Most people are surprised to hear that I am naturally a shy person because I often come across as an extrovert, especially since I love public speaking. This impression is especially prevalent when I’m in a leadership position since I tend to have more courage to speak up. When I’m with peers, … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Anxiety
Anxiety is a gift... I hope writing that doesn’t tick you off. Either way, it’ll make sense by the end of this article. Fortunately, for anyone who doesn’t enjoy this gift, I have two remedies to remove almost all anxiety from your life. The first is particularly simple and easy to follow. To … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Suicide
Most of us know someone who has taken his or her own life or who has at least thought about it, which leaves it a topic that cuts close to many of our hearts. Therefore, I want to start the year by addressing an important issue that is often hidden under the rug until it trips us and causes us to … [Read more...]
Help for Making a New Year’s Resolution
This New Year I want to make a resolution that makes a difference in my life, and one I can actually maintain. The popular definition of “crazy” is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. This means the definition of “stupid” is doing the same thing over and over not … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas… you got a problem with that?
It is official; I have been infected. No, it’s not anything that requires a trip to the pharmacy... not that I would go anyway, because I’m way too cheap for medicine. Besides, time heals all wounds... I may be taking that out of context: (doctor) “Don’t worry; time will heal that gunshot wound. … [Read more...]
The F word
Does the F word have magical powers? Does it summon the wisdom of the gods as a tool to unify all people: the weak and strong, the poor and rich, the simple and brilliant? No. No, it’s just a four letter word that is abused and mistreated. I’ll admit a properly placed F word can be powerful or … [Read more...]
An Encouragement for Parents
**I know parents are heading into a stressful time with Christmas, so I thought I’d give them a nugget of encouragement. Last week I discussed how parents can lie to their children and it be healthy because there is a grey area in the pool of morality. For instance, if a young child shows his … [Read more...]
Reducing Anxiety: Meeting my Hero
Few things in life can compare to the excitement of meeting a celebrity in person, especially one as gracious and friendly as Zachery Levi. Zac, as he introduces himself, is as charming in real life as he is in his two big roles: Chuck from the greatest TV show of all time, Chuck, and Flynn Rider … [Read more...]
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