Mind & Spirit

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Surviving family holidays

If the thought of the annual family gathering during the holiday period results in a sigh of resignation or a heart-stopping moment of panic, you’re not alone. But don’t worry — there are survival tactics to get you through this Christmas and many more to come.

Why Positive Thinking is Bad For You

“Now lets propose something radical and revolutionary. Lets propose that, no matter what happens to you, you do not stick a bad thing label on it. No matter what. You are fired from your job…your mortgage lender sends you a foreclosure notice . . . your spouse files for divorce . . . or whatever. […]

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Redefining Success

The measure of success isn’t one size fits all. For some it is achieving goals; for others it’s the ability to be happy and content; and for another group, success is the chance to positively affect the people around them. How should we define success?

Alone and loving it!

I love this post on solitude. As an only child I’ve always found it easy to spend time by myself and as an adult I sometimes have to remind myself to maintain balance and also spend time with friends, interacting and enjoying the exchange of thoughts, stories and ideas instead of quietly thinking by myself. […]