How is that New Year’s Resolution Going?

The goal isn’t the problem. If you have already moved on and settled into the “same ole” routine, you are in pretty good company. If I can barely run 2 miles and I want to run a marathon, then at the end of 2 miles it is easy to come to the conclusion that there...

Holiday Survival Part 3: Coping with Grief

Holidays Remind us of Loss The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration. We see friends and family who we haven’t spent time with for a while. We attend gatherings and review the year, revel in our accomplishments, talk about the kids, laugh and enjoy...

Holiday Survival, Part 2: Coping with Anxiety

Holiday Worries The holidays often bring anxiety and worry. What gift will I buy for so and so? Who am I forgetting? Are these gifts good enough? Will they notice if I don’t get them anything? What if I don’t contribute to the office charity this year? Am I a bad...

Holiday Survival Tips, Part 1: “The Ally”

The Holiday Gathering Gauntlet Holiday gatherings can turn a happy time of year into a minefield of stress. Even if you are in good spirits, family gatherings can bring you to the verge of a breakdown. Most of us love our families, but getting together for a...

Man Alone in A Relationship

Always In Trouble  Men often struggle to understand what is happening in their relationship. You may feel you are always “in trouble”. You have no idea what she’s talking about. She said she wanted one thing, now today she’s mad that you aren’t doing...