Are You the Judge?

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Being the judge puts untold pressure on you emotionally. Constantly looking for what is wrong creates a negative aura. Not enough of this, too much of that, too big, too small,  too high, too low, too fast, too slow and on and on. A tip for this week is to just let go of judgments. […]

This is Your Life!

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This is your life not a dress rehearsal. Each day is a precious gift not to ever be repeated again. This is your life, these are the terms you have set, what is the invitation? You get to choose. If life is not the way you want  it to be, what changes, adjustments, or help […]

Life After Covid-19

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Traumatic events can affect an entire community. Covid certainly has touched all our lives in one way or another. Now that more are vaccinated, restrictions are being lifted, and summer is approaching, it is time to reconnect with our lives. As humans, we are naturally social people. There is that human need. Start finding vaccinated friends, […]

Learning to Accept Ourselves

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Learning to Accept Ourselves Look in the mirror. There are days we like what we see but unfortunately for some people there are far more days that the mirror represents an enemy. Body image, self esteem, cultural identity, self doubt, self criticism, self sabotage, and depression are emotions many struggle with. The world seems to be a […]

Live in the Moment

Live in the Moment adds a quality of balance to our lives that is missed if we are constantly  reviewing the past or trying to micromanage the future. The only true reality is the right here, right now. Our desires propel us forward to thoughts and behaviors. The past can be a prison of memories […]

Ways to Avoid Isolation as We Age

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Aging brings a myriad of life changes. Some good, some more challenging. How one deals with the changes can affect your lifestyle and your family. When a partner dies, isolation can often be the default behavior. Unfortunately being isolated will only increase the sense of disconnection.  One may start to experience a mental fogginess. Processing information, recall […]

Learn Coping Skills to Make Space for Joy

Leading a happier life entails making space for it. If COVID has put you into a world of chaos, mental fog, isolation, fear, anxiety, or depression, it can help to work at breaking free. Some tips for doing so are to learn to count your blessings. Look for what is right in your life not […]

Behavioral Change Goals

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Behavioral Change Goals Having trouble getting from here to there emotionally? Try asking yourself some questions. What is your goal?  Where do you want to be? Is it a dream worth working towards? Next, think in terms of honesty. Changing behavior is not always easy. What amount of support and commitment do you have? Be […]

Being in the Present

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Do you ever find yourself saying – ” When I lose weight I will… When I get a job I will… When the kids are grown I will… there are so many times we delay being in the present moment. Being in the moment of our lives is where our authentic life is. Regret and […]

Behavioral Health Breakthrough

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Behavioral Health Breakthrough Wanting to achieve optimal health is something we work toward. For some it is quite challenging. Psychological factors, medical conditions, trauma, and emotional distress can be barriers or stumbling blocks that need to be addressed. Lifestyle changes may be needed. Management of chronic pain could alleviate some issues. Medication management, therapies, and treatments can […]

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