About Me

Hi, I’m Michael — and if you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, depression, or just feeling overwhelmed by life, I want you to know… I’ve been there too.

My journey hasn’t been a quick fix or a straight line. It’s been over 40 years of ups and downs — and a lot of trying to figure things out the hard way.

Along the way, I’ve:

• Spent years in one-on-one therapy
• Joined a men’s support group for three years
• Worked through EMDR therapy to heal from PTSD
• And for over 20 years, I’ve worked with people who practice applied kinesiology — also known as muscle testing — exploring how our bodies hold stress and tension, and how to gently release it.

It hasn’t always been easy, but each step taught me something: real change happens slowly, through small moments — quiet choices, better habits, learning to breathe again.

A Calm, Focused Life is my way of sharing what I’ve learned. Not as a doctor or expert — but as someone who’s been in the trenches with anxiety, depression, trauma, and the long, winding path of healing.

If you’re looking for a place to reset, reflect, and gently build better habits — you’re in the right place.

You’re not broken. You’re not alone. And you’re allowed to start small.

My Favorite Small Habits

• Morning routines to anchor the day
• Quiet reflection time
• Walking in nature, even for a few minutes
• Tending to plants, animals, or any small living thing
• Listening to Reiki or Zen music, nature sounds, or calming classical music
• Setting boundaries without guilt
• Letting go of what drains me
• Finding stillness, even when life feels messy

My journey isn’t finished — and creating this website has only deepened how much these habits still resonate with me.

If you get a chance, I hope you’ll explore the poems and daily inspirations too. They’ve been a quiet reminder for me — and maybe they’ll offer the same for you.