How our thinking can be wrong!
Wait… It’s Not What You’re Thinking! Thought is a capacity we all have, that we often take for granted, or perhaps we never “think” of our thinking at all. …
Wisdom of Zebras and a Guide to Stress
A book was published several years ago called, “ Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers” by Robert M. Sapolsky. The title was catchy, and the logic it shared as a …
Six Ways to Avoid Relapse
Recovery is fantastic, but there is that other “R” word that nobody likes to think about – relapse. Even considering the possibility of relapse can be frightening, but understanding some …
Is there a lesson in the Frustrating Flight Delays?
Can you handle the Frustrations of Inevitable Flight Delays? A few years ago on an unseasonably cold mid-winters day, my daughter and I were preparing to fly from Tampa, …
Four Components of Holistic Recovery
Many people believe that sobriety and recovery are the same things. Unfortunately, they are not. From a holistic perspective, the two are very different. It is possible for a person …
Is imagination always a good thing?
Imagination is a beautiful, creative power but it has a dark side called worry. With limitless imagination a toddler turns a kettle and a spoon into a drum; a towel …
Is life Really Annoying?
Why Life Isn’t As Annoying As You Think It Is For the first time since my 7-year-old daughter was born, we went on a weekend trip with just our …
6-Ways Selfishness is Healthy
Selfishness usually gets a bad rap but here are six ways it could be a healthy thing! In a world that sometimes seems ready to spin off its axis, …
5 Ways to Find Happiness
Trying to be happier, here are five ideas Delight. Contentment. Happiness. As we humans move through our lives, we are in a nearly constant search for happiness that dictates …
5 Ways to Improve your Memory and Give Your Brain A Break
Here’s an example of how the brain works. Have you ever been puzzling over a problem for what seems like an eternity, only to have the solution hit you in the face like a ton of bricks when you least expect it?