Living on the North coast in Cleveland, Ohio I have mixed feelings about the change from summer to autumn. I love crisp autumn mornings that gradually warm into an afternoon of sunshine, and the vibrant colors of the landscape are energizing and breathtaking. However, I am a little deflated by ... Read more

Have you ever had a difficult situation or conversation and then 10 minutes later knew just what you should have said or done? How frustrating is that? But did you know that there is a way to prepare yourself for handling a difficult situation well? This is called rehearsal imagery, and you can ... Read more

The next time you find yourself with writer’s block, unsure about the next step of a project, or stumped by a problem — step away. Research has shown that taking a break or engaging in a repetitive activity, such as walking, helps with creative breakthroughs, problem solving and stress. This ma ... Read more

From time to time, we all have something going on that we are upset about — and for any number of good reasons. Perhaps a relationship has ended unhappily, you’re dealing with family problems, you’re unsatisfied at work, you have a serious illness, a loved one has died, you’re struggling with m ... Read more

Have you ever noticed, after a busy day, how you ache all over once you sit down to rest?  Most likely, you were feeling achy all day and ignored it or stayed on autopilot in order to get things done. There are times when we have to push through. However, when we live this way on a regular basi ... Read more