Self-care

Success and the Dog Walker

There’s a dog walker in my neighborhood and every time I’m out for a walk with my dog, I see him with a different dog. (That’s how I figured out he was a dog walker!) He’s probably in his mid-forties, and must be shy because he walks with his head down and keeps to himself.…

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Learning How to Say No

In the previous post, I talked about the importance of saying no. In this post, I go a little deeper. Read on and you’ll find techniques to help you learn how to say it. N-O.  No.  We didn’t have a problem saying this simple two letter word when we were kids.  I think it was…

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Want more time? Just say NO!

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and frustrated because you have so much to do in so little time?  Are you just too drained to clear the clutter in your home or office?  Do you feel that you are no longer in control of your life?  Many of us have experienced those feelings at one time…

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Nobody’s Perfect: Are You Judging Yourself Too Harshly?

Are you a perfectionist? Did you know that a ‘to do’ list is the signature of a perfectionist? Guilty as charged. (A ‘to do’ list is great for getting things out of your head so you can relax, and I often recommend it, provided the list is realistic and manageable rather than overwhelming). Overusing the…

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