Overwhelm

A study done in the 1970s included 40 students from the Princeton Theological Seminary. They were asked to deliver a sermon on the parable of the Good Samaritan. They were told that they would [...]

There’s immense change and uncertainty going on right now, and it’s probably going to stay that way for a while. Some people are struggling with overwhelming stress and fear because of what’s [...]

After I started my own company, I remember complaining to my husband that I was too busy and had too much to do. He so wisely remarked, “Don’t you get to set your own schedule now that you are [...]

It was a Wednesday, Nov 7th, 2012. I had a meeting with my boss right away in the morning. Several minutes later, I was back at my desk, packing up my things. It was like an out-of-body [...]

Worry is a strong trait that runs in my family.  My grandma was a master worrier.  She would get incredibly anxious when any family or friends were sick or traveling. You always had to call when [...]

To be honest, when I’ve thought about trying to find balance in my life, I’ve pretty much focused on dividing up my time.  I’ve felt like I need more time to spend on my health, with my [...]

How can we keep balancing the many aspects of our life under constantly changing conditions? One key is to be aware of the current situation and realize that some areas may require more time and [...]

The term, work/life balance, is incredibly misleading.  It sounds so simple.  After all, there are only two things to balance.  How hard can that be? But from experience, we know there has to be [...]

I’ve been putting it off and putting it off.  I can always find something more interesting or more fun to do.  But I know I have to do it and the sooner the better.  It’s like a shadow lurking.  [...]

Have you ever heard your heart ask you to pause, to step outdoors, to smile at another person, to stop for lunch, to listen to the breeze, to pardon yourself or another? This noticing, for me, [...]