A Marriage Secret: Is This What You’re Missing?
There is a critical secret that you must understand to succeed in your marriage. And guess what? This secret is important for succeeding and flourishing in other areas of your life as well. Marriage: A Secret Revealed The secret? "Healthy people consistently recharge themselves emotionally, spiritually, mentally, and physically."
read morePlayfulness: Too Much Fun is Just Barely Enough!
Playfulness: How Are You Doing? Are you having enough fun? When was the last time you had a solid hour of sheer enjoyment? When you were so absorbed in moments of merriment, you forgot about everything else? The grown-up world is all about getting things done. Mark Buchanan says, “Past a certain age our existence is consumed by obligation. Deadlines loom. Assignments are due. Responsibilities are mountainous. Chores are piling up. There’s a list, always, of things to do … So one of the first things to die in adults is...
read moreExercise:YaySpring!YayExercise! Right??
Ah Spring! The time of new beginnings, more daylight, more activity, more shorts and swimsuits to fit into…and more exercise! Yes, we exercise for many reasons. But the motivation that keeps me most consistent is the way exercise energizes me and makes me healthy. Of course, I have the taskmaster of my fibromyalgia that has cracked its whip, making me exercise–otherwise, I get stiff and sore. But I can honestly tell you, along with many others, that once I got into the habit of exercising, I love doing it. I can’t NOT do...
read moreManti Te’o: 5 Tips To Avoid Being Deceived
It’s been a few weeks since the big hoax was revealed: Manti Te’o's girlfriend — the one who died within hours of his grandmother’s death, one who Te’o spoke of repeatedly, the one whose story became part of his Heisman campaign–never existed. This successful young college football player was apparently completely deceived over a significant period of time. We think: “That could never happened to me.” But the truth is, we are all susceptible to being duped. From the most intelligent to the least, we...
read moreOpportunities: Disappointment = His Appointment?
Disappointment: An Opportunity to Learn There are no mistakes in life, only opportunities to learn a new lesson. Okay, so test that statement with me right now. Think of something from today or some time recently when you made a mistake or something felt bad in your life. Maybe your spouse said something that made you mad. Maybe you got in a fender bender. Maybe you arrived somewhere embarrassingly late. So what did you learn from that? Was there something you could have done that would prevent that in the future? Or in the case of your...
read moreNaughty Nutrition: I Feel A Little Embarrassed Telling You This But…
Yes, my holidays were full of fun and frivolity, but like so many people, I gave in to the temptations of my taste buds. Ordinarily, I try hard to make healthy food choices, but from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, there is an abundance of naughty nutrition in the food that presents itself. And yes, I slid down that slippery slope. So now, if you’re like me, how do we rein ourselves back in? Why Not Be Naughty? For some, there is the issue of weight loss. For others, there are health issues which worsen with bad food choices. And...
read moreYikes! Tis the Season to be Stress-full, Fa la la la la …
A. Hurried B. Busy C. Stressed out D. All of the above If you’ve felt any of these this past week, then this article is for you. The holiday season is a time many things can make us go a little crazy inside…or a lot. In my last article, we talked about coping methods we’ve learned from our families growing up which can be less-than-helpful. So today, here’s a list of methods for dealing with stress that can enhance your peace and health. I encourage you to pick out at least three to try this week and then keep them...
read moreYour Emotional Health: Why Do I Freak Out Like My Mom Did?
In this blog post, my friend and colleague Eileen Callahan reveals some insightful tips for understanding our unwieldy emotional responses, so that we can choose healthier ones. Such an important step in maintaining our emotional health! Here’s an excerpt from Eileen’s newsletter, which you can subscribe to at eileencallahan.com. Eileen is a counselor in Newport Beach, CA. Moving Toward Emotional Health “Do you ever wonder why you respond to stressful situations the way you do? When my client asked me this question, I asked...
read moreWhen You’re in Pain…Wrestle!
My years of deep suffering came as a big surprise to me. I’d always been in great health and enjoyed a close relationship with God. When my health crisis first hit back in 1997, I was strong spiritually, fully trusting God. But as weeks of suffering turned into months and finally years of pain and seemingly unanswered prayer, I found myself asking, “How can God stand by and watch his dearly-loved daughter suffer for years without intervening? I couldn’t do that to my child. How can he?” Through this, I learned an...
read moreJoy: A Sneaky Way To Experience It …
Looking for ways to add more joy to your week? Here’s a sneaky pattern of life that you might miss if you don’t look for it: when one door closes in your life, very often a new door will open as a result. It’s a normal part of life to experience closed doors: you receive disappointing news, a relationship ends, you lose a job, an opportunity is denied, you have to make a geographical move. Like a magnet, a disappointing event can pull your attention to dwell on the negative aspects of these situations, and your joy level will be...
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