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Life is life. There will be projects we work on that go smoothly to completion. And there will be projects we work on where we …

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I initiated a brief survey of a small sample of men regarding their views on medical and mental health issues. I was surprised to find …

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Are you looking for a change in your life? Life is made up of the following eight Pillars: Relationships/Friendship Finance Home Environment Career/Business Spirituality Health …

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It’s Mental Health Awareness month!  And, although it’s nice to have a month dedicated to mental health, I’m happy to see there has been a …

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By Victoria Carney-Paine, LCSW Mental health is my favorite thing to talk about. Ask me how I’m doing and I’ll tell you if I am …

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The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the U.S. is anxiety; and a close second is depression. Both disorders are misunderstood not only by …

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“I don’t have enough hours in a day!” “I don’t have time!” “I’m too busy!” “I have too much work!” “I’m always so busy!” “I …

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By Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP Mindfulness, or the state of being conscious and aware of something, isn’t always easy, especially when there are so many …

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As we reach the end of Q1 in 2022, it is time to assess how we are doing. Pull out the list of goals you …

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By Dara Teller, RCSW “Fear is the most subtle and destructive of all human diseases. Ladies and gentleman, fear kills dreams. Fear kills hope. Fear …

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One of the few beneficial byproducts of this pandemic is our focus on good mental health. As a mental health professional, I appreciate this greatly. …

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Love doesn’t start with loving others before us. It begins with loving ourselves first, to know how to love another. We create a strong foundation …

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Last week I watched my 2-year-old grandson, James, shooting hoops into his Little Tikes basketball hoop repeatedly as he missed over and over again. His …

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Groundhog Day last week reminded me how as adults, we can fall into a life that feels repetitive.  We wake up, go through our routines, …

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As I was thinking of this week’s thought of the week, I decided to dig into a problem I tend to have on the regular …

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More and more of us are looking for work-life balance.  The problem is that, in our search for the elusive work-life balance, our stress and …

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As a Coach and Recruiter, one of the common mistakes I see is jumpy clients. Jumpy because these employees move on to another employer after …

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The holidays are the perfect time to reflect on our relationships, establish goals for connecting with our family, and set the groundwork for those relationships …

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Self-Reflection might sound easy to do, but it’s the most challenging thing we can do. It’s hard to focus on our thoughts and feelings about …

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As we come to the end of another year, it is beneficial to review the recent past.  Personally, I am better off at the end …

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The Hustle Culture is about being aggressive, being forceful, being a slayer, pushing forward, working long hours; and putting ourselves last. Hustling without rest and …

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Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It consists of a readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Simple concept, right? Yet, it …

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  Creating boundaries – or not creating them. There is no right or wrong answer.  We’re all different.  The question is: Do we need to …

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By Alejandra Boker, MBA, RD, IFNCP Women’s health is multifaceted. But one of the main issues consistently brought up by many women is the struggle …

Continue reading “Should we blame weight gain on menopause?”

The other day I was really looking at myself in the mirror while I was getting dressed.  I was looking at my body and scars …

Continue reading “In loving me.”

Trust your gut. I love this phrase, but some women take it too far in one direction or the other. I’ve had some patients “trust …

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By: Tiffany N. Perez, RMHC We live in an era of information overload. We are invested in social media platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and …

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Here I am, writing about procrastination in my pajamas at the last minute when I should’ve been wilding out at a fall festival because I …

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Self-improvement. When I talk about this idea (a multi-million dollar industry of how to do and be better), I make sure others understand they are …

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I think we can all agree that the topic of self-improvement is a broad one. In such a complicated time in our world, and with …

Continue reading “Natural Negativity to Proactive Optimism”

Summer is over. Well, at least Summer, as in those few months during which “the Purge” happens because the children :coughs: terrors are set loose …

Continue reading “Summer is Over. Now What?”

BACK TO SCHOOL *cue instant anxiety* Whether you’re 5, 12, 18, or 24 years old, that week before school starts always makes most of us …

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Most of us know what back to school means. Some of us went back to school as kids. Some of us had kids that went …

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Our kids’ behavior is the difference between a great day and a “kill me now” day. It can be overwhelming when your kids misbehave more …

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Low testosterone is one of the most overlooked causes of depression and other serious mood disorders in males. So much so that when I see …

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Here we are at some point of the pandemic, not knowing if it’s the middle, the end, or the new norm. It’s no wonder stress levels …

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BY KATHERYNE PUENTES, LMHC What is the true meaning of mental health, and why are so many individuals scared to visit a therapist? With the …

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Self-talk is the dialogue inside your head. It is your inner voice that tells you what you can and cannot do. It is your inner …

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Do you aspire to be “mindful” tangibly and practically? Ask yourself these four questions.  It will give you a well-grounded approach to your day: 1) …

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No, I’m not talking about making your hot co-worker or classmate fall in love with you. I’m talking about making the MOST special person in …

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