Author Archives: Precious Life Suicide Prevention

How to Celebrate Christmas After the Death of a Loved One

Christmas is a joyous time of year for most people. Unfortunately, for those who have recently lost a loved one, it can be a difficult time of year. It is hard to know how to handle the holidays with that person suddenly absent from your life. All of the traditions seem inextricably tied to them,Continue reading “How to Celebrate Christmas After the Death of a Loved One”

The Value of Investing in Yourself

For many young people, particularly people under the age of thirty, there’s quite often more value in investing in yourself than there is in investing in stocks.  A well-conceived investment in your future can continue to pay dividends over the rest of your life.  Some investments in yourself can even be worthwhile near the endContinue reading “The Value of Investing in Yourself”

Using Mistakes to Build a Brighter Future

One of the greatest qualities of a great leader is they know how to make mistakes.  Many times we fear making mistakes and because of that we often do not make decisions.  Trying to avoid making mistakes is like trying to not breath; sooner or later you are going to have to do it.   ButContinue reading “Using Mistakes to Build a Brighter Future”

Self Sabotage

Are you sabotaging yourself? Some people drink, some procrastinate, others are just way too modest. How do you get in your own way? 1: Dodging Emotions: The Help That Harms We often get into trouble trying to escape intense negative feelings. Everyone does it sometimes. Some do it regularly—shoot themselves in the foot or putContinue reading “Self Sabotage”

How to Defuse a Verbal Attack

Have you ever been verbally attacked by someone? It hurts and our natural reaction is to fight it, but this is the worst thing you can do. Fighting what someone has to say doesn’t make the person’s upset go away. It gives it more power. The person gets more upset and blasts you even more.Continue reading “How to Defuse a Verbal Attack”

How Can I Overcome Suicidal Thoughts?

This one’s a toughie.  When suicidal thoughts show up for real, they don’t just vanish in a puff of smoke when you want them to. They stick around, they taint everything with a touch of darkness, they poison excitement, healthy challenge, and kill feelings of success. But there are ways out that can work forContinue reading “How Can I Overcome Suicidal Thoughts?”