The Feronus Blog



#Positively Stressed - Week 28
…Today, we turn to one of the most enduring and widely quoted lines of wisdom in modern history that has provided meaning and comfort for countless individuals: the Serenity Prayer…

#Positively Stressed - Week 27
In the Navy, bad sleep wasn’t an inconvenience - it was a safety hazard…


#Positively Stressed - Week 25
According to multiple studies, financial stress is the #1 cause of arguments in relationships…


#Positively Stressed - Week 23
Scroll through social media for five minutes and you’ll see what’s wrong with the world…

#Positively Stressed - Week 22
This week, let’s talk about a surprisingly powerful mental health tool: insurance policies…

#Positively Stressed - Week 21
Being a parent is incredibly stressful – and anyone who says otherwise either is in denial or hasn’t done it…



#PositivelyStressed – Week 15
For those of you following the series, you’ve likely noticed the hashtags I use – especially #BeTheOne.
#BeTheOne is a the national initiative by The American Legion, a cause that’s very close to my heart…


#Positively Stressed - Week 13
In the Navy we had a saying, “A complaining sailor is a happy sailor.” While it may sound counterintuitive, there is a deeper meaning behind this concept about mental health and stress management in any environment – workplace or otherwise.

#Positively Stressed - Week 12
As an attorney, I often hear plaintiffs in auto accident cases describe in the moments after the crash that they were “in shock”. While some might assume that this refers simply to surprise, as attorneys, we follow up with a crucial question: “What do you mean by ‘in shock’?”



#PositivelyStressed - Week 7
This week, let's dive into two powerful mindfulness techniques: #Mantras and #PositiveAffirmations. While both aim to ground us, they serve different purposes and have unique approaches to stress management.
I have a slightly different take on #Mantras than most people.

#Positively Stressed - Week 4
I told my family that I was going to start writing about stress and wanted to hear their thoughts. My mother told me, “Just make sure not to send us back to Prohibition.” I promised her that would not be my intent, but that I would need to talk about alcohol consumption and its complicated relationship with stress.