One of the main reasons why we suffer emotional distress in life is that we make the mistake of taking things personally. We may mistakenly think that when someone is rude or cruel to us that we somehow caused the behavior. Or we may incorrectly think that how another person…
Life would be very easy if there was only one right path to choose. Then we all could take that path with the knowledge that we’d made the right choice. And anyone who didn’t choose that path simply would be foolish. If only life was that simple! Unfortunately, we are…
We all are susceptible to overthinking. And we use lots of terms to describe it. Worrying. Obsessing. Negative thinking. Those are all ways to describe the overthinking that we do when faced with a problem for which there is no easy solution. The problem with overthinking is that it’s a…
There is popular theory these days that you can’t have a balanced life and be successful. Instead, to be successful, some argue that we should focus on our passions and allow the other aspects of our lives go by the wayside. While that approach may help you to achieve short-term…
Recently, I received news that someone close to me has a terminal illness. I was shocked and upset by the news, and this situation has upended my life in many ways. The experience has made me think about how challenging it can be to find positive ways to cope with…