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Reframing Negative Self-Talk Mar 10, 2024

If you live day-to-day with negative self-talk whispering in your mind, you’re certainly not alone. According to research, 70-80% of our daily thoughts are negative. However, reframing negative self-talk is doable and takes self-awareness and intenti...

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Life Changing Decisions Mar 03, 2024

Change and decisions are a fact of life. While all decisions change your life in some way, some create seismic change. 

At 52, I’ve made my fair share of life changing decisions.  At almost every crossroads, I sought someone else out who I might be ...

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Allowing Guilty Pleasures: Why It’s Okay to Say ‘Unfortunately I Do Love' Feb 25, 2024

Indulging in guilty pleasures isn't just enjoyable; it's also beneficial for mental health. These small, everyday delights help us escape the stress of daily life and reconnect with what makes us feel good. Despite the societal labels that try to sha...

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Secondary Grief: When Loss Creates Ripple Effects Feb 18, 2024

This article is part of a series exploring different types of grief. Loss does not always arrive the same way, and the emotional experience can vary depending on the circumstances.

In this series we explore several forms of grief, including natural ...

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Ambiguous Grief: Mourning Someone Who Is Still Alive Feb 11, 2024

This article is part of a series exploring different types of grief. Loss does not always arrive the same way, and the emotional experience can vary depending on the circumstances.

In this series we explore several forms of grief, including natural ...

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Complex Grief: When Loss Becomes Harder to Navigate Feb 04, 2024

This article is part of a series exploring different types of grief. Loss does not always arrive the same way, and the emotional experience can vary depending on the circumstances.

In this series we explore several forms of grief, including natural ...

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