Author Archives: phyllis
Halloween: The Masks We Wear
We all wear masks at one time or another, pretending that everything is OK. It’s common to hide personal pain. But the bad feelings don’t just disappear. Transitions are complicated. You may be letting go of roles that define you, facing a financial crisis, or adjusting to loss and a new reality. Refuse to give up on yourself, and let the following tips help you take one step at a time: Look deep inside. Are you afraid of what’s in your heart or head? If you’re angry or depressed and holding back, … Continue reading
Posted in stress, well-being, your self
Tagged adjusting to loss, defense mechanism of denial, financial crisis, Halloween, masking negative feelings, personal values, risky behavior, substance abuse, synchronicity, take off your mask
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Encourage Millennials to Vote
According to a recent national poll, nearly one in four of Millennial participants would prefer to have a giant meteor strike Earth than to see either Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Earlier in this election cycle, the Millennial generation supported Bernie Sanders. They thought he was speaking to them, not at them, and they felt the Bern. When there was disagreement, he listened in an effort to solve the problems at hand. Young people respected Sanders and what he stood for. They’re still mourning the loss of … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, well-being, your self
Tagged civil rights, college affordability, Donald Trump, encourage Millennials to vote, foreign policy/terrorism, health care, Hillary Clinton, jobs and the economy, Michelle Obama, national security, negative campaign, President obama
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Presidential Election & Emotional Wellness
October is Emotional Wellness Month and ends just before the Presidential election. We have 33 days to go, which doesn’t leave Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump much time to prepare. Hearing a plethora of divisive rhetoric heading into the final month often feels like a Fellini film. We watch it unfold, wondering is this all a fantasy. Are you stressed out by the campaign of unpopular nominees in a tight race for the most powerful office in the world? A lot of Americans voters claim they don’t like either candidate. Some no … Continue reading
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Tagged campaign of unpopular nominees, divisive rhetoric, emotional wellness, Great Recession, hardworking Americans, Hillary Clinton Donald Trump, politics as usual, Presidential debate, presidential election
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Millennials and Love Relationships
Are you a Baby Boomer ready for grandchildren and disappointed that your adult children aren’t interested in marriage? Whereas the oldest Millennials are now in the mid 30s, according to PEW Research only 28% have taken the plunge. It’s another example of the Millennial generation doing it their way. Close to 50% in a recent survey supported the idea of trial marriages that could be formalized or dissolved after 2 years. Many are skeptical of traditions lasting forever, seeing life as a work in progress and always subject to change. Of … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, intimate partner, stress, well-being, your self
Tagged 28% of Millennials are married, affection increases intimacy, Millennials and love, positive emotions minimize pain, relationships alter brain circuits, Royal Millennials William and Kate, touching releases oxytocin
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