If you notice that your child has trouble focusing on a particular task and is often overtaken by impulses and whatever he or she feels like doing, often without a thought of what the results of actions will be, or if he or she is unusually busy and active [...]
A familiar adage asks, “Why put off tomorrow what you can do today?” If procrastination could be summed up in a few words, that phrase would capture it all. Many have been touched by the effects of procrastination. The stress of waiting until the last minute, the angst of [...]
Caregivers give selflessly every day to people in need. Whether it’s a relative, a friend, or a paid position, caregivers spend themselves physically, emotionally, and mentally on their patients. But while they’re so busy caring for others, they may fail to care for themselves. This can lead to caregiver fatigue [...]
Once Upon an Ordinary Day One ordinary school day, Mrs. Johnson picked up elementary-aged Timothy from school and could tell something was bothering him. So she asked him, “How was your day, Timothy?” With a deep sigh, Timothy relayed the happenings of the day with great emotional clarity and [...]
Our jobs, whatever they may be, take up much of our lives. Not only does it take time to get educated or trained for whatever vocation we pursue, but once we start working, a significant amount of time is taken up with it until we retire from it. Work [...]
Fear of abandonment is an overwhelming feeling which can come as a result of earlier experiences in which someone was abandoned or left alone either physically or mentally. It can also come when a person’s source of comfort and safety has been suddenly removed. The result is a feeling [...]
The difficulties related to aging are often ignored in our society. It seems that society values youth and vigor, and when people get to a certain age, they’re often subjected to shocking statements related to their age by those who have not been confronted about their ageist prejudices, presumptions, and [...]
There are times in your life when you find that you are becoming consumed with accommodating other people. You can feel like you are taking on their problems and behaviors. This could indicate that you need to set a boundary. This can be difficult if you are a person [...]
We all have a story to tell. Some chapters of our stories are longer than others. Some chapters have more sap and joy while others have more despair and tragedy. There are individuals who deal with a lifetime of loss while others do not experience it until much later [...]
How To Communicate Better: 6 things which get to the heart of the issue No two people can effectively work together, live together, or abide together in some way without a good communication system. Whenever you see a harmonious relationship – individuals striving toward the same goals according to [...]
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