We are told to find balance as though it is the answer to everything. Balance your work, family, health, responsibilities, relationships, home, and all the demands coming at you from every direction. If you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, or unable to keep up, the message is usually the same: You…
I believe we have been trained to think stress is a personal flaw. That if you are overwhelmed, you simply lack discipline. That if you are anxious, you just need better coping skills. I refuse that explanation. Manufactured stress is built into the structure of modern life, and until we…
