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From Gluten-Free to Sober Cheer: Thriving at Holiday Gatherings

The holidays are a time of togetherness, tradition, and indulgence. But for those with specific dietary needs—be they vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or sober—the joy of a shared meal can come with delicate challenges. Maintaining your values while preserving harmony at the table is...

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Meditation Is Mindfulness, But Mindfulness Isnā€™t Meditationā€”Wait, What?

Meditation and mindfulness are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct yet complementary approaches to cultivating presence and awareness. While meditation is a mindfulness practice, mindfulness extends beyond meditation, encompassing a range of ways to engage with the present...

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Say It, Believe It, Become It

The Transformative Power of Affirmations

Have you ever noticed how your internal dialogue shapes your day? The stories we tell ourselves can either empower us or hold us back. Affirmations are a simple yet transformative tool for rewiring your mindset and creating positive change in your life.

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From Fear to Freedom: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Achieve Wellness

When it comes to health and wellness, we all have beliefs about what’s possible for us. These thoughts can either fuel our growth or hold us back. For many of us, limiting beliefs take center stage. Whether we feel stuck in a cycle of failed diets, struggle to commit to a fitness routine,...

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Embrace Intuitive Eating: Nourishing Your Body, Mind, and Spirit

What is Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive eating is a practice that encourages you to listen to your body’s signals, helping you make choices that truly support your well-being on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual. Rather than adhering to external rules or diets, intuitive...

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The Strength Within: How to Cultivate Resilience and Thrive

Resilience, a transformative human attribute, is adapting and thriving amidst adversity. The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences,” resilience encompasses mental,...

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Peace

Wishing you peace during these troubling times.

Along with so many Americans, I am riding waves of emotions as the events in our country unfold.  I am inspired by acts of courage and angered by acts that deny human rights.  I am troubled by the suffering, fear, doubt, and confusion,...

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Minding Your Business and Busyness

Are your decisions based on urgent demands for your immediate attention?
Do you find that your intuition is speaking but you’re not listening?
Do professional demands overshadow your personal well-being?

5 Guiding Statements to Help You Mind Your Business and Busyness

Guiding Statement #1
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How to Be More Productive Today

Do you struggle with productivity? Are you always striving to get your task list accomplished but end up constantly moving tasks to the next day? If this describes you, here are a few tips for making your day more productive.

Create a To-Do List the Night Before

Instead of waking up in the...

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How Well Do You Maintain Balance?

If trying to maintain balance in your life makes you feel like a tightrope walker, you’re not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy that life can feel like a three-ring circus. Take this quiz to see how well you are meeting responsibilities, while also recognizing...

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The Importance of Idle Time in a Fast-Forward World

Claiming the Empty Spaces
The Importance of Idle Time in a Fast-Forward World

“What is this life if, full of care,

We have no time to stand and stare.”

—W. H. Davies

You’re just about to leave for your dentist appointment when you receive a phone call saying the dentist has...

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Full Speed Ahead with Positive Thinking

Full Speed Ahead with “Yes, and” Thinking

Nothing zaps a great idea faster than “Yes, but….” You might as well say “No.”

It’s not just about semantics. In fact, “Yes, but” may be the No. 1 phrase for killing personal hope, putting...

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