Nancy N. Wilson

Dreams of Happiness College graduates dream of the future when they will be at the top of their game. They dream of money and all the things money can buy –  the big house, the beautiful designer clothes, nice cars – maybe even a limousine. They believe that will make them happy. But, what about […]

Life Is Short Balancing work and personal life is one of the biggest challenges most Americans face. We all know that Americans work too much. The old adage, “All work and no play make Jack a dull (and unhealthy) boy,” is correct! It hurts you physically and mentally. When you work excessive hours and rarely take […]

  Below are 10 tips for being the best YOU possible. They will help you stay true to yourself and allow you to follow your heart’s desires. #1 – Give yourself permission to have dreams and goals in your life, regardless of what your family and friends may say or think. If you want to be a rock […]

Use Time Wisely You only have 24 hours each day and you get to choose how to spend them. Obviously, a certain number are required for the activities that sustain life such as eating and sleeping (a big chunk); but, there are quite a number of remaining hours. My suggestion is that you spend them focusing […]

In the physical world, pressure is defined as an expression of force exerted on the surface of an object. Let’s dig a little deeper and look at a slightly different definition taken from the Merriam–Webster Dictionary: The burden of physical or mental distress The constraint of circumstance: the weight of social or economic imposition The […]

The pace of our lives today is so fast, that it often feels impossible to keep up. Too many of us are living in a pressure pot and the pressure builds day after day after day. We can communicate with any one at any time and from almost any location. Information on every subject is […]

  When you do not get the job you wanted so badly, when your colleague gets the promotion instead of you, when someone says no when you ask for a date, it hurts! Rejection hurts! It makes us feel bad. No one likes it. Even though it hurts terribly and we would all love to […]

A Healthy Diet Is Critical There is no question – at least not for me – eating healthy is key in controlling stress. An unhealthy diet is a major factor in stress overload. It hurts you physically and mentally.  It weakens your system and puts you at risk for all kinds of health issues. It depletes your energy, makes you […]

Most people automatically flinch when they hear the word “criticism.”  Hearts beat a little faster and preparation for the worst is set in motion. Rather than react in such a typical way, you would be wise to re-frame criticism. What Is Criticism Really? Have you ever looked up synonyms for criticism? If you have, you […]

How Does Criticism Affect you? Criticism can change your life for better or for worse. It is up to you. Think about a time when someone criticized something you did and it affected you badly.  Maybe it really hurt you or came at a time when you were already feeling down.  You probably said to yourself, […]