Tag: anxiety
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Seeking Strength Within the Struggles of Life
If there’s one common diagnosis (besides viral illnesses) I see often in my medical practice, it’s anxiety. We all carry worries. High social standing or a stellar financial portfolio do not make us immune to life’s challenges. They only lead us to believe we can handle every set back on our own. But this couldn’t…
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Prayer: A Pathway Toward Peace of Mind
Chronic stress is at an all-time high. In a recent survey by the American Psychological Association, a majority of Americans said their stress levels had increased and around 75% reported physical or emotional symptoms due to stress. Many factors contribute to this up tic but according to the Bureau of Statistics, money is the biggest…
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If You Want to Overcome Anxiety—Learn Contentment
What is one dependable way to lessen worry and anxiety immediately? Learn contentment. Yes, this sounds counter to everything we hear and read in the media. From television commercials to Facebook feeds, we’re lured into thinking that we’ll never have enough. Sound bites and Instagram reels convince us our lives are not as glamorous or…
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Refocus Your Thoughts to Overcome Anxiety
What do you do when bad news presses you from all sides, threatening to overwhelm your heart? You purposefully refocus your thoughts to overcome anxiety. I know this sounds hard—impossible really. But remember—nothing is impossible with God. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes and enable you to see beyond the constant tragedies reported…
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Coeurageous—Moved by the Heart to Live and Act Fearlessly
Over six years have passed since the inception of my website, Coeurageous. Much has changed since I penned my first blog post. But yet, much has stayed the same. Anxiety levels have soared since the pandemic and haven’t settled down. Fear is at an all-time high. The need for encouragement and hope has moved us…
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Trust Jesus With Your ‘What Ifs’
If I’m totally honest, I admit I worry too much. With the daily disasters reported in the news, it’s easy to get caught up in the ‘What If’ game. This is especially true when it comes to my grandchildren. What if they become ill, what if they’re in an accident, what if . . ….
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Seeking Out My Solitary Place
Our boots crunch in the new fallen snow blanketing the path as we wind our way through the forest. From a nearby bush, a cardinal startles at our presence. With a flash of red and the flurry of wings, he is gone. My husband and I walk in companionable silence as the trees bend to-and-fro…
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Searching for the Most Important Piece
This morning I struggled to see clearly. I was making a smoothie for breakfast but couldn’t find the part to blend it. The most important piece was sitting right in front of me, but I failed to locate it. This same thing happens when I search for something in the refrigerator. As my mother would…
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Can We Learn to Live with Risk?
The level of anxiety in my world is exhausting. I love my work, but this is hard. Trying to be a light in desperate times takes a fortitude I’m not sure I possess. Yet, this is the reason I started the ‘Coeurageous’ blog, long before Covid 19. The raised sense of anxiety started on 9/11,…
