I think we can all agree that 2016 has been a tough year – from the never-ending political cycle, to terror attacks, Zika, Brexit, Syria, shootings and a variety of natural and man-made disasters – it’s safe to assume our collective nerves are shot. However, the New Year could, and probably should, offer us all […]
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It seems our lives become busier than ever during the holiday season. We stress over the Christmas parties we’re hosting or invited to frantically shop for last-minute gifts in over-crowded stores, and rush to attend numerous events. According to an American Psychological Association poll, nearly a quarter of Americans say they feel extreme stress when
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The media sets us up for disappointment during the holidays. If we don’t find ourselves in the midst of today’s version of Norman Rockwell images of a happy family and friends enjoying the festivities, we have somehow failed in our pursuit of successful living. Yet often there just isn’t enough family to go around. When
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Dr. Nancy wants to give you a gift this holiday season with Allison Carmen’s empowering message of hope. Once an attorney with a big Manhattan law firm, Allison fought an addiction to certainty. If she wasn’t sure what would happen tomorrow, she would succumb to anxiety and fear. Then she discovered the philosophy of maybe
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Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give ― Ben Carson For many of us, this time of year revolves around parties, shopping, gifts, and spending time with friends and family. In the quest to find the perfect gift or attend the next party many of us can lose sight of
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It’s New Year’s Eve and I was inspired today by my youngest daughter. She is a transformational coach and talks about manifestation and setting your intentions on how and what you want your life to be. She and her life partner and soon to be husband are having a big New Year’s Party to bring in 2013.
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Holiday Gifting on a Budget: Gifts That Keep on Giving If you are like me, the holiday season can create a roller coaster of feelings. Two completely opposite emotions instantly come to my mind: joy and dread. I feel joy because I love the holidays! I love to see family and friends that we often
Yes, the holidays are upon us! Are you rushing about, trying to put it all together? Fully half of you might say you are stressed to the max and already can’t wait for the holidays to be over.
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I just finished the first Christmas after my divorce. I never expected or wanted to be divorced. Does anyone? I had planned to stay in the marriage until “death do us part.” But after 42 years of marriage, I found out the kind of news that makes a good Soap Opera. You know the really juicy ones so many people love to watch. Boy meets girl; boy meets another girl and well, you know the ending. None-the-less, It seems strange to me that my family is separated and fractured by a divorce.
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Whether your holiday season felt fabulous, horrific, or somewhere in between, you may experience a post-holiday letdown when the festivities end. There are many causes and what helps you may not help someone else. People often feel overwhelmed by advertising, hype and “the whole Norman Rockwell thing.” Therefore, your present experience may not live up
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