Stoicess' Secret

Tomorrow is the weekend and time for some “me time”. Rest and relaxation are at the top of your list. However, when tomorrow arrives, it’s a surprise attack when your partner tells you they have other plans for you. You will be attending a gathering at an acquaintance’s home that your partner accepted without asking you first.  The event is exactly what you don’t want. You’ve had to deal with peop...

I received an old suitcase from my dad on Valentine’s Day. It was filled with a 1,000 dimes. So, how should I spend these dimes? I await your response. 

You’re walking the floor today at the office and notice several employees are on their cell phones either talking, reading, or shopping. They’re so engrossed in their activity that they don’t realize that you the boss are looking directly at them as you pass by. You’ve discussed this behavior repeatedly at biweekly staff meetings and even during one-on-ones.   So, today you think to yourself, “Eno...

You’ve been working at the job for a couple of years and believe it’s time you should move up in the company. So, you watch the job announcements, but nothing seems to thrill you. However, you saw an announcement from a competitor that a job fair was to be held next week for the general public. You attended the job fair and received an immediate offer that surprised even you. However, your fiancé...

 What do you do when a colleague takes total credit for a project you also participated in? The Stoicess has some insight for you.

Your two children are grown having their own families and live out-of-town. They decided this year to spend the holidays with their immediate family and not with you and your partner. Subsequently, your partner demands an apology from your children regarding such behavior. As you brushed off the request saying, “They are their own families now”, your partner became more aggressive demanding you ha...

 In today’s world it’s now come to the point that some bosses expect 24/7 availability of employees. Such applies even when the employee is on vacation or a pre-planned family gathering. Even having an agreement with the boss on when not to text may be problematic to enforce. So, what do you do? Listen to the podcast for the Stoicess’ thoughts on this new irritant.    

It’s a holiday with the in-laws for your partner. Where else can he find the judgmental stares, passive-aggressive mumbles, and active aggressive arguments all wrapped up in one big bundle of stress for everyone. He wants to avoid this misery. However, you’ve got little ones that are watching how you and your partner act through this discord. So, what should you do? Listen to the podcast for the S...

A few years ago, you finally made it to the upper class. You’re living in the land of the Richie Rich and things couldn’t be better. That is, until your partner told you they want a divorce. But their request was a little different. Instead of wanting the “will never see each other again” approach, your partner wants to place you in the “friend zone” so that the both of you can hang out as best fr...

 You were having lunch with a friend the other day and all was going well until the friend started speaking badly about another friend of hers. Hearing her words, you think to yourself, “Because my friend talks bad about her other friend; does she sometimes say bad things about me, too?” Listen to the video for insight on how to address this awkward situation.

You’ve been successful in your career and have made a name for yourself. However, marriage is now before you, and you must choose whose last name you will debut. So, do you take your partner’s name? Listen to the poem for insight.

There are times in our lives that we see a fellow colleague, who is a trusted friend to us, being mistreated by a boss. It’s a difficult situation for you as well as your trusted friend. The question becomes what responsibilities do you have toward your trusted friend? To what depth would you go to help them? In this webinar, we address a woman who was such a trusted friend to her community that a...

Do you sometimes you feel like the outcast of your family, considering your siblings are selective regarding which family events you are allowed to attend? They even refer to you as the family entertainer and you’re only invited when free entertainment is needed.  Well, it’s time to hold your ground! Listen to the podcast for how to address.

Ever had someone make you feel bad for not giving in to their requests?  They act mad, call you names, then ignore you as they attempt to cause you stress? Listen to the podcast to understand the "guilt trip" game.

Dealing with a boss who constantly believes they are sick or on the verge of a medical emergency can be challenging, to say the least. Their constant need for constant need for reassurance and attention can be emotionally draining and time-consuming, taking a toll on your own productivity as well as your personal life.  In this webinar, we discuss a Bible character who was mentally draining to Sam...

 It’s not your first rodeo dating someone intense. But your current partner is different. He’s intense, but he doesn’t seem to be a hothead when things don’t go his way. He definitely doesn’t start yelling when his temper flares. But he does become somewhat gnarly in his dealings with others when they irritate him.  In fact, sarcasm appears to be his tool of choice when someone invades his mental...

 The deadline for an office report is noon tomorrow and the boss says it’s on YOU to make this prizewinning. How do you make the mark? Listen to the poem for guidance.

It’s Friday, lunchtime has passed, and your coworkers are getting antsy. They’re watching the clock tick slowly as 5pm approaches. Some are even humming the song, “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere”. And you know the drill. They’ll be headed toward the local establishment to vent their frustrations and unwind while you head home for some peace and solitude.  However, some accuse you of not being a team pla...

"I'm Sorry" -- What once was heard as caring, conscientious words by the recipient’s ears have become contentious in today’s world. So, it's time for you to break the habit. Listen to the podcast for the WHY?

You’re so behind at the job and the boss keeps piling on the work. You’re at least a week behind on the assignment due tomorrow and the boss is being a jerk. So, do you go to work or call out sick? Listen to the podcast for some thoughts.

The inability to disconnect from the boss’s requests can disrupt personal relationships and infringe on needed rest from the job. Over time, this can contribute to feelings of resentment toward work and a diminished sense of fulfillment outside of the professional sphere.  In this webinar, we address how you balance your responsibilities to God and your Boss. Our hero refused to disconnect from Go...

It's the church door jitters. That last-second uncomfortable feeling you have before entering the building to say, "I do." Well, you're not alone. Listen to the podcast for wisdom in this situation.

It’s your son. Your pride and joy. The boy you changed his dirty diapers and the man you made him into – your man. And now he is going to propose to this young swan who you are unsure of her faithfulness. You’ve watched how all the boys look at her. She’s just too pretty and too much temptation surrounding her which will constantly test her ability to stay with your son. And how do you know this?...

Receiving mixed signals from management seems to be the new norm. One week the boss is praising you for coming up with this great program and two weeks later you’re getting the memo that your work is unsatisfactory because you’ve not come up with another great opportunity for the company to make money. You’re satin sheets one week and a dishrag two weeks later.   In this webinar, we discuss a Bibl...

You live out of town and decided to visit your elderly parent. Your elderly parent was excited to hear you were coming and gave no indication that you should reconsider your plans. On arrival at the homestead, you learn that your sibling is having a family event later that evening, which your parent will be attending. However, you were told that this was their family event, and you were not invite...