Depression is My Drug Dealer
February 8, 2018
Depression is like a drug dealer offering me crack in the form of emotional darkness. For article “What I Learned About Depression from Johann Hari”, click on photo.
Tag: Mental Health
What I Learned About Depression from Johann Hari
January 27, 2018
You may not know his name. I didn’t, until I saw his youtube video about addiction, “Everything you think you knew about addiction is wrong.” If you have not watched it, it is worth the 15 minutes. Johann Hari describes addiction and how relationships and feeling like you matter to other people will support and … More What I Learned About Depression from Johann Hari
The 7 “Butts” that Will Rob You of Your Well-Being
December 22, 2017
Your “Butts” are your minds way of taking the easy way out ___ You have one life to live. How much of your life do you spend thinking about your “Butts?” .1 Butt I’m broken. Realize that you are stuck, not broken. .2 Butt my mind is so hard on me. Your mind will criticize … More The 7 “Butts” that Will Rob You of Your Well-Being
Your Words, Not Your Income or Your Body Fat Percentage are the Key to Happiness
December 16, 2017
For article, “The Words You Use to Describe Your Life May Be Making You Unhappy” click on the photo.
Are Your Words Getting in Your Way?
December 8, 2017
Scientists estimate that you think 70,000 thoughts each day. No wonder why you feel tired! 70,000 thoughts, yet all that I can get out of my 17 year old is that his day was “fine.” It takes 15 minutes of work to get one word. Getting to the other 69,999 might just drive me nuts… … More Are Your Words Getting in Your Way?
Can A Relationship Make You Mentally Ill?
November 29, 2017
Point blank — relationships are complicated. When they go south, they can sometimes be a blame game, and it’s all too easy point fingers at our partner when you-know-what hits the fan. But can we blame mental illness on our partner? While relationships can be amazing, enriching experiences, they do have the potential to be … More Can A Relationship Make You Mentally Ill?
Have you settled for a one-word-psychological-summary of your life?
November 27, 2017
Is the shorthand-version-of-your-day helping you to live the life that you want? Or is it getting in your way? For article “The Words You Use to Describe Your Life May Be Making You Unhappy” click on photo.
The Words You Use to Describe Your Life May Be Making You Unhappy
November 20, 2017
15 Uncommon words that will help you create a richer, fuller experience of your mental health “Words often represent a very partial, and sometimes misleading, account of what we actually feel.” David Wallin A word is not really just one word. Let’s say that you travel to Hawaii on an 8 hour plane ride … More The Words You Use to Describe Your Life May Be Making You Unhappy
Your Shadow is Only as Powerful as You Let it be
August 8, 2017
For article, “Yes, I Pray. And yes, I am crazy.” Click on the photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and … More Your Shadow is Only as Powerful as You Let it be
Why Did I Lie? Because I Am a Christian
August 3, 2017
For article, “Yes, I Pray. And yes, I am crazy.” Click on the photo above. I write articles about wellness, leadership, parenting and personal growth. My hope is to deliver the best content I can to inspire, to inform and to entertain. Sign up for my blog if you want to receive the latest and … More Why Did I Lie? Because I Am a Christian
Getting High on Recovery 