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The Best Oldies But Goodies
As 2016 draws to a close, you’ve probably been reading lists and lists of ‘the best.’ Sometimes it’s the best movies of the year, others the best TV bloopers, or the best male and female athletes. If you’re like most of us, you probably like to begin each New Year with hope and optimism. So, in the spirit of ‘bests,’ here are some of my posts from the past on HerMentorCenter.com that can help you make a successful personal transition from 2016 to 2017. Once you decide that you are … Continue reading
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Tagged achieving your goals, challenge, change in 2017, drawing on your strengths, expressing gratitude, growth, January blues, New Year's resolutions, recovery, SAD, strategies, your personal assets
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An Early Spring
With enthusiasm generated in the Iowa caucuses providing the heat on Groundhogs Day, Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year, leading to a prediction of an early spring. If you’re hoping to begin your own march toward nicer weather but are still stuck in the muck, you can find 4 tips here at Her Mentor Center for taking the time this winter to achieve positive goals for yourself. Maybe the shorter winter days with less sunlight are beginning to get to you and you’ve already given up on your … Continue reading
Ringing in the New Year
If you’re like most of us, you probably begin each New Year with hope and optimism. This time, in 2014, you’ll make the right choices, follow-up on positive change, and achieve the goals that have been eluding you. In that spirit of confidence and resourcefulness, we offer you support all along the way here on our website through our white papers in the Resources section. Feel free to click on these links to give you more information and encouragement as well as practical strategies to put in place in 2014. … Continue reading
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Tagged 2014, assets, challenge, change, coping, goals, January blues, New Year's resolutions, Plan B, SAD, Sandwich Generation, strengths, support
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Getting Help for SAD and January Depression
If you’ve tried the tips we’ve been talking about this week and nothing seems to help, you may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or a clinical depression. Consult your physician or a specialist in psychological disorders for constructive input about these conditions. A diagnosis of SAD may be made when your mood, energy level and motivation are all down during the winter months. Several techniques can help you cope with this disorder: (1) get out into the sun, preferably for at least one hour per day of natural light; (2) … Continue reading
