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There is so much to be anxious about when you allow you mind to wander into worried waters. However, the goal is not to let your mind take control of your thoughts. Anxious thoughts will come but you have the ability to take charge of them. When you rehearse a few key phrases to replace…

No one likes to feel out of control or vulnerable. In a moment, our lives can change through no action of our own. Things happen. And this year, a virus happened and so much changed. For some, this meant facing death. Prior to the virus, most of us have personal stories of loss and suffering.…

A military funeral is something you never forget. It is sacred and so meaningful. I have experienced it twice in my immediate family. First with my brother, then my dad. Both served their country with honor. Today, we honor the fallen. Memorial Day is a day to honor those who served and gave their lives for our…

“I’m never going to feel better!” “My life is ruined.” “How can I possibly go back to work?” These are the thoughts that run though the head of someone with chronic pain. But do our thoughts matter? Actually, yes they matter a lot! Catastrophic thinking is a strong predictor of pain intensity. It is a way…

During the pandemic, much of the news is dire. Daily reports of death and despair seem to dominant the headlines. What you don’t always hear much about is faith and the positive impact it has on our well-being. But this important part of life should be reported. Faith is good news! While so many people…

What happens when social institutions like schools and colleges, restaurants, gyms and churches close? We are home and isolated, impacting our mental health. Some groups suffer more than others. Calls to mental health hotlines are on the rise. iGen and Millennials are being hit hard. Many have lost they jobs and have little financial fallback.…

Tyler misses his friends. He wants to be back at his school playground swinging on the monkey bars. He lives in a small high rise, far from a park and has no playmates since he is an only child. Megan is bored in her room. While she texts her friends and does her school work…

Happy Mother’s Day! This year’s celebration will look quite different for most families across the country. In my state, we are still under the stay at home order so there will be no family or friends gathering to celebrate. Yes, we have social media platforms, but those are not the same as being able to…

Let’s face it, in families where everyone is healthy, there are only so many games of Yahtzee that can be played every night! After a while, video games get old. And walking the dog only takes about a half an hour. So, what can we do to pass the time in healthy ways? How about…

How motivated are you to get up every day and keep doing what you are doing? I’ve heard from a number of people that their motivation is slipping. I can relate. When the pandemic began, I had lots of projects and work to catch up. But now, as the days have fallen more dully into…
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