Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better Life

Forgiveness is a concept that is often misunderstood.  Some people believe that in order to forgive someone you have to be able to say, "That's okay," and somehow minimize or absolve the offender for their actions against you.  But often the offender's actions were not "okay" and no amount of passage of time will make it "okay."  This assumption often leads...

Relationships and dealing with other people can be a source of stress.  Today's episode shares a tool called a virtual conversation to reduce stress in dealing with other people.  This episode is part 21 in a series of excerpts from the book "You Got This! an action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress" by Linda Bjork. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpo...

Sometimes when we're feeling stressed and overwhelmed we feel like we're carrying the whole world on our shoulders and we're totally alone.  However, even though we might feel like we're alone, that's often not really the case.  There is a difference between our perception of social support and the actual social support available.  The purpose of today's podcast is to...

The purpose of this episode is to use the information we've already learned in previous episodes to begin finding solutions to your problems.  Remember that you are the expert on you and your situation.  Chances are that you  have many of the answers already inside of you, but until you can calm down enough to get a greater perspective, you might not be able to see them.  One way to see that...

Numerous studies show that job stress is the biggest source of stress for American adults.   This episode explores numerous strategies to alleviate stress at work.  This episode is part 24 in a series of excerpts from the book "You Got This! an action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress" by Linda Bjork. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and follow...

Financial matters often are a source of fear, anxiety, worry, and stress.  Today's episode will discuss how hidden core beliefs about money may contribute to some of our worries and frustrations about money and wealth.  We'll review four basic core beliefs about money:  money avoidance, money worship, money status, and money vigilance.  We'll also discuss ways to improve your financ...

Our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are all interconnected with each other and influence one another.  Therefore, we can change or at least influence one by changing another.   Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders and mental illnes...

Studies show that just 20 minutes in contact with nature will significantly lower your stress hormone levels.  Spending time outside in nature is good for the body and the mind.  Research indicates that being in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, reduces anger, fear, anxiety, worry, and stress and increases feelings of well being.  Exposure to nature not only makes you feel better emotional...

Journaling is a great tool for coping with fear, anxiety, worry, and stress.   Multiple studies suggest that journaling is good for your mental and emotional health because it makes you more aware, improves perspective, and helps make problems feel more manageable.  This episode includes instructions for a helpful journaling exercise as well as an explanation of how and why journaling works.  As a...

How to get relax and get better quality sleep.   This episode includes a progressive relaxation routine as well as tips to fall asleep and stay asleep.  A better night's sleep helps insure that you have a better day tomorrow.  This episode is part 6 in a series of excerpts from the book "You Got This! an action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress" by Linda Bjork. Visit the...

This short morning routine is designed to get your day started in the right direction by nourishing, empowering, and increasing feelings of peace and safety.  Today's episode explains each step of the morning routine and why we would want to do these things.  This episode is part 5 in a series of excerpts from the book "You Got This! an action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stres...

An "emotional first aid kit" is a list of tools that can provide an immediate positive effect on mental and emotional well-being.   Today's episode shares 13 scientifically verified tips to improve mood, confidence, and happiness.   Use these tools anytime you hit an emotional wall, feel overwhelmed, or you just need a quick boost.  This episode is part 4 in a series of excerpts fro...

Why is it hard to change?  Why do people give up?  These questions and more are answered in this segment of the book "You Got This! an action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress."    This episode is part 3 in a series of excerpts from the book "You Got This! an action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress" by Linda Bjork. Visit the Linda's Corner website...

Today's excerpt shares some of the science behind our emotions and how they affect our bodies and our minds.   Emotions by themselves are neither good nor bad, instead they are helpful or hurtful depending on intensity, duration, and circumstances.  Fear, anxiety, worry, and stress are psychological and physiological responses to danger and can be a central part of our harm avoidance system. ...

For today’s episode I will be sharing an excerpt from one of my books called “ You Got This! An action plan to calm fear, anxiety, worry, and stress ."  With all the disturbing current events we’re facing, people all around the world are experiencing overwhelmingly high levels of stress right now.   I feel strongly about the need to empower people to be resilient and able to handle their prob...

I am happy and grateful to be a Christian.  Being a disciple of Jesus Christ gives meaning, purpose, and direction to my life.  For today’s podcast I’m going to talk about a single page document which is the most concise (and yet amazingly comprehensive) treatise about the life, ministry, and mission of Jesus Christ anywhere in existence.  It is called "The Living Christ: The testimony of the...

Having an adult child living with you can create some challenging situations.  Today's episode shares some experiences where that type of situation went well, some other experiences where it went badly, and what might cause the difference.  I share suggestions for creating a positive experience if you have an adult child living with you.  Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerp...

What does juice spilled on the new rug, rice strewn about the kitchen floor, furniture painted with melted ice cream, finding your phone hidden inside a heater vent, and peeing on a chicken have in common?  It's all in day's work of "the toughest job you'll ever love" called motherhood.  Join with us as special guest Melanie Jensen, a mother of two young children, shares t...

In 1856 thousands of people traveled over 4,600 miles from Liverpool, England to Salt Lake City, Utah.  They walked the last 1,200 miles of that journey pulling their meager belongings in small handcarts.  Who were these people?  Why did they make the journey?  What was it like and why did two of these groups require a massive rescue effort involving 250 wagons and thousands of rescuers?  All of t...

Currently there is a popular tendency to disregard history or to revise it in order to support more modern ideas.  There is particularly a tendency to revise the history of the founding of the United States of America.  Where, at one time, the founders of our country were honored and revered, they are now belittled and condemned.  Most people are no longer aware of the greatness they accomplished...

With current events going on in the world, people are experiencing overwhelmingly high levels of fear and stress right now.  In today’s episode, I’m going to explain how these emotions affect us and a few ways to overcome those feelings. Visit the Linda's Corner website at lindascornerpodcast.com and follow on youtube , facebook , instagram , and pinterest @lindascornerpodcast Listen, Share,...

Tips for better sleep.  There is a lot of research that suggests that when we don’t get enough sleep it can impair our decision making and affect our emotions.  Tests on intelligence, creativity, attention, and memory all show lower performance where we're sleep deprived. There are things that you can do to help create good sleep habits (sometimes referred to as “sleep hygiene”) that can help...

Special guest Sarah Bjork shares a hilarious true story about her first country dance where she causes multiple injuries, including to her pride.  Between dressing like "discount Elton John," flinging shoes into an old man's face, kicking a woman in the bum, impersonating a parrot, a monkey, and a mechanical bull rider, she keeps the laughs coming.  As William Thackeray once said, “...

Two brothers named Joseph and Hyrum Smith were martyred in Carthage Jail in 1844.  The widows of the two brothers moved far apart and their descendants have become estranged.  In recent years efforts have been made to reunite these families.  Today's episode includes special guests John and Gwen Smith who share a life changing experience for them and their distant cousin, Bob Smith.  John is...

One of the concerns of the current Coronavirus pandemic is the effects on education.  Schools have been closed and suddenly teachers, students, and parents have been thrust into a very unusual and difficult situation.  Today's episode features special guest Belinda Durling who has over 20 years of experience in education both as a teacher and  administrator.  Belinda is absolutely in tune wit...