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The Best New Year’s Resolution: Just Be You
“New Year, New You!” I see this New Year’s resolution headline all the time and it makes my blood boil. Headlines trying to convince you that if you lose wrinkles and pant sizes you will be happier. We page through magazines and actually believe flawless skin and dimple-free legs is achievable. I hate to break…
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Tips to Survive the Holidays
Survive the holidays with these simple tips this year! 1. Schedule Self-care It is way too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle. Yes, we all have family to see and things to do but make sure to SCHEDULE time to take care of yourself. Before you go to family…
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Ideas for Thanksgiving Family Fun
Family fun is ALWAYS at the top of my mind. I am a kid at heart and I truly believe that just because we grow bigger and older, it doesn’t mean we don’t want to have fun anymore. We all play various roles in our families and you could say mine is finding fun things…
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Tips for Talking to Teens
When talking to teens, there is one important thing to understand: We are NOT the same!So often, we think because we are in the same family we think we should understand each other. This is so far from the truth. The quicker you understand that each and every one of us is unique, the easier it…
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Changing Behavior Requires Changing Beliefs
When I was little my dad used to tell me that he would give me gumballs when I was in my mom’s tummy. He said I would knock on her belly and he would open it up using the belly button as the door handle. I would stick my hand out and he would give…
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When You Feel Like Something Is Missing
If you feel like something is missing, than it is. I recently ran into someone who asked how my marketing career was going. I said, “Oh, I am not doing that anymore. I am a Life Coach.” They said, “Really?! Cool, what made you get into that?” I responded, “Well, I was depressed for 15…
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Two Easy Ways to Do Good and Feel Good
If you want to be happy, be more helpful. Doing good makes you feel good. It is that simple AND it is backed by science. Our society equates happiness with getting things, when in reality we all feel better when we are giving. However, so many people say they don’t have time or money…
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Feeling Stuck? Here is How I Get Unstuck
Feeling stuck? Congratulations! That means it is time for a change. Feeling stuck sucks. We get depressed, anxious, feel like we aren’t getting anywhere, etc. However, you can use this stuckness to help fuel your transformation. Feeling stuck holds a higher purpose than what people give it credit for. It means that we have stopped…
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5 Simple Steps to Start Eating Healthy
Whenever I talk to my clients about eating healthy, these are some of the common responses I get: “I don’t have time” “It’s so overwhelming”, “It’s too expensive”, and “I don’t know where to start”. I can relate because I used to say the same thing. When I started my transformation, I knew I had to…
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Change Your Life by Writing a Letter to Your Future Self
On March 13, 2010 I received a letter in the mail. The letter was from me to me. I had written it about two months prior not knowing it would end up in my mailbox. I vaguely remember writing it during a group session at an inpatient treatment facility in Tuscon, Arizona. I…