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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…

May it be your best year yet!

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…

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…

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…

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…

a Do you have Christmas traditions? Perhaps this is the year to revive them or begin new ones. I was thinking about this because I overheard a group of millennials talking about how sad they were that they had no traditions for the Christmas holiday. This was something they longed for and wished their families…

If there is one thing we love about the holidays, it is the food. If there is one thing we hate about the holidays, it is the potential weight gain. So how concerned should we be and what do we need to know? Truth is, we do tend to gain weight during the holidays. Now,…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Or is it? Not everyone agrees given the family stress that often accompanies this time of year. So, every year, I remind us to create a positive mindset concerning the holidays. Why? Because this is one time of year we intentionally get together despite our conflicts and…

The other night, one of our newscasters said she was already behind on Christmas! And I thought, it’s only one week past Thanksgiving. How can you already be behind? But I know a lot of people who get overwhelmed and stressed this time of the year because they are not organized. Disorganization is not a…
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