Ever hear a person approaching retirement say, “Now I’m going to start doing what I want to do –– not what I have to do”? It got me thinking. How much time do we spend doing what is expected of us rather than doing what we really want to do? It’s a tough dilemma that we… [Read More]
Your Happiness Lies in the Balance
Do you feel pulled in a million directions? I think we all feel that way. We’re torn between wanting more and being satisfied with what we have . . . between choosing a fast-track career and having a “normal” family and social life . . . between taking another piece of chocolate and thinking about… [Read More]
Instant Gratification: Are You Selling Your Future Short?
Today seems all about living in the moment. Who knows what tomorrow will bring . . . right? We respond by seeking instant gratification. For example, it’s easier to watch TV than exercise; it’s more fun to go out with friends than study for the exam; and it’s more exciting to buy a new “toy”… [Read More]
The Day the World Came to An End
“I flunked the test.” “We lost the game.” “He turned me down.” “I’m devastated. Simply devastated.” When was the last time you experienced an event that made you feel as if the world was coming to an end for you? It seemed like a big deal at the time, but time has healing powers. In… [Read More]
What Do Tough Times Say About You?
It’s one thing to have a bad day yet quite another to fall on tough times. These are the days when it’s hard to get out of bed, not knowing how you’re going to make it through the day. These are the days when it feels like the world is crumbling around you and you’ve… [Read More]
It’s Time to Have a Talk with Yourself!
Do you remember a time in your life when you were down in the dumps? Things got so far away from you, you felt as though you couldn’t live another day? Remember? You felt like you were drowning. It may have been because your workload got you stressed out, an important relationship went sour, or your… [Read More]
Tradition: The True Meaning of Holidays
When you hear the word holiday, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, shopping, parties, sales, and catalogs rank near the top of your list — while more shopping, parades, a day off, and football follow closely behind. Wouldn’t you think that holidays would be more meaningful to us? The truth is, many… [Read More]
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