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  • Impact of Mindset

    Have you heard the term mindset? Mindsets are cognitive frameworks that dictate how individuals perceive their abilities, challenges, and successes. Dr. Lauren Braithwaite wrote that the concept of mindset refers to our beliefs about how our intelligence, talents, and personal traits shape how we manage challenges, ultimately affecting our ability to achieve our goals. “What… Read more

  • You Can Think Positively about Failing

    February 2, 2026 “Failure is difficult and certain,” wrote blogger Delaney Tosh. It has been a big challenge for me to see failure with a positive perspective, as my anxiety often works in tandem with my fear. If I do not face them both down, anxiety wins. I know in my logical, rational mind that… Read more

  • Embrace Intention

    1/1/2026 Do you make resolutions each year? I once did, but not anymore. I am not a resolution person. For the last few years, I chose a theme word for the year, but often, by March, I often forget what it was. In 2026, I am taking a different approach. I am embracing intention. What… Read more

  • When Holiday Time is not a Joyful Time

    12/24/2025 “It is a Holly, Jolly Christmas; the best time of the year.” This song is often in the regular Christmas music rotation for the local radio station, and it is also on my personal Apple music playlist. This year, I was paying more attention to the lyrics of various songs that I had heard… Read more

  • Hope Matters. Hope is Essential

    12/6/2025 Are you a believer in hope, or are you cynic masquerading as a “realist?” I admit lately I spend more time in the second category than the first. My anxiety plays a big part in my view of life. My husband has asked me, “Why live in fear and be cynical?” I cannot always… Read more

  • Do You Feel Lonely?

    November 19, 2025 Have you ever felt lonely and lost in a room full of people? You do not have to be alone to feel lonely. Our modern life is designed for isolation. Yet, loneliness harms our bodies not just our minds according to the U.S. Surgeon General. The effect and mortality impact of being… Read more

  • Perfectionism is a trap, Do not get caught

    June 21, 2025 Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a relentless pursuit of flawlessness and high standards. It can manifest as self-motivation and drive to achieve success, but it often leads to anxiety and low self-worth when those standards are not met according to Psychology Today. Perfectionism is driven primarily by internal pressure to avoid… Read more