by Teri Claassen | Sep 23, 2015 | Depression, Faith, Fear, Healthy Living, Stress
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya Angelou Butterflies have a very special personal meaning to me. When I think of the realities that a butterfly has to go through, I am amazed...
by Teri Claassen | Jul 8, 2015 | Boundaries, Coping, Healthy Living, Stress
Stress comes in all forms and is an unavoidable part of life. Ideally the best thing would be to eliminate as much as you can, but when stubborn stress keeps sticking around, there certainly are ways to cope with it. Check these out and pick several that seem doable...
by Teri Claassen | May 27, 2015 | Anxiety, Coping, Family Issues, Parenting, Stress
It sure is a stressful world for us adults, but what about our kids? Oftentimes a child will mimic their parent’s emotional state. So if we are stressed- our children will feel it and could be stressed as well. I know many people who say, “If only I could go back to...
by Teri Claassen | May 20, 2015 | Anxiety, Coping, Fear, Negative Self Talk, Stress
Fear and Anxiety can be paralyzing. It can stop you from being productive and can cause you to have a very negative view of the world. Here are 5 quick tips to help if you find yourself being controlled by fear and anxiety. 1. Breathe Consciously- How often do we find...
by Teri Claassen | Mar 4, 2015 | Depression, Fear, Grief Issues, Negative Self Talk, Perfectionism, Self Esteem, Shame, Stress
Bad things do happen; how I respond to them defines my character and the quality of my life. I can choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of my loss, or I can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift I have – life...
by Teri Claassen | Apr 30, 2014 | Family Issues, Parenting, Stress
I admit, sometimes I am not always a patient parent. But that is an area I try to be mindful and intentional to work on. My goal is to not get caught up in the emotion of the situation and remain flat, direct, and unemotional as I react to whatever craziness is before...
