When we take the time to get to know ourselves, we are able to predict when a storm is coming. We also have the power to remove excess...

That's what therapists are for! #ReadTheStain #writer #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #mindfulness #therapy #friendship...

We are told to achieve, work hard, be successful, play the game and get "ahead." Ahead of others, that is. Scarcity means half of us have...

Fast boats are cool, but have you ever thought about pontoons? Twin air filled tubes lift a deck high above the surface to chill out on....

When we can't do it all, we should focus on our priorities and bow out of everything else gracefully. Ask: Which obligations am I ready...

Compassion and boundaries work really well together. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth...

Perhaps we've been acting (e.g., normal, strong, likable) for so long that we've forgotten who we really are. We may feel hollow, like...

Have you noticed that those who have the most aren't actually happy, but still cling to the idea that getting more will do the trick?...

Life does not have to be exciting to be worthwhile. We need days to sink into our bodies and rest. If we don't feel like doing much,...

Whether we are physically tired or find certain people tiring, we need rest. How hard is it for you to say something like, "I have a...

In ideal circumstances, we have an enjoyable job that pays well and allows plenty of time and energy for a richly satisfying personal...

How bored is your muse? Perhaps it is time for the writer to lighten up and have fun. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology...

It's easy to act stressed under pressure, but how many of us are calm and think clearly? No one is born a Buddha. Those who value peace...

Overcoming the urge to feel important by appearing "busy" all of the time is one of the ways we learn patience and act with purpose....

We don't need to be reckless to have a good time, but we should make an effort to enjoy life once in a while. Ask: Are my dancing shoes...

Vacations are exciting, but when was the last time you felt deeply rested? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology...