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A Day for Mother Earth

by rosemary, April 21, 2017

Every April 22 since 1970 has been celebrated as Earth Day – a time to reflect on how we can protect the environment, now and in the future. Beginning with about 20 million people in the United States honoring Mother Nature that first year, there are expected to be more than a billion people across the world observing the festival this year. We’ve blogged here about Earth Day and, even more importantly, about the day after. What can we do to sustain our momentum when we are committed to making … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Forgiveness

by phyllis, December 2, 2015

Who hasn’t suffered pain in a relationship or been angered by the toxic remarks of a colleague? And what about the mistakes you’ve made, whether by poor choices or in hurting others? Negative feelings like these can fester if left unexpressed. Holding on to resentments is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die. Studies show that forgiving can be as beneficial to you as to those who have wronged you. Give it a try. When you access genuine compassion, you’ll experience an increased sense of wellbeing. … Continue reading →

Posted in intimate partner, stress, well-being, your self | Tagged acceptance, blocked emotions, colleagues, forgiveness, growth, guilt, hold grudges, holiday season, how to forgive, negative feelings, relationships, resentment, resilience | Leave a comment

Hitting a bull’s eye

by rosemary, January 9, 2014

If you’ve been putting off implementing your New Year’s resolutions, know that you’re not alone. Studies estimate that 20% of adults are chronic procrastinators. But rather than beating yourself up over your lack of progress – as you’ve probably done in the past – why not get past your inertia and try something new this year to get you going? All that self-blame didn’t really get you anywhere before, it just made you feel even worse. And the more negative your emotions, the less likely that you’ll actually overcome obstacles … Continue reading →

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Postpartum Mental Illness

by phyllis, October 11, 2013

Last week, after crashing into a barrier at the White House, injuring an officer and starting a high-speed car chase through the heart of Washington, a 34-year single mom was shot to death. Her 13-month old daughter in the car avoided physical injury and was taken into protective custody. This incident took place in a city already distressed over the government shutdown and a shooting in the Capitol whereby a gunman killed 12 people a couple of weeks ago. News stories like the Washington Naval Yard rampage have become too … Continue reading →