COVID-19! 12 Ways You Can Push Fear Back!

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COVID-19! Can you feel the fear that word brings? In this post, COVID-19, I will show you 12 proven ways you can push back fear! Like it or not, COVID-19 will be a part of the news cycles for weeks and months ahead. It is what it is. But, as for me, I refuse to […]

Coronavirus, Toilet Paper, and Fear

By John Coronavirus, Crisis management, Overcoming Fear, Resilience, Resilient Leadership

How One Practice can Give You Peace in Turbulent Times Coronavirus, Toilet Paper, and Fear, what a crazy title for a crazy time! In this article, I will reveal one practice that can give you peace in turbulent times. It is a practice that resilient people have used for centuries. What a week! Whoever thought […]

Resilience at Work

By John Coronavirus, Crisis Leadership, Crisis Management, Work Life Balance, WorkLife, workplace resilience

Have you experienced an increase in workplace stress? Does the notion of Work-Life balance make sense to you or just some weird sort of pipe dream? Do you feel like you can be a success in your chosen field? Or, do you like so many, spend time mining Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Snapchat looking […]

Coronavirus & Telework

By John Coronavirus, Crisis Leadership, Crisis Management, Resilient Leadership, Work Life Balance, WorkLife, workplace resilience

Preparing for Telework Some proven practices from resilient teleworkers. The Coronavirus news is penetrating every aspect of our culture from the ancient liturgical customs of the common cup of communion to avoiding crowds. I tend to agree with the medical professionals who are realistic but calm. To be resilient citizens and workers, we need to […]

3 Ways to Manage Stress

By John Crisis management, Resilience, Stress Management

How Resilience Makes Your Stronger Have you ever wondered why some people seem to crash and burn when they are faced with difficult times, and others seem to thrive? Why is it that when adversity presents itself, some people feel forced to defend themselves against hard times, and others will take the same challenge and […]

Real Lovers Appreciate Their Differences

By John Biblical Intimacy, Marital Intimacy, Marriage, Resilient Marriages, Valentine's Day, Valentine's Day

“Opposites may not always attract, but differences sustain a relationship.” John Thurman – Get a Grip on Your Relationship Workshop Take a moment and reflect on the early days of your relationship. How did you meet? Who made the first move? What were some of the things that attracted you to each other early on? […]

10 Ways to Boost Communication in Your Marriage

By John Communication, Intimacy, Marital Intimacy, Valentine's Day

“It is a luxury to be understood.” Ralph Waldo Emerson February is traditionally a month that focuses on love and relationships. Over the next couple of weeks, I will be featuring some of my most read articles on relationships. Building a relationship and being married is a team sport; you either win together or lose together. […]

How to Reset Your Failed New Year’s Resolutions

By John 2020 New Year's Resolutions, Life change, Resilience, Work Life Balance

STOP! How are you doing with your resolutions? I hope you are feeling great about them. However, research suggests that most of us are not doing such a good job of maintaining them. Is it time to reset your failed New Year’s resolutions? We are beginning the second week of January are you feeling hopeful, […]

Avoid the 4 Pitfalls of the Holidays!

By John Christmas, Christmas Stress, Christmas Traditions, Family, Holiday Stress

By John H. Thurman Jr. Can you believe it? Christmas is almost here. And in the next few days, millions of people will be headed home for the holidays. If you are a parent, then you are also keenly aware that Saturday morning cartoons, YouTube, and other prime time for kid’s program are filled with toys, […]

Grief, Recovery, and the Holidays: Christmas and a Recipe Card

By John Christmas, Grief, Holiday Depression, Resilience

For those of us who’ve lost a parent or family member, particularly around the holidays, this time of year can have some rough patches as we remember our loved ones. In December of 2015, I received the call from my sister that my mom Mary Anne Thurman had breathed her last breath. As a Jesus […]

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