How to Stay Positive and in the “Present” When the Present is Not Pleasant Do you ever find it easier to stay positive and enjoy the present moment if it is pleasant, but not as easy when it is not? When things are not going according to your desires? Let…
read moreHas your heart ever ached when you heard about somebody committing suicide? How do you cope with such a loss, especially when it is a youth in the community? The chances of getting affected by such news are increasing as there are approximately 123 suicides per day in the US.…
read moreDo you feel like your life is a series of unfortunate events? Do you feel like running away? Would you like some tips on how to overcome stress? If you find yourself leaning towards answering Yes, you are not alone. Many people feel that way. Let’s explore three misconceptions related…
read moreExcerpt from the book “Stress to Joy”- Chapter 3: …You have calmed down your mind and body with mindfulness, meditation, and other relaxation exercises. Now what? Your problems have not completely resolved. First of all, the problems that were caused by a tense body and overwhelmed mind are starting to…
read moreCalm: How to relax your mind when there is so much going on? …. When your thoughts are not going to ten thousand other things, and when you are experiencing what is happening at the moment, you become mindful. When you are present-minded—besides avoiding accidents—you can feel more relaxed, and you…
read moreDo you fear that you may be developing depression? You are not sure, but do you feel scared even to ask? Do you fear that you may be labeled “crazy” or forced to take medication if you seek help? You are not alone. One in five people suffers from depression…
read moreRecently, Pat, a 30 yr old woman shared her frustration with me; “How can I be confident and affirm that I have the best job possible when I am receiving only rejections to all my job applications?” She was trying to recover from her condition and had made a vision…
read moreA few years back, during the month of November, some friends were gathered to plan their Thanksgiving party. While discussing food and activities, Jerry, one of the friends, asked: “Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving anyway?” Jim prompted spontaneously: “To eat turkey with friends and family. What else?” John questioned; “Is…
read moreStress to Joy™ – Sneak Peek “Stress to Joy™ – Your Toolkit for Peace of Mind in Minutes” is set to come out March 21st! As a special “thank you” for reading my blog, I am going to post some of the content you will find in my book. Check…
read moreHow do you choose a book? Do you ever judge a book by it’s cover? We all do. When I was sharing my thoughts about the book cover concept, a friend commented, “I did not realize how much thinking goes behind a book cover.” So I thought I would share…
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