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Resources for the Stressed-Out

Well? Did you survive the holidays? Are you more or less stressed out than you were three months ago? I hope you’ve had some time off, as I have, to recharge. But just in case you’re entering the new year in need of some “unlaxing,” I want to share with you a roundup of websites […]

Chestnuts Roasting…

Last year I received several comments from people who enjoyed the burning log video, so I thought I’d reprise it this year. No matter which holidays you celebrate I hope you’re warm and cozy this week, and enjoying time with friends or family.

A Fun Idea for New Year’s Eve

No matter how you’re spending New Year’s Eve this year, whether alone, with a partner, with family or friends, here’s an idea for a fun and meaningful activity that will pay dividends beyond the holidays. Invite your peeps to get together and create a mini time capsule of ideas, predictions and goals for the coming […]

“I’m Sorry You Feel That Way”

If your mail carrier complains to you about your mailbox being so far from the curb, it’s perfectly appropriate to respond by saying, “I’m sorry you feel that way.” Here’s what that statement really means: “Your feelings are your problem.” “How you feel has nothing to do with me.” “I don’t care.” “You’re on your […]

How to Break Up for Good

It’s pretty normal to get back together with an ex. Heck, it’s almost a national pastime. If you haven’t felt the pull of an old relationship … well, I think we might have to check your pulse. Ex-boyfriends and ex-girlfriends can have a strong magnetic influence, especially immediately after a breakup. No matter how painful […]

The Secret Ingredient in Healthy Relationships

Alice’s husband, Bob, does something that hurts her feelings. So what does she do? Alice tells Bob he’s insensitive and inconsiderate. This hurts Bob’s feelings. So what does he do? Bob responds by telling Alice she’s too demanding. An argument ensues, of course. And it never really gets resolved. Bob and Alice get into it […]

You Don’t Have to Let It Go

When I get mad or sad and someone tells me to “let it go,” I get madder and sadder. What terrible advice that is. “Let it go.” Ugh. What does that even mean? And anyway, it’s impossible. You can’t let go of what happened. It went down exactly the way it did, so there’s no […]

When You Feel Empty Inside

Do you feel as if your life lacks meaning or purpose? Do you sense an inner void? If you do, you’re not alone. Click on the following link and try these tips to help you recapture your spirit: ‘I Feel Empty’: How to Overcome Feelings of Emptiness Photo courtesy of www.FreeDigitalPhotos.net

How to Talk to Yourself When You’re Upset

Have you been using the T-R-U-T-H Technique for getting past difficult feelings after an upset? Maybe there was an argument that left you feeling icky. Maybe someone said or did something that hurt your feelings. Maybe you hurt someone else’s feelings. Instead of replaying the event over and over in your head, which just makes […]

Two Parenting Styles, One Clear Winner

This isn’t a parenting blog, but parenting affects all of us, parents and non-parents alike. We were all kids once, and it’s instructive to reflect on our experiences so that we can both empathize with kids, understand ourselves better and even deal with employees more effectively. Yes, that’s right. What’s good for kids is good […]