January certainly can live up to its reputation as the longest month in North Carolina. Especially when it’s cold. Especially when it does not snow. Especially when even Florida gets snow. If you like ...

Feeling disappointed is an inevitable part of life [Courtesy, Getty] Feeling disappointed is an inevitable part of life. Whether it is not getting that promotion you had been chasing, a relationship ...

When life gives you lemons, as the saying goes, we’re told to make lemonade. But following that adage can be difficult, given how painful disappointment can be. In fact, it’s been suggested that ...

When we make decisions to change or stay put we are acting in a world of uncertainty. No matter how much information we collect or how rational our decision-making might be, there is always a chance ...

Her brother ate the last two Oreos instead of saving one for her. Dad said no more TV right before bedtime. He tested positive COVID at the last minute and can’t take a planned spring break trip. A ...

While staying at home is definitely the safe thing to do right now for ourselves and for others, that also means that many of the milestones we would be celebrating together i.e., prom, graduation, ...

Raising children means preparing them for a world that won’t always meet their expectations, and disappointment is one of the earliest emotional challenges they’ll face. Whether it’s losing a game, ...

I just had the biggest disappointment of this very tough year: My publisher is delaying the release of my latest book, “until market conditions change.” This is a biggie for me, and I am sharing it ...