Feeling Better Blog

My journey into space started when my sons bird escaped from its cage.

My new friend was visiting and because she has two birds of her own, my son knew she could help catch his bird and return it saf...

Falling asleep is supposed to be relaxing and enjoyable,

but for some it feels downright stressful.

If you are someone who struggles to fall asleep and/or stay asleep, 

it might partly be that stre...

The more we think, feel or do something with repetition,

We create neural pathways in our brains.

Because our brains are wired to be efficient.

They will automate the things we repeat.

These are o...

Stress is part of normal daily life. It's not a problem, unless we let it build up throughout the day. 

Imagine starting each day with a deflated balloon. 

And each time you experience stress you bl...

Sometimes I think I'm behind in life.

Wishing that I could have learned some of the lessons I'm learning now a bit earlier in life.

I have often thought that other people got "the memo" that I misse...

A boy and his grandfather had taken a long drive out to the desert for the day. 

Nightfall was fast approaching and the old trucks' gas tank was on the low side. 

They hopped into the truck to head ...

Guilt used to be one of my top emotions.

A few years ago, someone asked me what I got out of guilt.

This question perplexed me.

How in the world could I be benefitting from GUILT?

It feels terribl...

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps began using visualization and relaxation techniques  at the young age of eleven.

His swim coach, Bob Bowman gave Michael's mother a book on visualization and relaxation...

When you come to a fork in the road

how do you know which is the right path to take?

The answer is quite simple...

It depends on where you want to go.

Life doesn't just happen to you.

Remember, n...

Early in my childhood I created a story about the world being dangerous and unsafe.

I had fears about dogs, the dark, water, skateboards, mushrooms, choking and more.

So naturally I avoided these th...