Taking Care of Yourself

May 21, 2018 According to NAMI, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. That's about 46.6 million people. As common as it is, not many people know…

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Taking Care of Yourself
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One Size Does Not Fit All

April 20, 2018 One of the tools available to people trying to learn how to be happy – or how not to be unhappy – is self-help books, articles, podcasts,…

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Feeding the Wolves

April 10, 2018 At one time or another, we have all struggled with trying to let go of ruminating thoughts about an injustice or insult we have experienced.  What was…

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Feeding the Wolves
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Self-Compassion

March 2, 2018 Not too many of us would see compassion as negative. Hopefully it is something we all desire to give and receive.  But, what about self-compassion?  Do we…

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Self-Compassion
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Prove It!

February 15, 2018 We have all felt that or said that in subtle ways.  It’s a great conversation ender and it’s quite unfortunate. Many of us operate at times in…

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New Year Resolution

December 29, 2017 I am not much of a history buff, but I found the origins and the development of New Year resolutions fascinating. Did you know the ancient Babylonians…

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What Makes for Happiness?

December 11, 2017 Christmas carolers and mall music remind us that this “is the happiest time of the year.”  This Advent/Christmas season is an opportunity to reflect on what truly…

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