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I am been doing a little experiment. I start my day with three specific statements of gratitude. I read that doing this can make a difference in your mood, but also your physical health. In fact, physically, gratitude leads to less aches and pains, lowers your blood pressure, improves your immune system, and helps you…

You feel anxious and don’t know why. Someone says something to you and you respond, “I’m sorry, what did you just say?” Have you ever had this experience? Your emotions have taken over and you can’t think. You find yourself overreacting to stress. When that happens, your emotions guide your thinking and behavior. In fact,…

Ann and Jennifer both lost their jobs during the pandemic. But their reactions to this stress were very different. Jennifer went into a downward spiral of anxiety and depression. Ann remained hopeful and optimistic. Two people had similar experiences, but  such different reactions. Why is that? The answer involves a number of factors: The perception…

Megan was anxious. She interviewed for a new job and was sure she wouldn’t get it. When I asked her why she felt this way, she interpreted the interviewer’s reactions to her as negative, “I could just tell she didn’t like me. She looked bored. She looked at me like she was judging me.” Megan’s…
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