was born.” Unfortunately Kahlil’s words don’t jibe with a new Australian study that…

One of the most beneficial tools of my recovery from depression and anxiety is to keep a mood journal. James Bishop offers a fantastic program called Optimism software if you’re interested in a sophisticated form. I simply keep a notebook on my desk, and every morning before breakfast I jot down how many hours I…

Stress is like dark chocolate. A little of it won’t kill you. In fact, small blocks here and there can be good for you, or at least give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning. But chronic and severe stress can damage your body and mind, blocking the fluid communication to…

Just as important as tracking your relapses, or sudden mood swings, is recording your progress. Because by looking at how far you’ve come, you essentially give yourself a booster shot to run even further.   Easter and Spring, especially, are good times to take a minute to consider your growth and rebirth in certain areas.…

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