Some time ago, there was a man on the plane sitting next to me who looked rather down. So I greeted him with a cheerful “How are you?” “OK,” he said. Then he asked, somewhat perfunctorily, “How are you?” “Great!” I answered. The man responded by saying, “You sound too cheerful for me. In fact, you make me tired just …
There’s always something you can do to manage your stress
It’s downright scary in the world … with a virus operating … with economies struggling …with businesses facing an uncertain future … with school procedures changing weekly … and with relationships under stress. And if you’re not concerned, then you’re not informed. ► 1. Ignore the small stuff. You’ve only got so much energy. So spend it wisely. And some …
How To Handle Someone’s Life-Sucking Entitlement Attitude
About a hundred years ago, Czech author Franz Kafka wrote: “There are two cardinal sins from which all the others spring: impatience and laziness.” In today’s world, it wouldn’t be politically correct to call someone lazy or impatient. So we talk about entitlement instead. And every day, the national news is filled with stories that showcase an entitlement attitude. Of …