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MLK: Are We Honoring the Legacy of Nonviolence and Love?
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Linda Mintle
As we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., I couldn’t help think about the importance nonviolence played in his approach to racism. He is certainly remembered for his promotion of non-violence during protests. And he advocated love over hate. In his first book, Stride Toward freedom, he advocated nonviolent resistance with the idea that…
What Does Smell Tell About your Mental Health?
By
Linda Mintle
It’s time for breakfast. You open the refrigerator, grab the milk and take a whiff. It smells bad. But your spouse is pouring the milk into his bowl. “Hey, did you smell that? It’s rotten! Don’t use it!” And you wonder, did he not smell how sour the milk was? Maybe, maybe not. Usually, it’s…
Check Your Mental Health Against These 10 Things
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Linda Mintle
Recently, I did a blog post on good mental health reminders for the New Year. Here are 10 more to add to that list. Check out the lists on both blogs and see if there are areas to improve. It could make a difference in your attitude and mental health this new year. 1. Learn…
10 New Year Mental Health Reminders
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Linda Mintle
Mental health issues are more common than we think. It is estimated that 25% of US adults are impacted by mental-health related problems. So as we begin the New Year, here are 10 mental health reminders. Let’s make this New Year a healthy mental health one as well. Distance yourself from toxic people. If someone…
2 Questions to Know If Change Will Be Successful
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Linda Mintle
It’s a new year! Are you thinking about making a change? Do you want to clear the slate and start fresh? Maybe this is the year to finally reach your goals, e.g., weight loss, less time on social media, getting more exercise or creating healthier habits. Despite our good intentions, our goals quickly fade within…
Happy New Year
By
Linda Mintle
May it be your best year yet!
Year in Review: The Power of Reflection
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Linda Mintle
New Year’s Day is just a few days away. As we approach the ending of one year and bring in the new, it’s normal to do a bit of reflection. It can be an empowering process and a skill that can be practiced. In fact, it would be good to engage in regular reflection times…
A Christmas Poem: The True Meaning of Christmas
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Linda Mintle
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, but I felt like a louse! As I gazed at the packages all in a row, Too much spending, this much I know. I slumped to the floor and grabbed hold of my man, We have only two children. There’s…
5 Ways to Deal With Holiday Family Conflict
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Linda Mintle
Some would argue as to whether or not this is the most wonderful time of the year given the potential for family conflict. And yes, some conflict will occur when it comes to your family. But, keep in mind that holiday get togethers are limited to a few days. So negotiating and managing your way…
Are You Over Christmas? Overeating, Overspending and Overstressed?
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Linda Mintle
It’s not Christmas yet, but are you over Christmas? Now before you think I am Mr. Scrooge, I am not asking if you are over the holiday itself. Rather, are you overspending, overeating or overstressed? These three “overs” can make this time of year not so wonderful! Consequently, we need to be intentional and avoid…
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