by Richard Amaral | Jan 7, 2023 | Balanced living, Change, Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Psychology
Every year around this time, I like to set some goals/plans/intentions for the upcoming year. I might also start writing out some dreams for the next few years of my life—five-year or ten-year plans. I’ve been going through this process for as long as I can...
by Richard Amaral | Dec 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
There have been a lot of challenges for a lot of people this past year. But the year is coming to an end, and a new one is about to start. And I’m grateful that you have been opening up these emails and sharing them with those whom you think might benefit. Thank...
by Richard Amaral | Dec 17, 2022 | Mental Health, Relationships, Thinking
In last week’s post, I wrote about how the Holiday season can be stressful for people because they might find themselves sharing a dinner with an individual(s) who can sometimes get under their skin. So, for this post, I want to talk a little bit more...
by Richard Amaral | Dec 10, 2022 | Mental Health, Stress
During this time of year, it’s common to feel some tension or stress related to the Holidays. Sometimes the stress has to do with the anticipation of high credit card bills or the stress of trying to find (and afford) the right gifts for the people you care about. For...
by Richard Amaral | Dec 3, 2022 | Depression, Emotions, Mental Health
Last week, I wrote about financial grief – the feelings of loss and grief one experiences after losing much of their finances. It also got me thinking about the different types of losses that can cause a person to grieve, especially as it relates to their...