Of the different places I’ve worked, I had some places that were laid back and relaxed and just generally good environment, and then I’ve had places where I was surrounded by stress, unrealistic expectations, tons of redundant paperwork, and … Continue Reading
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“I don’t need to talk about me.” Taking Time for Emotional Self-Care
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In a recent conversation with a friend in a profession of helping others, the topic of her health and stressors arose. When I encouraged her to talk to me about how she was feeling, she responded, “I don’t need … Continue Reading
It’s No Secret…
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Get Healthy, Find a Balance!
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What is the first thought that comes to mind if I say, “Get healthy”? My guess is that the majority of you (though maybe not all) immediately associated the phrase with physical fitness and dieting. Did … Continue Reading
The Happiest Man Alive: How to be Happy!
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Are you happy? I mean really happy? What thoughts or situations stand in the way of you being happy more often? About a year or so ago, I came across an article about a Tibetan Buddhist monk named Matthieu … Continue Reading
I Wish I Knew: Finding Confidence in Personality
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Have you ever been tempted to compare yourself to others? Maybe there is a specific person you have always wanted to be just like. Maybe it’s more of a group of people that you have watched and silently wished, … Continue Reading
How to Find Balance (a response to a community member)
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Today’s topic comes from one of our community members who says she’d like to learn more about balancing it all. She goes on to list some of the things that she has the balance, such as “kids, work, school, exercise,
Resist the Devil and He Will Flee From You (Affirmations Series #5)
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Throughout this month, we have focused on affirmations as positive, healthy, and helpful self-talk. However… affirmations are not limited to self-talk. We live in a society that is quick to point out the negative. Any time spent on social … Continue Reading
Spiritual Wellness: The Key to Overall Wellness
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If you are just beginning on your journey toward overall wellness, my first question is: how is your spiritual health?
When you look at the diagrams that show all eight areas of wellness, spiritual wellness is one of the … Continue Reading
15 Affirmations to Survive Parenthood (Affirmation Series #4)
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Parenting is tough. Any of you out there who are parents, this post is especially for you, but even if you don’t have children, I think you can still gain something from it. Before we get to some helpful … Continue Reading