10 Ways I Keep Calm When I’m Afraid To Fly
For my entire life, I have been afraid to fly. The technical term is aviophobia, and I definitely have it. I’ve flown many times in my life, and I’ve been scared every single time. Some flights have been better than others, but I always have “the fear.” I try to avoid flying when I can, as I almost always...
Reframing: How A Simple Shift Of Mind Can Help You Solve Problems
Here is a true story that illustrates that how we look at things makes all the difference in the world. A grandmother and grandfather are arguing over some petty matter. Unexpectedly, their young grandson — who has a life-threatening illness — points at the moon and says, “Don’t be mad, there is a happy moon in the sky tonight.”...
5 All-Natural Remedies To Treat Eczema Without The Doctor
Eczema is a skin condition where a section of the dermis become irritated, inflamed, itchy, flaky and occasionally blistered. It is surprisingly common in infants and children, but it is a problem that afflicts many teenagers and adults too. There is no sure-fire cure, and eczema sometimes goes away on its own, but there are natural treatment options that...
6 Cheap Date Night Ideas To Keep The Spark Alive
My husband and I have an adorable five-year-old child. While it’s great to do things together as a family, it can also be exhausting after awhile, as every parent needs a break. After many nights of Monopoly Junior and Trouble, we find ourselves in need of some adult time. Fortunately, we live near my son’s grandfather, who is kind...
Always Do These 7 Things Before A Weekend Trip To See Your Family
Last year, my husband, my son and I took a weekend trip to Tennessee to see my husband’s family. Since my husband and I are both high-anxiety people, we were pretty stressed for a couple weeks leading up to the trip. It was a 10-hour car trip each way from our home in the Midwest, and traveling with a...
10 TED Talks On Business You Need To Watch This Weekend
If you’re a businessperson or entrepreneur in need of a little inspiration, then these ten TED Talks are for you. TED Talks offer a stage for successful business leaders to present ideas that are particularly valuable to entrepreneurs. So, grab a coffee and get comfy this weekend. It’s time to be motivated, enlightened and inspired to achieve more —...
I Cut Gluten Out Of My Diet For 30 Days. Here’s What Happened
These days, going gluten-free is something of a fashion statement. It’s now cool to rock up to the trendiest cafe in town and loudly proclaim “I can’t have that, I’m gluten-free,” or to zero in on a rather delicious array of gluten-free cakes and sweets. It’s easy to see, based on this behavior, how wheat, rye and barley lovers might...
7 Benefits Of Being Single You Need To Know Now
Ahh, the single life. It sometimes gets a bum rap, doesn’t it? Single people are often stigmatized as being lonelier, unhealthier and poorer, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the opposite just might be true. Being single can be an awesome time in your life — don’t let anyone tell you any different! Sure, it’s...
How To Spend 72 Hours In Dublin: Castle, Guinness And Theater
Dublin, Ireland is suffused with people, places and experiences that burrow into your soul. Do you want to explore historic castles, wander through fragrant gardens and enjoy that world famous Irish hospitality? The city on the River Liffey seems to offer something for everyone. Indeed, great shopping, fabulous museums and scenic adventures are never far away when you are...
5 Reasons Why Getting Laid Off Was The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
Much like your first heartbreak or first fender bender, getting laid off feels like an inevitable rite of passage, albeit a pretty crappy one. For me, in my nine years post-college, I have had this happen not once, but twice. Now, I must admit, that both times were the result of the entire company closing so I was in...
