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Do you find yourself consistently miserable and stressed? I used to but now even my infamous ‘grumpy-old-man’ moods are underpinned by a strong undercurrent of contentment and joy. Why? Because along the way I have learned some awesome ideas More...

Just because you are a busy caregiver does not mean you can not enjoy the holidays. Even though you are stressed with many difficult decisions involving your elderly parents such as health and finances, doesn't mean the season has to be a total More...

Do exercise, just about any form, is a good stress smasher. Listen to your favourite music is also important too. Laugh and have fun can do wonders for body and More...

A panic attack can be a very frightening and uncomfortable experience, but it is absolutely not dangerous. It may be difficult to come to terms with the fact that you suffer from a mental illness, but you can't begin to help yourself until you More...

Stress has negative consequences to both your health and your relationships. The way to stay healthy and happy is to learn how to More...

Everyone gets into a big ol’ bad mood sometimes. I’m talking about the kind of mood that throws a spanner in the works, has you fuming at every little thing and threatens to ruin a perfectly good More...

Is it possible to avoid depression? What is the secret of cultivating happiness and avoiding periods of unhappiness? To a large extent, we determine our own frame of mind; we shouldn’t feel that we are a helpless victim to depression. Depression More...

Helping a friend, partner, or relative with depression is much like helping someone who has recently had surgery. Acceptance and assistance in both situations are foundations to recovery. However, failure to secure professional treatment for serious More...

Got the colder weather, sour relationshops, no money, poor health, plain ol' down 'n dirty blues? Try some of these strategies to blow away those dark clouds and let the sunshine into your life More...

What Is worry? Worry is a very strong feeling of anxiety. It’s fear of the unknown - the thought that the worst will More...