Practicing the art of selective focus to turn down the volume on anxiety-provoking chaos strengthens us to face greater challenges with...

When feeling provoked, remember: There is no need to get upset. Note the situation and postpone the feeling. Go about normal life....

The time spent understanding our emotional reactions is an investment in personal power. #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology...

On the surface, everyone wants optimal health, but we see people promoting illness in various ways. Pain can remind us of moments we must...

When we have a nagging feeling that we aren't like the others, our first question should be, "do I want to be?" It is possible we're...

Shall I continue or change course? #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #intention #choice #checkin #empowerment...

What happened is less important than our response. How did the experience shape who we are now? Is our character fixed or still...

We are worthy and the only approval we need is our own. This is the key to unlocking the life we are meant to live. #ReadTheStain #writer...

We all have tasks we find unpleasant and don't want to do. A therapist can help explore the reasons: Did someone force me to wash dishes?...

So let's create as we please. Our joy does not depend on the opinions of those who don't hear our muse. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology...

We may not want to hear it, but curiosity about self-improvement is a lot more fun than stifly defending the "flaws" we hope no one else...

We know we are the only ones who can change our lives. So, how's the plan coming? #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality...

Some see the world as broken. Others see opportunities to make things better. #ReadTheStain #writer #psychology #spirituality...

Is there any greater freedom than breaking free of what kept us from saying "Yes" to the life we want? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger...

When we are running away from something, we can stop, turn, and face it. And when we're exhausted from running to survive, we can pause...

Maybe it's the perspective we need right now. Staying there is a choice. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality...

The nature of the mind is to focus on pain - physical and otherwise. Today's challenge is to shift focus to where pain once was but no...

Wouldn't we try a little harder? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #mentalhealth #mindfulness #positivity #empowerment...

The first tiny step counts as much as the last when we pursue our passions. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

Is that why we let others decide - to have someone else to blame? #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #mentalhealth...