Most people have a hard time changing. They don’t realize how easy it is to feel better. The only reason change is difficult is because they listen to their mind. Their mind tells them all kinds of reasons why they shouldn’t take the necessary steps to feel better. All those…

At the start of a New Year, many people feel motivated to change something. They start with a firm resolve to end a particular behavior or engage in a new one. But usually, after a few weeks, the resolution gives way to a lack of interest and ultimately is altogether…

January 1st is when many people make a New Year’s resolution. And it might be the beginning of a new calendar year, but that doesn’t mean every day isn’t the beginning of a new year. …

According to the National Institute for Mental Health, in 2019, an estimated 66.3% of U.S. adults aged 18 or older have suffered from depression and received treatment in the past year. Coincidentally, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reports a severe increase in substance abuse since March of 2020, when…

The holidays can be the toughest time of year to stay abstinent from an addiction. Relapsing with drinking, eating disorders, and over-spending are at high risk during this time. The added stress of preparations, family relations, and feeling alone can trigger thoughts about your addiction. As a result, some people…

Loneliness is a chronic problem that keeps on growing. In December 2018, Phys.Org reported that three-fourths of Americans experienced moderate to high levels of loneliness. With more people spending time on their electronic devices, isolation from COVID, and increased working from home, the problem is only rising. Now, you don’t…

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we’re supposed to be thankful for our blessings. But for some people, it’s the worst time of year. Maybe there are financial hardships, unexpected tragedies, breakups, or some other type of upset or failure. When you’re in pain, it’s difficult to feel grateful…

Have you ever planned out your day, and it feels like a monkey wrench is thrown in, turning your world upside down? It’s terribly frustrating to think you have a good orderly direction for your day, and then all your plans are sabotaged. But it’s those moments of utter frustration…

Some people find the holidays a difficult time of year. When someone is alone and lonely, it’s challenging to be bombarded with messages of cheer and joy. It appears you’re on the outside watching everyone else have a good ole time. Everywhere you turn, it seems children are bouncing up…