During such difficult economic times, many of us are – not surprisingly – experiencing much more stress in our lives. Our fight-or-flight instincts are constantly being triggered by unpleasant or anxious thoughts.  Since we are not engineered to function well … Continue reading →

In recent months, we have witnessed an interesting phenomenon.  Despite the downturn in the economy, many people are still earning a good living but almost everyone has drastically cut expenses.  People are doing everything they can to avoid buying things, … Continue reading →

In any American dictionary, you can find numerous definitions of the word “independent.” These include: not influenced or controlled by others; not subject to another’s authority or jurisdiction; not influenced by the thought or action of others; not depending upon … Continue reading →

When you’re interacting with someone, do you hear them or do you listen to them? And do you understand the important distinction between the two? Listening is often treated as the same thing as hearing. but hearing is the sensory … Continue reading →