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Independence Day
Freedom. Countless people have valued it, fought for it and even gave their life for it. Why? Why do people place such importance on the concept of having the ability to follow there hearts, honor their own beliefs and pursue … Continue reading
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Dealing with Change, Both Good and Bad
For those who have seen me recently, you know that there’s a lot of that going on in my work life. The new office came with a beautiful view and a few surprises. The building has been under construction and … Continue reading
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Why “I’m not going to do that anymore” doesn’t work
I recently had a conversation with someone that began, “I’m not going to do that anymore.” Being the action-oriented person that I am, I asked, “That’s great! How are you going to pull that off?” The person on the receiving … Continue reading
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The Rules of Fighting Fair
1) Remember that you love this person! – Your mission in the argument is to express your point of view – not to hurt the other person’s feelings or attack them. Hurting someone’s feelings pretty much insures that they will … Continue reading
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How much do you value yourself?
It seems like a simple question but it’s not one that we tend to think about often. We may think about why we can’t seem to get what we want. We may think about why we can’t seem to … Continue reading
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The Inner Critic vs. The Inner Coach
We often have good intentions to make healthy life decisions and stick with them. Often, it seems like “things just get in the way” and we find ourselves saying, “if only this were different, I would be successful.” What we … Continue reading
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Are You Ready for A Change?
Research on human behavior suggests that there are 5 stages of preparing to make a change in your life. Your intentions, motivations and actions will differ depending on which stage you are in at the time. There is nothing “bad” … Continue reading
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Stress Management: It’s A Matter of Life and Health
It’s common sense that we all need to manage our stress. But, did you know that managing stress effectively is a matter of health? The Stress Response is a series of biochemical events in the human body designed to help a … Continue reading
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Pomp and Circumstance .and Now what?
Its that time of year Graduation time! The walk across the stage is a time of excitement and a time to take pride in all your hard work. Congratulations to all the graduates for your accomplishments and commitment to … Continue reading
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If It Makes You Happy Can It Be That Bad?
Stress. We hear about it everyday. We know it happens to the best of us. We may not be able to define it but we know it when we see it. Usually, when we think about it, thoughts of hectic … Continue reading
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