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Optimize Your Opportunities after January Blues

Not only are we into a new month and a new year, but also into a new decade. What will the ’10’s bring for you? Now is the time to set the tone for this time in your life. Turn crises into challenges and challenges into opportunities. Don’t become overwhelmed. Instead, use this time to research things you want to do and changes you want to make. Remember that although you can’t control what happens to you, you can control how you handle it. Think about the consequences of your … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

It’s a common saying, but so true – time flies! Over the next few days, as you welcome the new year, will you be cleaning the slate or clearing your head in preparation for a fresh start in 2010? It’s a time to assess the past year – what was good, what was hard and what you want to change. And as Sandwiched Boomers, relationships may be close to the top of your list. As we all know, 2009 has been a difficult year. The financial crisis created losses on … Continue reading

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Enjoying Santa’s List

This holiday season choose to focus on recognizing everything you are thankful for. We’ve done that in our article, 5 Steps to Gratitude Despite a Tough Economy – you can access it by clicking on the post title above. We here at www.HerMentorCenter.com hope you enjoy the family time that his national holiday allows and we wish a very Merry Christmas to those who are celebrating today.

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Focus on Gratitude During the Holidays – and All Year

Deciding to focus on giving thanks means a whole new mindset. As Albert Schweitzer put it, “To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kind that will stand behind the action. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.” When you follow these steps you can act on the gratitude you experience and live a rich life no matter what time of year or economic environment. Positive psychology studies … Continue reading

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