When you are going through a rough period, you must be kind to yourself. This is sometimes hard to do, but is essential. Learn why and how.
I don't know of many people who don't get angry at themselves for one thing or another. We need to stop being so hard on ourselves. We are only human and not perfect.
There are so many articles, sites, books and programs out there to tell you how to be happy. I know because I've been reading them! It made me rethink happiness and here's why.
Dealing with the death of a loved one is hard enough, but when my GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) reared it's ugly head up again afterwards, it complicated my grieving progress.
It seems to me that all television commercials copy each other these days. Here are some of the things I'm sick of seeing!
Anxiety disorders are very common and yet most people who have them live in shame. It's time for society to understand this disorder and give it some respect.
Some days you need to do something that makes you feel good or helps you deal with your problems. Here are some of my favorites that I occasionally resort to. I hope they help you too!
Are drug companies sabotaging themselves with ads?
Being a caregiver can be mentally, physically and emotionally exhausting. It is vital that you give yourself some care too.
There are so many survey sites, but most of them are not worth your time, in my opinion. Here are five that have stood the test of time and have become my favorites.
We are taught to be optimistic, to see the glass as half full. Why I had to see the glass as half empty.
Being a perfectionist can wear you out. Learn how to stop and you will be happier.
The expressions I'm tired of hearing! I hope they disappear in 2013.
Sometimes we give our parents and other elderly relatives the wrong kind of help. Find out the best way to be there for them and when to back off.
How being single and unattached has it's advantages.
Many people suffer from holiday depression. Here are some tips to help you deal with it.
Getting older has some great benefits! Learn some of my favorite things about getting older.
Saying "I've made some bad choices" does not get you a free pass to absolution.
Before getting into Internet Marketing, read the truth about it and what the hardest part is.
I'm the wasp whisperer, a nickname given to me because of the way I talk to bees and wasps.
Ways to ease the pain of losing your pet.
Have you experienced these surprising events that make you feel older?
A way I found to relax. a method I call "Stay Still and Chill."
Are you afraid to be happy? Afraid it will bring bad luck? Read on about this often overlooked superstition.
A surprising reaction to a Urinary Tract Infection that everyone should know about.
All about Kenneth Avery, superb Hub writer and genuinely good person!
Tips to keep your cat from scratching on your furniture or carpets. Useful items to use to train them not to scratch.
When you believe someone's lies, are you being gullible? Or could you just be too sane to know they're lying?
Corn relish is just one of the delicious salads of summer. Try my simple and quick recipe!
People with anxiety disorders suffer embarrassment from this problem. Learn why and how to help them.
A guide to self-pity, why it's ok to feel this way, with tips to help you through it.
If you mutitask, you might be doing more harm than good! Read on to find out why.
Looking at the sports headlines lately has left me wondering, what the heck has happened to sports? There has to be some major changes!
Now that it's winter, get your cat a self heating cat bed or pad to keep him warm through the winter!
I often wonder about things that just pop into my head. I call them mental musings! Find out some of these things here.
There are so many things to get your cat for Christmas. Here is my cats wish list!
The news that there is a petition to get the Kardashians off TV was good news to me. How do you feel about it?
Colored fluorescent lights can add so much to a room and be great fun to experiment with! Try these and see what affect it has.
Can you really believe customer reviews? I think not, and this is why!
When someone we love dies, it changes your life forever. What we don't realize is that sometimes grief can be sneaky and affect so many other part of your life, ones you might not even be aware of. Learn how some reactions are by-products of that grief.
Another way to prepare fried tomatoes, besides the green Southern style.
Old sitcoms can be a wonderful way to be less stressed!
When and how did friendship become a lost art?
This is about my mom and her dementia, and how this disease robs you of your final goodbyes.
How having a good cry can be the best therapy. Don't be ashamed...have a good cry!
There is much more to Ham Radio than people think. Hams help out in disaster situations and sometimes provide the only available form of communication.
Make Easter a special occassion for the adults in your life too! Baskets for them are a fun way to celebrate this holiday.
Feral cats can be turned into friendly pets with a lot of patience and love. Here are my tips on how to make that happen.
Helping someone who suffers from an anxiety disorder can be hard and confusing. Here are some ways to help them through this ordeal.
Although cooking for one can be challenging, planning ahead can make it easier and cheaper. With a little time spent in one day, you can have meals all week long!