Monday, May 21, 2012

You Are Feeling Relaxed…Very, Very Relaxed and Calm

You Are Feeling Relaxed…Very, Very Relaxed and Calm

May 1, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

If you’re reading the newspaper, watching the news regularly, or looking for work—then feeling relaxed and calm may not be a mainstay of your diet these days. During stressful times, like the ones many of us are experiencing, it is important to develop “self-care tools.” One self-care tool that I personally would find difficult to …

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Spring Cleaning—Inside and Out

Spring Cleaning—Inside and Out

April 4, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Okay, am I the only one, or do you too sometimes struggle with letting go of old possessions? Oi vey…I’ve lived in my home for 27 years and have managed to acquire a whole lot of “stuff.” Although I regularly donate and recycle items, it is an ongoing process to downsize possessions and clear old …

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Tapping to Release Pent-up Emotions & Unhealthy Habits — “Are You Kidding Me?”

Tapping to Release Pent-up Emotions & Unhealthy Habits — “Are You Kidding Me?”

March 10, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

Yep, I predict that these words could easily roll off your tongue along with a smirky smile when I begin to describe a popular personal growth tool. So, go ahead and giggle. I won’t be offended. In fact, when I first heard about this tool — the “Emotional Freedom Technique” (EFT) — I thought it …

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Create an Abundance of Appreciation and Love

Create an Abundance of Appreciation and Love

January 29, 2012 by · Leave a Comment 

It’s February, a time when Valentine’s Day is celebrated and cupids abound. In fact, to get in the mood and begin writing this article, I decided to bask in the inspirational energy from a group of local cherubs. So, here I sit enjoying the ambiance of a darling cafe in Alamo—Cherubini Coffee House. As I …

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Weight Loss: Trade In Your “Magical Thinking” for a Solid Strategy

Weight Loss: Trade In Your “Magical Thinking” for a Solid Strategy

December 31, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Ever hear yourself saying, “I know I shouldn’t eat all these salty chips right now, but tomorrow I’ll ‘eat light’ so I don’t gain weight”? Or this one: “I’m too tired to exercise today, but I’ll walk an extra half-mile tomorrow.” Or this tried-and-true excuse, “I worked hard today and deserve to relax in front …

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4 Vital Secrets to “Stress-Less” Holidays

4 Vital Secrets to “Stress-Less” Holidays

December 4, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Have you noticed that combining unrealistically high expectations with the chaotic pressure of the season is a “perfect recipe” to create holiday stress? In addition, when insecurities are stirred into the mix of our holiday behaviors, the natural joyful flavor of the season…often soggily sinks to the bottom. Can you relate? I sure can. Unfortunately, …

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Transforming Challenges  Into Important Life Lessons

Transforming Challenges Into Important Life Lessons

November 6, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Okay, I must confess right out of the gate…I am a lover of books. My house is a testament to this passion. In fact, I have at least one shelf of books in every room and closet of my home (except the bathrooms). Recently, I decided to liberate some of the intense book energy in …

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Embracing Gratitude to Reduce Stress

Embracing Gratitude to Reduce Stress

October 1, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Having an “attitude-of-gratitude” is a positive state of mind and a great stress-busting tool. In my private practice I often share this “mood-altering” tool from my book, Stress Reduction Journal. Feeling grateful for having shelter, food, clothes, money, and people that care about us is a healthy gift to our minds, bodies, and spirits. On …

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Do You Have a “Love/Hate” Relationship With Food?

Do You Have a “Love/Hate” Relationship With Food?

September 8, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

If so…you’re not alone. Many of us habitually eat unhealthy foods in order to offer our taste buds immediate gratification and pleasure—while attempting to “push down” uncomfortable emotions (such as anger, sadness, or fear). Although our unhealthy eating behaviors may take the “edge off” momentarily—continually eating in this way often adds an additional source of …

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Embracing the Tapestry of Change

Embracing the Tapestry of Change

August 4, 2011 by · Leave a Comment 

Whether we like it or not, everything alive is always a “work in progress.” Nothing living remains absolutely stagnant. So the truth is, we humans are continually changing on numerous levels that include…mind and body. This may sound simple and straightforward, but the tricky part is keeping up with our own transformational process. Now, if …

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