Anxiety sucks.  The constant worrying and tension can quickly burn you out and lead to depression.  I’ve found many activities to help relieve my anxiety such as exercising, going for long bike rides and playing video games.  Now there is research that supports the notion that video games can help with anxiety.  Well at least one of them has been proven to help…..Tetris.  I can personally vouch for this as I have found it nearly impossible to stay stressed while playing a good old fashioned game of Tetris. Researchers from the University of California (UC) Riverside have determined that playing Tetris increases “flow” which disrupts the patterns of worry.  Essentially playing Tetris can soothe the mind.  One of my favorite things to do on a Sunday evening is sit in a comfortable chair, put on one of my favorite podcasts and play a game of Tetris or Tetris Attacks on…

When you hate your job and the weekend is coming to an end Sunday evenings can be brutal.  As the evening rapidly approaches the dread can be overwhelming.  Or maybe you love your job or just slightly dislike it occasionally but still aren’t looking forward to Monday. The  anxiety and feeling of impending dread as you approach Monday is commonly known as the Sunday Night Blues. I HATE my job so I know this feeling all too well. If I am not careful the “Sunday Blues” can ruin most of my Sunday and cause a huge amount of anxiety and needless worrying. If you are like me and unable to just quit your job without another one lined up (I have 2 kids and too many responsibilities to just walk away) here are some tips that may help. Remember this too shall pass… It can help to remember that your…

Sometimes life can be tough.  Here are 50 ways to relax and unwind when anxiety is getting the best of you without spending any money.

“Just keep moving your feet.” That’s what my football coach told me years ago during practice when I was a running back in high school. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan Press On! has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” – Calvin Coolidge In my own personal experiences I have found that most of the things that I have accomplished or goals I have attained have not been because I am the smartest or the most talented. Instead it came from pure grit and my ability to keep pushing forward at all costs. Many time I had no idea what I was…

You probably worry too much. I know I used to. “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere”  – Erma Bombeck If you find yourself constantly focused on worst-case scenarios worrying can be a real problem and can send you into a disastrous tailspin. What if I fail? What if I get fired? What if I make a fool of myself? What if they don’t like me? The mountain of “what ifs” can overwhelm you and drain your energy and paralyze you with fear and doubt. Some worrying can be helpful if it causes you to avoid or fix a situation but chronic worrying can stress you out and interfere with your daily life. https://youtu.be/sdmAw5loUIc Worrying can cause a litany of issues.  These are just a few of the medical problems it can cause: Difficulty swallowing Digestion issues Dizziness Dry mouth…