Who You. If you are a living, breathing, human being, then boundary setting is for you. In fact, research shows that some of the most loving and caring people are those who are have good boundaries. Everyone benefits from setting healthy boundaries. What To understand what boundaries are, we need also need an understanding of …
I think it is fair to say that most of us want answers. However, I don’t know if most people want to swim through the sea of information that leads to greater understanding. Far too often we make decisions or try to solve a problem without taking the time to gather all the information; without …
Don’t Worry! You won’t need to travel to a monastery in Tibet. Calming your inner self is a skill that can be learned through consistent practice. Here are some principles that can be of use in working toward an increased state of serenity. 1. Use Some Mindfulness Mindfulness can be especially handy because you can …
Lots of individuals need help coping with stress – it’s not anything to be ashamed about! Give yourself permission to get help if you need it. Stress is a normal part of life but if your stress is persistent or keeps getting worse, you may need extra support. Over time, stress can lead to more …
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I won’t bother quoting you the statistics, but my best educated guess is most of our new beginning goals are now tucked away in a notebook or digital notepad. My question is, how much do these goals still matter to you? Do still want to live healthier and be happier? If so, don’t give up …
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“I’m just not getting anything out of life.” “I don’t know how to keep going.” “I don’t understand why I have to go through this struggle.” Do these statements sound familiar? I think most of us have said something along those lines before. It’s common to get discouraged when we are feeling overwhelmed with life …
At times we all have experienced a sensation of things getting out of control and this can cause you to be “stressed out,” but not all stress is bad, in fact is a common thing. However, continuing (ongoing) stress can lead to many different health and emotional problems. In a consultation with my primary doctor, …
Remember the character Eeyore on Winnie the Pooh? As kids we may have watched that somber donkey with some amusement, but as adults we can go back and listen to his gloomy utterances and feel sorry for the miserable world he created for himself in. Not only did this tail pinned mammal have a bleak …
It’s week two of the New Year. Research shows that 25% of people who have made a “New Year’s Resolution” have already abandoned their plans by the end of the first week and around 30% will have slacked by the end of the second week. An article I read this week stated that this is …
By Benjamin Nielsen A little over three years ago we adopted an Airedale Terrier. Anyone who may be familiar with this breed knows that these are extremely intelligent animals that identify more as humans than dogs. Needless to say, our girl has a mind of her own. As such, the training process has required much …
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