Is it time for a change? Maybe you want to lose those 10 pounds, quit smoking, limit social media, come home from work on time, etc. We all have something we want to change and need that extra push to do it. But change is not that easy. Often what happens is that we start…

What makes a person a “success” at work? Consider the person who seems to get promotions, is likeable and appears to have it all together. What makes that person stand out? To answer this, I looked at the psychological research on workplace success. MacRae and Furnham at the University College of London identified six traits…

I often get this question: If I stop my antidepressant, will I experience withdrawal? While the answer may surprise you, it doesn’t mean you are addicted to your medication. Antidepressants don’t create addictive like behavior such as craving, lack of control to gain the substance or negative consequences. If you have been on an antidepressant for…

A few years ago, I had the privilege to meet with a church book club that chose my book, Letting Go of Worry, as their reading selection. I made a brief presentation and then opened the floor for questions and comments. It was obvious. People had worry. In some cases, worry had become debilitating. It…

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