How to balance your responsibilities and stay optimistic when everyone expects the impossible? Set your own goals, says our elder. Be the best ‘you’ that you can be. Q….
How do I end my sadness?
A letter writer is experiencing random, unprovoked sadness. It’s a normal, human emotion, says our elder. Here are some things you can do to help – and please speak to…
School stress: can’t sleep
I spend 12 hours a day on schoolwork and the stress is unbearable. Help! Our elder, a former educator, has some tips for a student who’s feeling anxious about school….
Losing focus at school
A student is finding online math classes a struggle. I suspect you’re being too hard on yourself, says our elder. Open up to your teacher and start asking for the…
Dreaming my life away
Everyone fantasizes—but what happens when those daydreams end in real-life disappointment? Although you may not be able to achieve perfection every time, our elder shares his tips for envisioning the…
Just breathe…
What to do when you can’t stop thinking, worrying, and obsessing? Our elder shares a few thoughts on how to find hope during these ‘epic hard times.’ Dear EWC: Hello….
Raging out of control
Explosive anger. Death threats to the family. Everyone gets mad, says our elder, but it’s wise to remember that you are in charge of your own emotions. Dear EWC: I…
In search of my spirit
When motivation goes missing, how do you get it back? From our elder’s perspective, it’s not missing. It’s a choice you’ve made. Read on for his results-only recommendations. Dear EWC:…
Seeking a solution for sadness
When everything seems to be going right, why does it feel so wrong? Time to shake things up, says our elder! Instead of focusing on yourself, consider lending a hand…
Asking is just the first step
For this troubled teen, even though help has been offered it’s still hard to accept. Therapy isn’t for the weak, says our elder, but you do have to be ready….