January 2, 2023 What are you looking forward to in the new year? Hello, 2023. Farewell, 2022! I usually end each year with a bit of reflection about the 365 days that have just passed. I also…
December 26, 2022 I changed my attitude for the better Whoever said “attitude is everything” had it right. I’ve been working on some personal changes this year, and one of them is upgrading my…
December 16, 2022 My heart is so heavy today Tears are flowing all too easily today. I have been feeling unbelievably sad and heavy-hearted since learning that Stephen “tWitch” Boss, superstar dancer and…
November 28, 2022 3 types of therapy you may not know about The word “therapy” can mean many things to different people. You probably associate therapy with people talking about their feelings – and that’s not…
November 23, 2022 Keep calm and… just stay that way I’ve always thought of myself as a pretty calm, easygoing and steady person. I work in a field where business crises are likely to…
September 17, 2022 Myths and facts about suicide in teens September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time to raise awareness and help break stigmas around the topic of suicide. There…
August 22, 2022 How to spend a weekend all by yourself My family went away for a weekend and left me home alone. This sentence could sound sad or forlorn to some, but now read…
August 15, 2022 10 things I learned from my heart attack There’s nothing like a near-death experience to make you reflect on your life and ponder lessons learned. Okay, so my heart attack was a…
July 21, 2022 Feeling stuck? Make yourself a joy list One of my favorite writers, Jeannette Encinias, has a wonderful email newsletter where she shares poems and stories. In a recent newsletter, she shared…
July 7, 2022 It’s possible to be too positive sometimes Have you ever noticed that some people are always positive and can find the bright side of any situation? That’s me. All my life,…