“Grape or Fruit punch? Chocolate or vanilla? Pizza or McDonalds?” These were some of my favorite “this or that” questions to answer as a kid. And I still love any question about food! Today, if someone asked me “Star Trek or Star Wars”… it would be a tough answer, but I usually have to pick … Read more
Have you had enough of stress and anxiety and want to understand some coping skills you can use to reduce your anxiety (or avoid it altogether)? Anxiety, triggered primarily by stress, affects millions of adults each year. Chronic anxiety, known as anxiety disorder, can disrupt everyday routines and leave individuals feeling overwhelmed. However, simple steps … Read more
If you live with anxiety, you likely want to do whatever you can to relieve it. For example, maybe you’ve considered using a service dog for anxiety. Dogs have long been used as service animals for people with disabilities. They can also serve those with mental health conditions like anxiety. But what qualifies as a … Read more
The first day of work at a new job is exciting and stressful. The comfort of knowing you have a place where you belong can be silenced by not feeling like you belong. Icebreaker questions for work can alleviate the negative and make you even more appreciative of your new job. If you have ever … Read more
Aren’t kids so interesting? They have so much personality… and much to learn about the world. They can also be both simple and complex. They have no filters, often making them say exactly what they think and feel. Yet, they can also be shy… closed off, and secretive at times. Grown-ups can learn so much from … Read more
There is arguably no more difficult time in living memory for nurses and nursing students. However, the past two years have seen unprecedented challenges for nurses and healthcare workers, and nursing affirmations are more crucial than ever. Nurse affirmations can be an excellent way for nurses, nursing students, and other healthcare workers to create a … Read more
No one would ever put “event manager” on a list of the best jobs for introverts. I bet you are already cringing at the thought of a fellow introvert. I am an introvert and was an assistant event manager for a few years. While I dreaded it most days, the positive side is that I … Read more
The last few years haven’t been easy, and the next few might not be any better. Yet, with all the uncertainty in the world today, it’s essential to try and ground yourself. A great way of doing so is by repeating positive affirmations. While repeating these short phrases may seem odd at first, it activates … Read more
Are you scouring the internet and newspapers for job vacancies, and perhaps you’ve found quite a few that sound like great opportunities? But there’s only one problem: you suffer from anxiety, and you aren’t sure if these jobs are suitable or if they’ll set off your anxiety triggers. When it comes to finding the perfect … Read more
Bible journaling, note-taking, and highlighting in our bibles are everyday things among believers. Much like a student with college textbooks, bibles for us are the textbook of our faith. We feel the Bible is our Basic Instructional Book for Living Everyday. Given the Bible’s vast importance, we understand the desire to know “Is Bible journaling disrespectful?” … Read more