Experiencing stress about money is a common problem among many people living in America. A 2015 American Psychological Association (APA) Stress in America™: Paying With Our Health report notes results of their survey shows well over 70% of American noted emotional stress due to having money concerns and the percentages are within similar ranges across all regions ("East: 67 percent; Midwest: 63 percent; West: 60 percent; South: 66 percent"). The study highlighted the various sources of stress to include work, family responsibilities, and personal health concerns but money and finances was the … [Read more...]
Dealing With Life Problems From An Inside Then Outward-Focused Approach
This article will offer guidance on how to deal and address life problems that first starts from inside of you. We all will experience problems in our lives. It is the natural ups and downs that comes with living. We love the ups, but really struggle with the downs. Often, when we are experiencing problems we want to focus on and place blame for whatever is happening outside of us. Yet, starting with managing what is happening inside of us is the best place to focus because it will lead to our effective management of outside problems. Our inner world is our starting place in facilitating … [Read more...]
How To Make The Right Choice From A Difficult Decision: Slow Down To Listen In
How do you navigate making an emotionally difficult decision? Especially the decisions that has you saying no to something you want? Sometimes we want two separate things that are contradiction to one another, or goes against our priorities. For example, we say we want to save money for an emergency but then decide to say yes to buying those new pairs of shoes. Or, we say we want to create more life balance but we over commit ourselves and have a packed schedule. Before we make decisions, we must engage in an introspective process to really assess the impact of choosing it, and … [Read more...]
Set Boundaries In Relationships And Say ‘No’ More Often, Even If It Is Judged As Being Selfish
This article offers a guide to reframe the view on the word 'selfish' to help guide with setting boundaries in relationships by saying no more often. Many people have a difficult time saying no to people, especially their loved ones. Often, they express frustration and anger about 'being taken advantaged of,' but decline any solutions that would mean they do not give what is asked by their loved ones. The proposed solution is quickly meant with "but that would be selfish, and I can't do that." How is selfish defined and viewed? According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, … [Read more...]
