Practical insights and advice regarding anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting and more.
It is common for parents to get so busy caring for their children and attending to the countless duties that come with being “Mom and Dad” that they neglect their marriage. In fact, the parents’ marriage is the foundation of family, and investing in their relationship with each other is one of the best things parents can do for their children.
Finding a soulmate is wonderful in the same way that it would be terrific to discover the fountain of youth, or stumble upon the City of Gold, or make friends with mermaids. Great fun to think about in the same way that many fantasies are enjoyable. But judging romantic relationships by how they measure up to some mythical soulmate status is sure to create disappointment and heartache. There are better ways to approach this task, and they are all grounded in reality.
Infidelity occurs within many relationships, and has one common outcome: trust is broken. Without trust it is not possible to build a vibrant endruing sense of intimacy. Can this essential foundation be rebuilt is the foremost question to answer when determining how to respond after discovering the person you love has betrayed your trust.
Anxiety is a part of life. Usually a fleeting state. Nothing that takes over your life, but just passes through like a brief rain shower. Sometimes, however, fears may begin to multiply. Instead of passing through quickly they hang out like house guests who overstayed their welcome. Then these fears start to nag and demand more and more of your time. It’s challenging enough when this happens with an adult, but when it happens to a teen it can be life altering. Fortunately, a little help from a well informed parent can do wonders to kick these anxieties to the curb and get the teens life back on track.
Small, seemingly trivial and common place every day decisions have an enormous impact on the destinations one reaches in life. When we find ourselves feeling perpetually stuck, or repeatedly getting into relationships and situations that are distressing and all too familiar, its time to adjust the type of decisions one is making on a daily basis. Chances are they have had a major influence in creating unproductive or even destructive patterns in your life. The good news is these decisions can be easily shifted toward more positive outcomes. It’s just a matter of making a few adjustments to put yourself back on a positive life course.
To acheive deep fulfillment in life requires focusing on the right priorities. Many people get sidetracked by searching for pleasure rather than putting their energies toward those things that are intrinsically more meaningful. When pleasure takes priority over purpose it invariably leads (paradoxically) to a lack of happiness. Avoiding this trap is simple, but it requires…
Taking medication to address a mental health issue is a decision that weighs heavily on some folks. They might feel there is a social stigma attached to medication, or they may feel that they should be able to solve their problems without taking any medications. There is a way of viewing the role of medication that avoids getting caught up in these mental Escape Rooms, and makes forming a decision about their use much easier.
Insecurity is something everyone experiences. For some it is a rare and passing event. Like a comma in a sentence. It causes a momentary pause, but derails nothing. For others insecurity occurs frequently and with an unnerving intensity that derails everything. What may surprise you to learn is that insecurity is optional. If you are determined, you too can tame insecurity and regain control of your life.
When it comes to breaking free from the grip of anxiety, you need to look for experiences that prove you are the master of your fears. Talking won't do. It's a start, but not enough. You need action. Today’s guest, Ben Eckstein, is a therapist who work in Durham, NC, and specializes in helping people overcome anxiety. He provides practical insights into the importance of squaring off against fear by behaving in ways that convincingly prove to your inner mind that you are the boss.
Getting married is easy. Staying married is much harder. Remaining married and being happy is harder yet. Of the many topics that create conflict in a marriage money ranks near the top of the list. You can avoid many of the arguments and stress that money causes in marriage if you take a few common sense steps prior to saying “I do.”
When your teenager is struggling with anxiety it can be painful to watch. Many parents feel helpless, confused about how to encourage or intervene in a way that moves their teen out of anxiety and into a happier more confident state of mind. Dr. Daffon has years of experience helping teens and parents who find themselves in this situation, and her article provides three powerful ways to move forward on the path to resolving anxiety.
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