It's infuriating how easily negative thoughts can take over if you let them. I can do a phenomenal job of making them feel at home. Once those roots are planted, you almost feel like a traitor if you try to kick them out. Of course, we all know that that's not a good thing, but when you're stuck in the mire of worry, anxiety, self-flagellation or any variety of negative emotion when life doesn't to go your way, sometimes it's difficult to see clearly. We all have to take our punches, but … [Read more...]