We face struggles, so we try to control the uncontrollable — but this only brings more stress. It’s better to stay in the zone of what we can actually control: ourselves. Quick answer: When we try to control people, outcomes, or circumstances outside our power, our stress and anxiety rise. […]
Stress
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We think our lives have a strength to them, but remove a few Jenga pegs, experience a shock, and we can easily topple to the stress. So we build with each other and find new resilience. A couple of mornings ago, my son said “Nice Jenga Dad.” I was puzzled […]
Christmas Day can be one of the most stressful days of the year. Expectations, relationships, presents all can push the stress elves levels to the max. There is a saying ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ I have noticed that the rising tide of Christmas stress lifts everyone’s boat. Ques of traffic […]