What Do You Expect?
Sometimes our own thoughts surprise us. If someone asked you to describe your willingness to trust people, or your hopes for the future, how would you respond? Take a minute to think about that. You may be struck by how much of your description is based on what you’ve come to expect from people, and […]
Overcoming Anxiety: Tips for the Whole Family
Anxiety is worry — whether about a perceived future or an imagined threat. The word “anxiety” is often used interchangeably with “fear.” But fear is a healthy reaction to a real and present danger. Anxiety, on the other hand, focuses on the future. Ever wrestle with “what if” questions? What if my health fails? What if […]
Whats Your Next Pitch
Several years ago, I was watching a sports program and a sportscaster was interviewing Greg Maddux who was, at the time, the best baseball pitcher in baseball. Being a Cubs fan, I was still bitter about the fact that they let him get away. He went on to play spectacularly for the Braves. The sportscaster […]
Unable vs. Unwilling
Do you ever find yourself feeling resentful, bitter, guilty or obligated regarding your relationship with someone close to you? Do you have difficulty saying, “no” to others or worry about how someone is going to respond to your “no”? Do you say “yes” to requests when you really mean “no”? Most of us can come […]
