Ever notice how Thanksgiving and Christmas tend to bring out blues in some and blessings in others? Or how lonely people see vast spaces between themselves and others – even at festive holiday tables?
First glances show people blessed with close family and friends feel blessed over holidays while those alone feel abandoned. Not so. Loneliness [...]
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Holiday Blues for Business Boom
Expect Calm Under Pressure?
Experts tell us that when the going gets rough – brain chemicals get going. My question is, Do they move you into calm or chaos? If you’ve ever felt your amygdala heat up when a person upsets you – or if you’ve basked in inspiration of genuine encouragement, you also know a brain’s hormonal force. [...]
Overjoyed or Overwhelmed this Christmas?
Job loss, economic woes. Why do tough times stir despair in some and courage in others, especially during holidays like Christmas? When people feel life hitting back – below the belt, why do some rise and some fall?
I’d been inspired recently in discussions on this dilemma, with Robyn, Eva, Greg, Pamir, Jeannie, Lissa, Janet and [...]
