We all want to improve our relationships. Not only are we happier when we have good relationships, but we are healthier. Studies show that having positive relationships leads to less stress and a longer life. However, sometimes it is hard to figure out how to have good relationships with others. …
“It ain’t over till it’s over” – Yogi Berra Yogi Berra made the above comment during the 1973 National League pennant race. His team was losing when he said it, and they eventually went on to win the division title. I love this quote because it isn’t just truism about…
Recently a friend of mine turned 50. When I asked him what he wanted for his birthday, he said, “Peace.” I fully understood his birthday wish. We all seek a peaceful life. Like my friend, the older I get, the more I value having a peaceful life. But given the…
Achieving inner peace is challenging. It’s not something that comes naturally to us. The human mind searches for things that are wrong so that we can fix those things! But to achieve inner peace you have to stop focusing on what is (or was) wrong with your life. Instead, you…
The holidays can be difficult for many adults. That is because we have an idealized view of what Christmas and the holidays should be like. And they never live up to our expectations. The Idealized View of Christmas How do we get these misguided views? Certainly, movies and television give…