We just spent a week at a family reunion. If you listen to my podcast, you know that my wife, Jodi, and I took our...
The difference between a challenge and a problem is how we handle it. Anxiety, our own and that of others, is the key factor. Remaining...
I used to lead a leadership program for high school youth at the camp I served. One time, an instrutor was giving an example...
This episode is an example of why it’s important to be flexible. My personal travels and a case of stupidity caused it to drop a...
As a leader, people want to know where you stand. Learning how to do this in a healthy way creates the possibility for conversations that...
The healthy way to stand up for yourself is to take a non-anxious emotional stand. Avoid reactivity by not arguing and not agreeing. Understanding family...
I went for a long run recently on a brutally hot morning. The temperature was already at 80°. Many organized running events will cancel if...
Remaining a non-anxious presence when someone unleashes their anxiety on you is a challenge. The best response is don’t argue, don’t agree. This requires the...
Pain is not something to be avoided. It is a part of life and can help us grow. Research on physical pain shows that there...