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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…

“Jennifer, we need to talk about your low productivity numbers. You are not reaching the goal and are far behind your fellow workers. Now, let me say, there are some bright spots in your work” What’s problematic about this approach? For starters, it’s negative. Like Jennifer, have you ever had a boss or family member…

Enjoy and remember to give thanks!   

Try this easy experiment and see what happens to your mood. Begin each day with three specific statements of gratitude. The holistic benefits of this small daily discipline may surprise you. Physical: An attitude of gratitude actually leads to fewer aches and pains. It lowers your blood pressure, improves your immune system, and helps you…

During the pandemic I read an interesting book by the former surgeon general, Dr. Vivek Murthy called Together. He went on a listening tour of America in a quest to better understand America’s physical and mental health. What he found surprised even him — many Americans suffer from an epidemic of loneliness. They lack close…

It’s a common complaint in therapy, “He (or she) is so controlling.” But what does that mean exactly?  Well, it can actually mean a lot of things but here are 10 common signs to determine if someone is controlling. The person… Regularly puts you down in front of others:  Controlling people challenge your beliefs, politics…

There are many ways to thank a Veteran for their service on this Veteran’s Day. but first, a few personal messages: To my dad, a 97 years-old veteran of WWII from the greatest generation, we love and miss you. We know you were proud to serve your country.  Thanks dad for joining the fight at a…

  A few years ago, I interviewed Butch Harman, the executive producer and cartoonist of the TV show, Fairly Odd Parents. He told his personal story how humor and laughter helped him through stressful times. Humor was an outlet that for him, became the focus of his career. But what Butch discovered is also true…
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