One of the best relaxation and thought-stopping techniques I’ve found – which also is an excellent way to relieve anxiety, reduce repetitive negative thoughts and help you fall asleep – is a simple process that combines deep breathing with counting. I’ll explain why it works later, but first let me tell you how easy it… Read More
Imagine yourself driving through Fast Food Heaven. (You know the place. It’s that two-mile stretch of prime real estate where Taco Bell, Del Taco, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Arby’s, El Pollo Loco and every other fast food restaurant imaginable are all conveniently located.) You’re not just hungry, you’re really hungry. You’re starting to feel weak… Read More
You’ve probably been told many times that, when someone hurts you deeply, you have to forgive and forget if you ever want to experience peace in your life. The problem with that advice is this: Unless you have surgery to remove the painful memories from your brain, it’s impossible to forget. So that leaves you… Read More
Take a deep breath. Read the rest of this sentence. Notice the computer screen in front of you (or feel the cell phone or tablet in your hand). There. Even if you can think of nothing else, you have three things to be thankful about: You’re alive, you’re educated and you have access to technology… Read More
Two of the most powerful words in the English language are and and but. In a split second, the word but can demolish our most loving thoughts, kindest words and best intentions. For example: “I love you more than I’ve ever loved anyone else in my entire life, but …” “I’m sorry your dog got… Read More
