Recently Gallup reported that 80% of American adults over age 25 are overweight and most of them are trying unsuccessfully to lose weight. Ladies Home Journal found that 71% of the women they surveyed think about their weight at least once per day and 40% have failed at a diet in the past year. And…
“Don’t worry. Be happy!” It’s not that easy! I know. I used to be plagued with anxiety and I’ve been helping anxious people since 1987. Perhaps you struggle with anxiety or worry. If so then even at night maybe you can’t seem to slow down and relax. Your mind just won’t let you rest. Why did…
Do you depend on adrenaline to feel alive, important, and productive? To manage daily stress? Many pastors and leaders to. Take this free Adrenaline Test to find out if you’re taxing your body. Adrenaline is the body’s drug of choice for many people today. Adrenaline feels good, but it causes problems. Relying too much on…
Es una enseñanza común en los círculos cristianos hoy para asesorar a la gente a seguir adelante y estar enojados. Se dice enójese pero no peque, citando Efesios 5:26. Esto es un gran error. Estar enojado y no pecar ¿Qué quiere decir la Biblia con estas palabras? Pablo no nos está exhortando a enojarnos, como…
Your emotional IQ (or EIQ) is key to your success in life and relationships. Here’s a free Emotional Intelligence Test based on what I’ve learned from Daniel Goleman’s research and theory. Your emotional intelligence is a hidden part of your personality, like the part of an iceberg that’s underwater. It’s not something the average person…
Are you happy with your relationship with your spouse or significant other? Do you know your relationship strengths and weaknesses? With this free 35 item Relationship Satisfaction Test we developed you can assess the health of your relationship. We’ve used this in counseling married and engaged couples. Our Relationship Satisfaction Test will assess your relationship in seven…
Here’s a short depression test to help you see if you (or a loved one) might be depressed. This is a simple screening tool to identify key symptoms of depression. I’ve grouped nine key symptoms under the acronym “D-E-P-R-E-S-S-E-D.” The Depression Test Answer each of the nine questions (symptoms), keeping track of your “yes” answers by circling…
Many people have perfectionistic tendencies but for some perfectionism causes big problems. People who are earnestly seeking to follow Christ and serve him in ministry seem to be more prone to struggling with perfectionism. Perfectionism is a response to anxiety that can be damaging to your relationships and your performance. Our Perfectionism Test can help…
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety, fear, or panic? Our free Anxiety Test can help you understand if you’re internalizing your stress and need help. The questions for our Anxiety Test are organized in the acronym “A-N-X-I-E-T-Y.” This is a simple screening tool to identify key symptoms of anxiety disorders. Keep track of your “yes” answers, circling any of…
It seems like I talk to someone who is anxious almost everyday. I myself have suffered from anxiety for most of my adult life. Thankfully, for many years now I have been mostly free of anxiety. My own experience and my ministry to pastors, leaders, and others has proven to me that there is help…