I feel saturated, bombarded by Covid-19 news. What about you? Dr. Neil Levitsky, a Toronto, Ontario psychiatrist, says we should be aware of pandemic news but limit how much we watch.[1] I agree. We recently celebrated the First Sunday of Advent whose first candle represents hope. For Christians, this hope exemplifies both the Nativity and …
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Fear or Hope?
We can’t help but read about the coronavirus. It’s all over the news. It was recently declared to be a pandemic—which means ‘sustained and continuous transmission of the disease.’[i] The virus is spreading, but should it spread fear, too? There are two types of fear: healthy fear that prompts fight or flight and saves us …
You Are More Than Your Job, Title or Degree
Healthy self-esteem is vital to moving forward well in life. Losing a job or retiring can trigger feelings of doubt, insecurity as well as a dip in self-esteem. You may wonder, Am I still valuable and worthwhile? Did you know, however, that categories, jobs or titles do not make us who we are? We are …
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