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Yes, This One Thing Does Keep Your Brain Sharper
By
Linda Mintle
I heard on the radio yesterday that 70 is the new 45! Well, that might be a bit of a stretch! But there is one thing that seems to keep your mind sharp when your body is showing signs of slowing down. My mom used to do it. And she would do it daily when…
Burnt Out? Maybe It’s Your Personality!
By
Linda Mintle
Naomi could not get out of bed for work one day. Her motivation was gone. She was burnt out! It happens to far too many people and we need to look at why. One idea is that your personality could be a factor with the type of organization in which you work. Years ago, a mother-daughter team…
Couple Relationships and Adult ADHD
By
Linda Mintle
“He forgets to pick up the groceries. He loses his keys all the time. I watch the budget or he will spend without thinking. Yes, I am frustrated because it seems like he could just try harder. If he cared about me, wouldn’t he do the things he says he will do?” Rachel is frustrated. She…
Honor the Fallen But Help the Living
By
Linda Mintle
The flag is flying at half mast until noon. The cookout plans are being finalized. A parade may be starting down Main Street. Now it is time to visit the graves of those who have fallen. This is how we remember the men and women who died in all wars. It’s Memorial Day. And while many of us have lost…
How Do I Know if I Am Being Emotionally Abused?
By
Linda Mintle
It’s not uncommon to hear someone say, “He/she is emotionally abusive,” but what does that really mean? Just because someone is negative or says things you don’t like, doesn’t mean they are emotionally abusive. If you hurt because of a break-up, have an argument, or someone yells, that is not abuse. But when the volume…
What To Do About Teen Anxiety?
By
Linda Mintle
John called his parents one night and told them he was coming home from college. He couldn’t take the pressure and stress anymore. The college counselor said he was struggling with high anxiety. John’s parents were stunned. John had always been a high achiever. He wanted to go to college. They had no idea how…
Handling That Unreliable EX
By
Linda Mintle
“I’ve asked my ex spouse to please pick up the kids at the house at 6:00 for the weekend, but he doesn’t follow through.” “She says she will have the children ready for their visit, but they aren’t ready.” ” I just want him to do what he says and not always make me the…
Why Worry is Hard to Give Up
By
Linda Mintle
We all know worry is not good for us. It takes a toll on our physical health, it creates anxiety and gets in the way of moving forward. But why do we worry when we know this is problematic? The answer is the same for any dysfunctional behavior that we hang on to and do…
Strengthening the Bond on Mother’s Day
By
Linda Mintle
Mother’s Day is almost here. Are you dreading it or looking forward to it? All over this county, moms will be receiving flowers, candy and going out to dinner. There will be special celebrations and multiple ways to honor our moms. But the day is more than a Hallmark Card. It’s a day to take…
One Relationship Do Not!
By
Linda Mintle
Jan repeatedly asks her husband not to leave his briefcase by the bedroom door. But every day when he comes home, he drops it right where she said not to. So she repeats the request. He agrees he won’t do it again. But he does. This night, Jan tripped over the case and stubbed her…
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