“You’re not a robot.” I tell myself this often, as an exasperated reminder that I can’t expect myself to perform “perfectly,” and that it’s okay to feel my…
Your brain is wired to avoid discomfort — emotional or physical — in an effort to ensure your safety. Throughout evolution, this strong instinct helped our species survive.…
There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel so the saying goes. Faith is believing that it’s not a train barreling straight at you. I had…
Resilience is not a trait that you are either born with or without. It’s a set of behaviors, thoughts, and actions that can be learned and developed. When…
For years she had tried to be the perfect wife and mother but now, divorced, with two sons, having gone through another break-up and in despair about her…
Just what is this thing we call happiness? Try to define it. You’ll end up describing feelings, things, or even circumstances which will undoubtedly vary from person to…