Stressed Out

As the days grow longer and warmer, I find my calendar filling up with more and more things to do, and time is beginning to feel tight. This is when I begin to feel stressed. I can hear it in my voice because I get louder and shorter with my words. I can feel it in...

Holiday Stress: It’s That Time of Year Again (Part 3)

Holidays are stressful for everyone. Has anyone in here recently gone through a life changing event? A divorce, a marriage, a move, a child leaving home, an adult child moving home, the loss of a loved one? If you’ve had any of those events happen within the past 6...

Holiday Stress: It’s That Time of Year Again (Part 2)

Have you noticed that the holidays seem to bring out the best and the worst in people (including yourself)? It’s normal to have some very joyful wonderful moments right next to some very sad and angry moments. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and want to cry. It’s also...

Losing Your Pet

I have a friend that found out this week that very soon he will have to put his cat down. His feline friend has been with him for 17 years. She has been with him through several triumphs and also through several low times. I feel that pets add so much joy to our...

All That “Little” Stress Adds Up to Big Stress

I don’t know about you, but I have a To-Do list. It helps me stay organized and focused on the things I want to be sure get done each day. I love the feeling of successfully crossing things off the list and moving on to the next thing. I like knowing that I have...