It’s mid-January. Our Christmas trees and decorations down. A few stragglers still have some work to do here, and some just don’t want it all to be over so soon. This was a short Christmas season. Thanksgiving came at the end of the month rather than at the end of the third week, and that made the usual rush of the holidays so fast that they seemed to end before we had our homes and apartments…Read More
This song is one that I find to be very powerful. She is a Christian artist. I was surprised when I heard this song being played on a secular radio station. As I listen to this song I think about how much it not only applies to my life but how much it could apply to everyone’s life in one way or another. So, let’s dive into the lyrics together and break it down. I hope this song can help…Read More
Breathing is more helpful than you may think. When I tell people to breath, the first thing they do is look at me like I am dumb. Then they will say something like I am breathing. Yes, you may be breathing, but are you really breathing? Are you breathing in a way to help yourself calm down, relax, and enjoy the moment rather than have such extreme anxiety for the holidays? Here are some bre…Read More
If you already read part one and two you are on your way to a calmer Christmas. Having the ability to say no is the first step. Now, how do you stay calm during all the hustle and bustle? Step one: Have about 5-10 minutes of quiet time a day. Step two: Make sure to do at least one thing you enjoy doing. Step three: Try to focus on the joy of the season, because this too shall pass. Step four: Refo…Read More
Who can you say no to this holiday season? The short answer is, everyone. There are some things that no matter what, we have to do them during the holidays. It is tradition. Sometimes we do have to sacrifice a tiny bit in order to make someone else very happy. That is okay, but you don’t have to sacrifice everything. You can say no to your parents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephe…Read More
We all have our own feelings about anxiety. Anxiety presents itself in everyone’s life differently. How does anxiety present itself in your life? Has your anxiety ever been so high that you just can't take it anymore? I have found that progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) has helped people calm down when their anxiety has taken over their body. I personally like to combine imagery and PMR. Here i…Read More