We are all experiencing a number of challenging circumstances these days which are taking their toll on our mental health and well-being. In this episode, I discuss the differences between optimism and pessimism and how we can learn optimism to decrease our risk of depression. Negative and destructive thoughts can have a powerful impact on… Keep Reading
Episode 4: How to Manage Emotions Well
Emotions are a part of life. Some people avoid and bury their emotions while others get stuck and ruminate on their emotions. Neither approach is healthy and productive. In this episode, we learn what emotions actually are, the importance of allowing ourselves to experience all emotions, and we discover how to manage our emotional experience… Keep Reading
How to Thrive During a Crisis
At the time that I am writing this, the entire world is dealing with a global pandemic. The coronavirus is rapidly spreading to every community and impacting the lives of essentially every person on the planet. While the full impact of Covid-19 will affect each person differently, no one will be left unchanged by this…. Keep Reading
How to Use Your Mind to Calm Anxious Thoughts
Have you ever gone through a season of life that felt impossibly busy? You find your mind in a state of panic and stress trying to figure out how on earth you will get everything done, get everyone where they need to be when they need to be there, and still stay sane? You feel… Keep Reading
The Best Way to Transform Your Will and Behavior
There is a small section in Romans where Paul discusses his struggles with sin in a way that all of us can relate to. If you’ve ever read the passage you’ve probably nodded your head vigorously in agreement. ” I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t… Keep Reading