Coping tools

Measuring Anxiety and Depression Through Color and Stages

by Bill Brenner June 20, 2021 Coping tools

When you can measure what you’re going through, you can take steps to manage it. How to use the Anxiety Rainbow and the 5 Stages of Depression.

Be Patient with Each Other

by Bill Brenner June 17, 2020 Coping tools

Quarantines are easing, but that doesn’t mean everyone agrees on what’s right. We need to have patience with each other.

Good Things Are Happening (Updated)

by Bill Brenner May 28, 2020 Coping tools

In the midst of the bad there is always good. Here are just a few examples going on right now.

Grinding Beans for Anger Management

by Bill Brenner April 20, 2020 Coping tools

Everyone’s fuse is short lately, mine included. One unexpected gift is helping me get through.

Trolling in the COVID-19 Era

by Bill Brenner April 17, 2020 Coping tools

To those in my orbit who want to troll: Have at it. You may be idiots, but you’re my idiots.

Gripped by COVID-19 Fear? Look to Cancer Survivors’ Coping Tools

by Bill Brenner April 15, 2020 Coping tools

Adapting cancer survivors’ coping tools for COVID-19 quarantining can help us keep our cool.

The Military Has Given Me a New Coping Tool

by Bill Brenner April 13, 2020 Coping tools

Can a military decision-making process help those struggling with mental illness?

Day 23: How I Try to Stay Sane

by Bill Brenner April 2, 2020 Coping tools

I’ve been self-quarantined for 23 days, but I have a long list of things keeping me sane.

3 Thoughts for 30 Days

by Bill Brenner April 1, 2020 Coping tools

We can handle self-quarantining for 30 more days if we leave the predictions to experts. Plus 2 more tips.

5 Positive COVID-19 Developments

by Bill Brenner March 31, 2020 Coping tools

In the US, we’re stilling seeing our COVID-19 infection rate climb, but good news is out there.