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You deserve to feel more vibrant and joyful in life!  Join me here for strategies and tips from over 18 years of experience in mental health.  

That's not a carrot! Pulling weeds... awareness emotional weeds meditation mindfulness May 18, 2023

If you're a pro gardener like me (LOL), you can tell that this weed is NOT a carrot.  

However, when it first popped up in my garden, I couldn't.  When it was a sprout among the carrot sprouts, it lo...

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One magic ingredient to feel better! anxiety l-theanine lemon balm magnesium sleep worried thoughts Apr 27, 2023

The magic (and science) of sleep

 

One thing that my Dad taught me has saved me a number of times as an adult.  When I was younger and life was completely falling apart.  My Dad would listen.  He wo...

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Finding Balance... anxiety balance meditation resilience secondary trauma Apr 21, 2023

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work with some true heroes. I went into a school that is currently supporting a student through an unimaginable tragedy. 

They don't feel like heroes. But,...

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Need to focus...but can't? add adhd anxiety binaural emdr foucs Apr 13, 2023

Do you find it hard to focus at times?

One of the side effects of anxiety...or maybe it's a cause...is the inability to focus.  For some people, not focusing causes delays in completing tasks, feelin...

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Is Anxiety Genetic? causes of anxiety dna epigenetics research Apr 06, 2023

One thing I wondered about for a long time is this...

Is anxiety caused by our DNA?

In other words, are you born with a specific gene that causes you to have anxiety?

IF the answer to that is "yes"...

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Help! My Empathy is Exhausting! anxiety burnout compassion compassion fatigue emotional intelligence empathy mental exhaustion overwhelm stress Mar 10, 2023

Last week, I asked you what topics you'd like for me to explore here in the newsletter and BOY did you deliver!

There are so many great ones that you shared and I really appreciate your feedback!

Th...

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How are YOU? anxiety how are you Mar 02, 2023

Every week, I send you my thoughts.  Every week, I write for YOU!  

Today, I was thinking.  It's been a while since I asked...How are you?  and What do you need?

Lots of people find this time of yea...

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Why I wear the same earrings EVERY day... (hint: it's a mental hack!) Feb 23, 2023

These earrings aren't really that special.  I bought them for myself at Belk, on sale.  The occasion was a meeting that I felt was a big deal.  So, that's the most special thing about them.  But even ...

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Sometimes we are wrong about what's causing our anxiety. Feb 23, 2023

I'm working with someone who's daughter is struggling with anxiety.  He's her Dad so as you can imagine, he is desperate to find a solution.  

He talks to her very openly about it which is great!  

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Is Our Old Mental Health Model Out? anxiety help mental health mental health model resilience therapy Feb 16, 2023

I'll start by saying this...while there are flaws in our mental health system, there are a LOT of people who are getting the support they need.  I don't believe we are in a place that we need to throw...

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The surprising benefits of reaching out for help! Feb 09, 2023
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Magical Mind Control? Or Brain Science? Jan 19, 2023
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