Melissa Plantz

About Melissa Plantz

Melissa Plantz is a Christian author and freelance writer. She spent twenty years in the pharmacy industry and has specialized in faith, fitness, nutrition, geriatrics, and mental health since 2015. She writes from the beautiful Lake Marion area in South Carolina.

Relationship Advice for Men – From a Woman

2025-03-31T10:10:10+00:00March 31st, 2025|Dental, Featured, Relationship Issues, Spiritual Development|

Do women seem like a puzzle? Do you wonder what on earth they are thinking? Does it seem like women say one thing but expect another? Men and women are entirely different in the ways that they think. God created us to be unique and to complement one another. If you are looking for the woman God has chosen for you, consider the following relationship advice for men from a woman's perspective. Relationship Advice for Men The internet is riddled with relationship advice for men. But what you need to attract a Christian woman is advice from a licensed counselor who happens to be a woman and can give you a glimpse into what the right woman is looking for in a Christian man. Unlike the secular world, most Christian women want to lead a Proverbs 31 life. This means she wants to embody the type of life as seen in Proverbs 31:10-31. Of course, this may not be a literal interpretation; a woman may not want to buy a vineyard or make her clothes by hand. But the Christian woman will most likely want to be able to provide clothing and food for her family. In addition, she will probably want to make wise investments and earn and save money. Most importantly, she will want a husband and children who will honor and bless her all the days of her life. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. – Proverbs 31:28-31, NIV To [...]

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8 Tips for Relieving Mental Stress

2024-11-05T06:17:11+00:00October 28th, 2024|Coaching, Depression, Family Counseling, Featured, Individual Counseling|

Mental stress is draining and can lead to physiological issues, such as headaches, digestive problems, and chest tightness or pain. The emotional issues that can sprout from mental stress include anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. The good news is that once you understand the causes and types of mental stress, you can find ways to relieve it and get back to feeling more like yourself. What is Mental Stress? Stress is a natural reaction to a threat or concern. Stress activates the fight, flight, or freeze response to protect us from a predator or a situation that could hurt us. Unfortunately, the brain can translate uncomfortable situations, locations, or people as threats. It can take our worries and fears and blow them out of proportion. The resulting mental stress takes a toll on the body, mind, and spirit. The Causes of Mental Stress The causes of mental stress vary. Each person carries stress differently, and what may impact one person a little may cause a panic attack in another. There are countless contributors to mental stress, and it can vary where the pressure is coming from. Many people worry about things that are outside their control. Others feel overwhelmed by too much pressure or responsibility. Changes, both positive and negative, can be stressful, like a new baby or a job loss. Financial strains, academic pressures, workplace stress, and family demands all contribute to mental stress. Certainly, relationships that are in crisis can elevate stress levels, whether it is estrangement from a loved one, the impact of a chronic illness, or the grief of loss. Major Types of Stress There are two major types of stress. The first is acute stress, and almost everyone experiences it at least once during their lifetime. Connected to this type of stress is episodic acute [...]

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