I saw a funny, yet not-so-funny quote the other day: “It’s almost time to switch from my everyday anxiety to my fancy Christmas anxiety.” This is a sad but true reality for many people this time of year. Does the holidays stress you out or do you relish them?  For...

Warning: This post may stress you out, so make sure you take a long, deep breath before reading further. Just kidding, of course, but stress is real, and it affects a lot of people negatively, especially this time of year. Just this week, my wife and I attended a dinner...

I recently conducted a survey of several hundred mothers asking them what is one thing, if resolved, would make their lives much better.  Can you guess the number one answer? They said, having their lives and homes more organized. Surprised? What about you, would you have answered my question the...

  Okay already, you’ve waited this long, so yes, exercise is not only good for your work performance and marriage: it is also great for you! No surprise, right? Well, it’s not uncommon to downplay our own needs, is it? Keeping up with work demands and our family schedule can...

When I was in Iraq, I participated in a memorial ceremony for an Army Colonel who had committed suicide.  He was a rising star in the Army, so when he made the unfortunate decision to end his own life, it was a huge shock.  On the surface, he seemed to...