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Although stress and anxiety have indeed become major issues in this modern age, people throughout history have had to deal with stressful situations. We might not know how to deal with stress, but the Word of God and His promises can be our first port of call in a storm. Read more to discover Bible verses about finding God in stressful situations. Bible Verses about Finding God in Stressful Situations This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of [...]
It is human nature to be easily enticed or confused by the materialistic and fake society we live in. Unless you remember who you are in the sight of the Lord, you may live your life as a mere shadow of your true self. As the world gets increasingly fast-paced, the lines between what is real and what is false, or who is genuine and who is a pretender, have become blurred. It is easy to lose your identity [...]
Love it or hate it, work is one of those things that needs doing. Most of us spend a significant portion of our lives working and we do so to earn a living, which allows us to take care of our responsibilities and gives us room to enjoy things like vacations. Work can be enjoyable, but it is also often quite stressful. One of the major sources of stress in people’s lives is their work, and that stress can [...]
We all experience feelings of anxiety occasionally; from low levels of stress to sometimes even crushing anxiety. These feelings can vary in intensity and duration and what triggers them will also differ from person to person. For some people, being called upon in class or during a work meeting is terrifying, while for others meeting new people or being in crowds can make them anxious. Therefore, anxiety can ebb and flow depending on circumstances. However, for some individuals, anxiety [...]
Self-esteem can be lowered after a traumatic event, the effects of childhood abuse or neglect, or a life event. Your self-esteem can change based on your life experiences and relationships. It is how you view and appreciate yourself. Building self-esteem can take time, but it is well worth it. The Connection Between Self-Esteem and Exercise Consistent exercise boosts mood, confidence, and self-esteem. When we move our bodies as designed, the brain releases hormones and chemicals that leave us happy [...]
An eating disorder is a mental health condition that involves abnormal eating habits such as overeating, undereating, or eating nonfood items. Symptoms may vary, but the common thread underlying them all is an unhealthy preoccupation with food, body image, and/or weight that negatively impacts your physical and emotional health, makes it hard to focus on other aspects of life, and robs you of your joy. The 2022 text revision edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, [...]
When two people are in a relationship with each other, they have the opportunity to open themselves up to each other and build up a history of fruitful and positive interactions. If you accumulate enough of these positive and fruitful interactions with a person, that usually allows you to continue being open to them, and avoid trust issues. Trusting other people with pieces of ourselves isn’t an easy thing. For one thing, not everyone is trustworthy, and it isn’t [...]
When we’re feeling nostalgic, it’s tempting to say that things were simpler, better, or easier in the past. Often, parents of adolescents find themselves saying this as they consider the brave new world their children are navigating and trying to make sense of. It can be scary, and nostalgia can be a form of retreat. There’s nothing wrong with nostalgia; however, it can paralyze you in the present or blind you from seeing the beauty and opportunities that exist [...]
If you had the option to never feel or express anger again, would you take it? Depending on your experiences with anger, you might hesitate with your response, or you might respond quickly in the affirmative. Even people who have had mostly positive and healthy experiences with anger won’t necessarily feel warm feelings at the thought of anger. Anger is just that sort of emotion that’s an unwelcome visitor when it shows up. For a Christian who wants to [...]
Your work life can be all-consuming if you let it. There’s no shortage nor end of things to do, and you can always squeeze in some more work if you need the extra hours or overtime. Work can easily take over the vast majority of your time, and that’s one reason why it’s important to have work boundaries. Setting clear guidelines for where work starts and begins can have many benefits for your well-being. Work Boundaries Explained There are [...]
You may have heard about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in the past regarding children, but were you aware that adults can also live with this mental condition? Many children with ADHD eventually outgrow it, but about 60% of individuals still have adult ADHD. Symptoms of adult ADHD Do you often question why you struggle with a short attention span, listening to others, or impatience? These are some common symptoms of adult ADHD: Fidgeting and an inability to sit [...]
The excitement of retirement is supposed to be filled with expectations of exciting adventures. It is meant to be a time of enjoying the life that has been built. But for some couples, it becomes a time of heartache. Divorce in older couples (so-called, "gray divorce") is becoming more prevalent. Older couples are finding it hard to maintain a marriage that has had changes in the family dynamics, such as retirement and becoming an empty nest. Getting reacquainted as [...]
