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How to Avoid a Financial Disaster
How many credit cards do you think the average American holds? The answer is four. Although there are exceptions, like Walter Cavanagh of Santa Clara, California, recognized by the Guinness World Records as holding 1,497 cards! We sure do love our plastic! Worrisome, however, is how much debt we’re carrying on these cards. According to…
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Brighten Your Day With These Eight Spirit-Lifters
“Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” Christian D. Larson Let’s just face the sad truth. Bad days happen, like when you find out your work proposal was turned down, when you plan a barbecue for the weekend and it’s going…
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How to Transition Back to Work After Maternity Leave
Making a successful transition back to work after maternity leave is critical for both parents. It will be a challenge, but there’s no need to put your career on hold or struggle unnecessarily. Working while raising a family is manageable with the right advice and information. Consider the following ideas to make the transition easier.…
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Talking to Your Teen About Suicide
As of the writing of this article, youth suicide is affecting families across the nation. Since 2007, the suicide rate among American youth ages 10 to 24 has increased by almost 60%. In September 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, kids ages 11 to 17 reported the highest rates of suicidal ideation compared to any other…
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Self-Care for Depression: Tips to Help You Feel Better
When a person experiences depression, key ingredients of a healthy lifestyle can suffer—diet, physical activity levels, and sleep. By the same token, maintaining adequate nutrition, regular physical activity, and a proper sleep schedule can help relieve tension and stress and leave a person less vulnerable to depression and mood changes. Here are some self-care activities…
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Preparing for the Impact of Retirement On Your Relationship
Many couples look forward to retirement, believing it will result in more time for travel, hobbies, and family visits. While most retiring couples adjust to this new life stage relatively quickly, they may not always anticipate how retirement may change their relationship. Even couples with a happy marriage can experience bumps on the road to…
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Signs of Problematic Drug and Alcohol Use
Millions of Americans are addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Do you wonder if this might include you? Or someone you care for? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), people from all backgrounds experience addiction. Addiction doesn’t care how old you are, how much money you make, or your skin…
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Preparing For Fatherhood
Researchers have identified the transition to parenthood as one of life’s most challenging milestones that can either bring couples closer together or push them apart. Think Ahead About Potential Stress Points After the baby has arrived, make spending quality time alone together a priority, and you’ll find a way to make it happen. …
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Coping With Bipolar Disorder
Everybody goes through times of great joy, sadness, or anger, and everyone has to deal with life’s difficulties. However, for people who suffer from bipolar disorder, the manifestation of these emotions can be magnified, even excessive. And often, these behavioral changes can scare the heck out of loved ones who have no idea what is…
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How to Treat Anxiety
There are many different approaches to treating anxiety, including medical treatments, psychological therapies, and self-help (e.g., complementary and alternative therapies or lifestyle approaches). However, when a treatment is shown to work scientifically, this does not mean it will work equally well for every person. The best strategy is to try an approach that works for…