Maria always struggled with shyness, withdrawing from social interactions and fearing judgment, especially in public speaking situations. As she grew older, her shyness began to limit her ability to make friends and advance in her career. One day, she made a small but significant choice: she volunteered to share an idea during a team-building event.…

Panic is not a feeling anyone likes to have. The intensity of physical and psychological symptoms is often frightening. During a panic attack, you may feel as if you will die or lose total control.  However, neither is likely to happen. Still, no one wants to experience the discomfort that comes with these attacks. What…

When a school shooting occurred in Nashville this year, I had a moment of fear. My daughter lived nearby, and I wondered if she was safe. Events like these can easily create fear in our heart. Fear is a highly personalize, primal emotion that involves our body, mind, and spirit. It is a warning system…

We’ve heard a lot about what was lost during the pandemic-the setbacks people faced in business, relationships and even their mental health. But it is possible to build resiliency through setbacks and make them comebacks?  Consider this. When was the last time you were derailed from reaching a goal? Did the setback discourage you or…

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