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I’ve had a dog most of my adult life. Dogs are called “man’s best friend” for a reason, but the benefits go far beyond companionship. They promote emotional and physical well-being in ways we often don’t notice until we look back and realize how much better life feels with them around. They impact our life-satisfaction.…

Last week, a friend told me she had spent her lunch break crying in her car. Not because something terrible happened to her, but because she felt behind on Christmas. She said, “I’m overspending, overeating, and overstressed and Christmas hasn’t even arrived.” Her words might resonate with you. Before Christmas day arrives, many of us are…

Stress may be a constant companion, but the holidays can make it worse. Extra demands—shopping, travel, decorating, family expectations, social events can push even calm people toward overwhelm. In the first chapter of my new book Hope and Healing for Anxiety, I explain that unmanaged stress is often the doorway to anxiety. If you don’t recognize…

Stress is part of everyday life. Whether it’s related to relationships, finances, health, or work, stress represents the body’s natural response to challenges, change, and demands. In small doses, it can be helpful, motivating you to solve problems, stay focused, or persevere through difficult times. However, when stress becomes frequent or chronic, it can take…
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