anxiety

How to Exchange Anxiety for Peace

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I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety, and I knew I needed to alter my thoughts before they consumed my day. Reports of the recent deaths of children and youth in Israel sent my mind spinning in multiple directions. Safety suddenly seemed elusive as I imagined my own loved ones victimized by rampaging terrorists. Anxiety battered … Read more

How to Fight Anxiety with Healthy Living 

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Have you been in a desperate fight with anxiety? This year, I was, and at times I still am. But through my experience, I found the best way to fight anxiety is with purposeful, healthy living. Our bodies can be unreliable, especially when we need them most. But the true danger comes when we think … Read more

Finding Mental Healing Through God’s Love

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How do we find hope when the dark cloud of depression overshadows our lives? Where is God when our thoughts become scattered and fuzzy, our energy plummets, and unhealthy coping habits replace self-care? When this downward mental spiral threatens to overwhelm us, God’s love is the lifeline that can bring us back into the sunshine … Read more

Five Ways to Start a Healthy Lifestyle This Summer

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Summer can be a great time to focus on boosting your mental health. Warmer weather, longer days, and brighter skies naturally inspire and invigorate us, so why not use the benefits of summer to supercharge a healthy lifestyle? Our mental and emotional wellbeing are intrinsically linked to our physical condition, routines, and daily habits. In … Read more