The first time it happened I was in Vegas of all places. My husband had a work trip in sin city and I tagged along to enjoy a little getaway from the usual chaos of life with small children. My girlfriend and her husband were there too and we were schmoozing and dining out and partying like a bunch of … Continue reading Anxiety
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Stress and Sacrifice in Competitive Sports
Just the other evening as I was kissing my oldest son goodnight he asked if I would sit with him for a minute. "I'm feeling really stressed out mom and I want to talk to you about it" he said. Of course immediately my brain started racing with worst possible scenarios. I was certain something terrible had happened … Continue reading Stress and Sacrifice in Competitive Sports
How You Can Be 10% Happier
"What a bunch of hippy dippy baloney!" - Lord Business (Will Ferrell) from The Lego Movie I have always been attracted to the self-help movement. I have gone to countless lectures and read tons of books promising to help me love myself, stop worrying, solve all of my physical and mental woes, find the career of … Continue reading How You Can Be 10% Happier
My Biggest Lesson from the 21-Day Cleanse
I am a worrier. As far back as I can remember I have fretted over things, often to the point of developing a physical side effect like a nagging tummy ache. In fact, as a child people often compared me to my grandma who was famous for worrying over every little thing. This legacy has stayed with me … Continue reading My Biggest Lesson from the 21-Day Cleanse
Lori Leigh Wilson 