by Richard Amaral | Sep 3, 2026 | Burnout, Lifestyle, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
Like so many parents and families this past week, our kids started a new school year. And with the start of another academic year, there’s a sense of change and transition for both parents and kids. For kids, it means new classrooms, new routines, and new milestones....
by Richard Amaral | Jan 18, 2026 | Stress, Thinking
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – John C. Maxwell Every January, there is a specific kind of electricity in the air. It’s that “spirit of change” we all talk about. But let’s be honest: while messages tell us to...
by Richard Amaral | Nov 9, 2024 | Stress
If speaking is silver, then listening is gold. – Turkish proverb Think of the last time you had a conversation with someone about a personal issue you were struggling with. What was it that the other person did that made you feel better?...
by Richard Amaral | Feb 10, 2024 | Stress
“Stress acts as an accelerator: it will push you either forward or backward, but you choose which direction.” ― Chelsea Erieau In my previous post on the relationship between stress and performance, I talked about how a little bit of stress can be good. ...
by Richard Amaral | Jan 27, 2024 | Balanced living, Stress
“Stress is like spice – in the right proportion, it enhances the flavour of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you.” —Donald Tubesing Sometimes, dealing with some pressure or stress can be a good thing. A...
by Richard Amaral | Feb 11, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Emotions, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Stress
Getting old can bring many problems. Our bodies begin breaking down, and our memory starts to weaken. But despite the loss of particular abilities, research shows that being old and happy is more of a reality today than at any other point in history. In other...
