Desperately Seeking Serenity

Issue # 10 | March 5, 2025 Happy Wellness Wednesday Reader,Have you been feeling overwhelmed by everything happening in the world right now? Does the news leave you anxious, frustrated, or exhausted? I totally get it. In times like these, it’s easy to feel like we’re spiraling. 😵💫 Right now, so many people are feeling stressed and powerless—and it makes sense. The political climate is tense, the future feels uncertain, and everywhere we turn, it seems like there’s another reason to worry. But...

Issue # 11 | March 12, 2025 Happy Wellness Wednesday Reader, Have you ever received feedback, and instead of feeling curious or empowered, you were filled with anxiety, frustration, or defensiveness? Receiving critical feedback used to be one of my biggest challenges. It wasn’t that I didn’t want to improve, but feedback triggered anxiety and defensiveness. I would either shut down or become argumentative, blaming others for my reactions. It wasn’t until a few years ago when my manager...