Creating a Gold Medal Life This week the world witnessed the opening ceremonies of the 2012 London Olympic Games and I was glad to be a part of it. There is something uniquely unifying and hopeful about watching the “best of the best” come together in peace on the world…
The Emotional Components of Anxiety Part Two of “A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Anxiety” looked at the mental aspects of anxiety, including the thinking patterns associated with anxiety and the power of our mind to help reshape our experience. Today we will explore how our emotional world is connected to…
There are many ways to think about freedom. Freedom to move, act, think, speak, feel, choose, believe and “be” as we wish. Like many gifts, we often think more about freedom when it is missing than when we have it. And when freedom is lacking in any area of life,…
Standing for the Truth and Leaving a Legacy I was jogging one morning this week to some old-school Amy Grant; listening to a song called Children of the World on her House of Love album. It’s great – anyone who has ever thought about a child’s future can relate to…
Creating the Future in the Present is the Power of Choice Like many of you, my family is in the midst of graduation celebration – for my niece, Nicole. Such milestones are a time of reflection: of those cherub cheeks we loved to pinch; the loving ways that stole our…
How Do You Spell Relief? Some of you reading this may remember the antacid commercials that posed the question “How do you spell relief?”, with the answer being R-O-L-A-I-D-S. Rolaids of course! We all seek relief from various things in life, but among the most common is the experience of…
Exploring the Mental Aspects of Recovery Part one of “A Holistic Approach to Overcoming Anxiety,” offered a foundation for understanding how anxiety impacts our lives and the importance of including all aspects of who we are to achieve sustainable relief and recovery. The mental – or thinking – part of…
Knowing When to Make a Change Have you ever invested in a strategic plan that sounded logical and looked good on paper, only to find it less than satisfying when it was implemented? If this sounds familiar to you, you can probably relate to my experience as of late. Actually,…
Do I Have Anxiety and How Do I Overcome it? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “anxiety disorders” affect more than 40 million Americans annually. Overcoming anxiety is one of the most common goals of people seeking therapeutic treatment. Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress and can…