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Erin was crying in my office. Her husband didn’t trust her and the problem wasn’t infidelity, well sort of. What she described was another type of relationship breach, financial cheating. While we all could probably agree that sexual cheating on your partner is destructive to a relationship, what about financial cheating? Does that tear at trust…

I was in Asheville North Carolina checking in to my hotel when the young woman at the front desk started up conversation. When she learned I was in town to attend an opioid/pain conference, she smiled and said, “Oh, I  have a great pain reliever. I am drinking it right now. It’s my kratom tea. It helps…

Sleep: We need it and want it, so it’s exhausting and frustrating when it doesn’t happen. You wake up at 2:00 a.m., stare at the ceiling and toss and turn while continuously checking the clock. Please, let me go back to sleep! First, let’s cover a few of the basics. Did you drink alcohol before bed? Alcohol…

With all the negativity going on in our culture, maybe we need a little focus on positive things we can do that make us more likable. Maybe those in the media will take a few pointers from this blog. I’m tired of all the negativity and criticism I hear daily. Every once in awhile I would like…

Why are we so anxious these days?Anxiety is the number one diagnosed mental health disorder in the world. In America, over 40 million of us have anxiety disorders. A new poll recently came out by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that found Americans are more anxious today than a year ago, And the group that…

Show me a teen that isn’t on a device and well…is there such a thing? Most teens are on their devices more than they talk to live people. Is this simply annoying behavior to those of us trying to get their attention, or is it creating problems that could be more serious? According to a new study,…

I just returned from a very needed vacation. I had no idea how much I needed to rest and reflect until I began to relax and engage in a little self-care. One of the best parts of my vacation was being outside in nature. Something about being in the elements brings reflection and a reordering…

A reader sent me this question, “I ask God to help me with my depression every day. Yet, I am still very depressed. What is wrong? We are body, soul and spirit. This means that sometimes we need to deal with the physical side of an illness along with our prayers. There are many causes…

If someone you love or care about it not OK, what do you say? A friend recently asked how to bring up the subject of mental health with someone she cares about. She has noticed that her friend is not eating well and is sad and down most of the time. He seems to be losing…

We just completed a 360 evaluation with my co-workers and leaders. The purpose was to get feedback from colleagues to help us become better leaders. Several people who work with me were  asked to evaluate me on specific questions. The computerized program generates a profile of how others see you. The more feedback you get, the better. If the way…
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