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Helping others can help you fight your own worry and stress and fears.

When Consumed by Worry, Shift Your Focus

Guideposts blogger and military mom Edie Melson realizes that when she’s surrounded by fear and stress, looking to help someone else in need helps her gain perspective.

An artist's rendering of a little girl in a wheelchair, with a comfy blanket covering her lap and legs

Someone Cares: Heart-Warmer

By Lisa Bannister1 min read

A Pennsylvania woman devotes her time and energy to creating fun fleece blankets for kids in a Shriner’s hospital. And you can follow her example!

How to solve a problem: First, identify your fear.

How to Conquer Fear

By julia-attaway1 min read

Guideposts blogger Julia Attaway hits on the first step toward solving a problem: Identify your fears.

A Pastor’s Tips for Dealing with Stress

Doug Gamble, whose story about coming to terms with how stress was negatively impacting his life appears in the March 2016 issue of Guideposts, shares four strategies for managing—and even preventing—stress in your life.

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When Fear Stops Us

By julia-attaway2 min read

Guideposts blogger Julia Attaway knows that panic and fear can stop us from seeing what’s possible. That’s when it’s time to turn to God.

7 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues

By Holly Lebowitz Rossi5 min read

It’s normal to feel a little blue during the winter, but these tips will have you back to your old self in no time.

How Orve Allen did not let tragedy stop him from a career in the space program.

Holding On to Dreams After Disappointment

By Adam Hunter3 min read

Guideposts blogger Adam Hunter shares the inspirational story of Orve Allen who did not let frustrated dreams of becoming an astronaut hold him back from a career in the space program.

5 Tips for Looking at the World with Wonder

By Diana Aydin2 min read

Author Monica Parker shares her tips for looking at the world with wonder.

Guideposts: image reading, You already know what you need

Life Advice and Inspirational Quotes

By Brett Leveridge1 min read

Susan O’Malley asked for advice from more than 100 people of all ages and created text-based images inspired by some of her favorites among the nuggets of wisdom she received. Here are some favorites…

Guideposts: We share the final words of notables such as Thomas Edison, Maya Angelou and Steve Jobs

The Most Inspiring Stories of 2015

By Brett Leveridge2 min read

Enjoy the best and most inspiring stories from 2015. You’ll find funny stories about parenthood from author Jen Hatmaker, fascinating celebrity profiles, quick prayers to say on the go, and much more.