Self-care
When my mother-in- law passed away over a year ago, my husband and I took on the emotionally taxing task of clearing out her closet. She didn’t buy a lot of new clothes for herself, preferring to spend her money on gifts for others; so the clothing she kept over the years was well-worn…except for…
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My dog loves treats. I know you may be thinking, “What dog doesn’t?” But my dog is obsessed with them. When I take him for a walk, he leads me directly to all the stores that have doggie treats outside their door. I swear I could blindfold him and he could do the cookie-trail run…
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Do you consistently put your needs and preferences aside because you don’t want to risk upsetting others? Have you ever had this conversation? “Where do you want to go for dinner?” You: “It doesn’t matter.” “What movie do you want to watch?” You: “I don’t care.” “Where do you want to go on vacation?” You:…
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Seeing images of devastation in the New York area caused by Hurricane Sandy really puts things in perspective for me. I have new appreciation for electricity, gas, and a roof over my head. I’m so grateful that my friends, family members and pets are safe. What we appreciate appreciates. In other words, the more grateful…
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Through coaching hundreds of people, both in my life coaching practice and as a professional organizer, I’ve discovered the one thing that seems to hold many people back from getting what they want: their thoughts. Is ‘stinking thinking’ holding you hostage? Stinking thinking can be defined as “a bad way of thinking that makes you…
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