Featured Topic: Techniques to Relieve Stress Whether we are working in the business world, the field of education, medicine, information technology, or running our family, it is good to sit down periodically to take stock of our goals, how far we have met them, and how to set priorities towards their attainment. It is helpful to stop and ask ourselves, "Where is our attention going? What are our priorities?" We may find that we spend too much time and attention on the monetary and … [Read more...]

Featured Topic: Techniques to Relieve Stress In our fast-paced culture, just about everyone feels stressed...by work demands, schedules and deadlines, if nothing else. But it's not necessary to stay stressed, and you don't have to quit your job to get some relief. It's also not necessary to learn to meditate or do yoga or Tai Chi, though those practices certainly help when you can do them. Let's look more closely at what you're feeling stressed by, and I'll offer some ways you can help … [Read more...]

Featured Topic: Techniques to Relieve Stress I kept a diary when I was young, like so many young girls do. It was a place to keep secrets and a place to bare my adolescent soul. But as I got older and started forming relationships with others with whom I felt safe in sharing confidences, I no longer felt the need to record my deepest thoughts in a diary. It seemed like such a childish thing to do. Then there came a time in my adult life, nearing age 50, when I heard a voice inside telling … [Read more...]