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For more years than I can remember, I have been a hugger. I’m not sure how it happened because I can’t recall my own father ever taking me into his arms and hugging me as a child. Somehow I just found out on my own how hugs can help comfort, encourage and...
When you’re tired life isn’t much fun. You feel lousy and you don’t get very much accomplished. The worst part is, you don’t have the energy to do anything about your situation. You’ve run out of fuel and there’s no filling station in sight. Thank God I don’t have many days like that, but when...
February 5, 2015 How to Live Everyday with a Positive Mindset Our attitude is a combination of our thoughts, feelings and actions. Our attitude is our statement to the world of who we really are, regardless of what we say. Our life is merely a reflection of our attitudes. Our...
Probably the most important factor in worry prevention is the prevention of fatigue. I have found in my own life that when I’m worn-out physically, I am susceptible to worry. Much like the way fatigue lowers our resistance to the common cold, fatigue lowers our resistance to the emotions of...
“You are a workaholic!” was the last thing wanted to hear when I was going through burnout at the age of 27. First of all, being referred to as such would have implied that I was not in control of an area of my life, that I had an addiction. Not me! I...
Today we are celebrating my mother Theresa’s 88th birthday. Her energy and positive outlook on life leaves an impression on everyone she comes in contact with. At her age she is not even thinking about retirement and goes to work every day her health permits. She used to tell people “I want to...
What is depression? Depression is a sickness that we can trace right back to biblical times when we read about Job, who lost fortune and family and was afflicted with boils covering his body. Who wouldn’t be depressed in those circumstances? Today over 75,000 people per year, commit suicide in...
Know when enough is enough Don’t wait too long before taking a break. Some people need a reason for everything, and thus don’t take a vacation until they desperately need one – when they are physically exhausted, burned-out, or ill. The best time to plan your next vacation is, before...
Our goals can cause collapse One major cause of my burnout as a young entrepreneur at the age of 27, was the fact that my goals were setting the bar too high. I had set my goals high, aware that they had to make me stretch but unaware that we...
by Ben Kubassek · Published January 24, 2014 · Last modified July 11, 2015
Understand what an emotion is An emotion is a “stirred up reaction” such as love, hate, fear, anger or grief which are also referred to as emotional overload symptoms. An emotion is aroused when a person views something as either good or bad. However, an emotion does not always have...
