The season of waiting (podcast 297)
Seasons of waiting can be long and miserable if we choose to see them that way. By doing that, we can create disagreeable feelings for ourselves. If we choose to…
Gratitude is good for you (podcast 296)
When you are feeling blue, or anxious, or discouraged, the fastest and most reliable method for lifting your mood is to focus on gratitude. This is a excellent strategy for…
The skill of asking for help (podcast 290)
How could asking for help be a skill that helps you to be stronger? Far from being a sign of weakness, asking for help might be one of the best…
The freedom found in forgiveness (podcast 289)
Forgiveness can help you find freedom from regret, bitterness, and frustration. Forgiveness can set you free and open the door to a brighter future. In this week’s podcast, learn more…
The perils of positive thinking (podcast 288)
There is a difference between “positive thinking” and thinking in healthy ways. You can think with a positive slant, while keeping a firm grip on what is real, what is…
Making peace with the inner critic (podcast 287)
Your internal critic can be a formidable foe, carrying vast emotional power. What could you accomplish if you could harness that power to serve you in striving for your goals…
Mired in misery (podcast 286)
If pain is inevitable, how do you avoid suffering? You can make the decision to focus on healing and moving forward, rather than looking back or staying mired in misery….
One __fill in the blank__ at a time (podcast 285)
“One day at a time” is good advice, but you may need to take things a little further. Problems can be more manageable, and joy can be more precious, when…
How to cope with the bad stuff (podcast 284)
Here are three suggestions to cope with the bad stuff, from the merely annoying to the tragic. The first is to understand how emotional energy works. The second is to…
The time to be happy is now (podcast 282)
Do you think you can’t be happy until your problems are solved? Problems and happiness can coexist, yes, in your life. In this week’s podcast, consider how you can be…