When things aren’t going quite according to plan, breathe. No one likes travel stress, but sometimes we create our own problems and cause unnecessary delay
When things aren’t going quite according to plan, breathe Just when did we all become so sensitive and overreactive to situations beyond our control? Recently, my husband and I travelled to San Diego for a surprise birthday and anniversary party. The weekend was a ton of fun as we connected with family we hadn’t seen…
Follow these simple steps and you’re sure to have a joyous Christmas every year There are many ways to make Christmas merry and memorable. Unfortunately, nowadays, it is sometimes difficult to feel the joy through the cluttered maze that has become Christmas. Through the years, Christmas has strayed too far from its original purpose and…
It is important to never stop questioning Last week, someone asked me where my ideas come from for my novels. And why I choose to write suspense novels. The answer might surprise you … I am insatiably curious! My inquirer asked if curiosity was taking a back seat lately to the idea of compliance. Although…
Do you find yourself worrying about what someone else thinks about you? Q: I feel like I spend far too much time worrying about what others think about me. How do you stop worrying about what others think? I feel like I am caught in a trap I cannot get out of. A: Being overly…
So why are we so rude to each other? I have been avoiding watching the news. It appears to me that we are spending far too much time engrossed in discussions that reduce our community-mindedness and personal accountabilities. Instead, we spend a great deal of time attacking individuals for their beliefs and/or lineage. Even the…
Our tips on how to combat impatience Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or…
You’ll be surprised at the impact on your mental and physical self
“I don’t have time.” How often have you said those words when it came to self-care? Oh, you know it’s good for you. But really, who has hours to spare just to take care of themselves? Quite simply, you do. In fact, you have more time than you think. These six self-care tips will each…
Focus on these three Cs – calm, collected and confident
Too often, we’re exposed to the energy-sucking power of worry. What a waste. But you can do something about it. As a young mom, I worried about making mistakes raising my children. I was so concerned about scarring them for life. Every article I read alluded to poor parenting as the root cause of children’s…
It never hurts to remember the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Faith Wood knows how to resolve conflict. Her years in front-line law enforcement taught her how to effectively de-escalate any situation to a successful conclusion. Faith will use her knowledge of conflict management to guide you through the often stressful experiences you may encounter in your personal or professional life. Communication can be a real…
Your face has a lot to say, even when your mouth is closed
The expression “you should probably tell your face that” is a way of telling someone that their facial expressions don’t match the situation. Thousands of times a day, we are exposed to the opportunity to decode visual clues. When someone says, “I love you,” we look into that person’s eyes to detect sincerity. When we…
When things aren’t going quite according to plan, breathe Just when did we all become so sensitive and overreactive to situations beyond our control? Recently, my husband and I travelled to San Diego for a surprise birthday and anniversary party. The weekend was a ton of fun as we connected with family we hadn’t seen…
