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Thanksgiving is More Than Turkey Day
With Thanksgiving just a week away, are you busy making shopping lists, planning menus and creating seating charts? What about also setting aside some time to reflect? Think about the people, experiences and circumstances for which you are thankful. The stress of preparing for the holidays sometimes stands in the way of focusing on all we have to be thankful for – so take a deep breath and step back for a moment to relish, with gratitude, the gifts of family and friends. To help you begin, you’ll find some … Continue reading
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Sandwich Generation: Caring for a Family in Flux
It’s never been easy for members of the sandwich generation, faced with the challenges of caring for aging parents and growing kids. And in today’s world, family pressures are often compounded by job loss, economic concerns or workplace stress. If you’re trying to get a handle on these issues, here are some resources: Tomorrow at Noon EDT (9am PDT) listen to Blog Talk Radio – scroll down to Upcoming Episode, “Nourishing your Family Relationships without Starving Yourself” to read more about it. As guests of Dr. Sandra Haymon, we’ll be … Continue reading
Surviving Breast Cancer
As you recognize from all the pink ribbons around, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Yet soon the month will be over and done – just as breast cancer can be diagnosed and treated. Between 2 and 3 million American women today have survived this health challenge and are living cancer-free. But thriving after any serious illness is complicated and sometimes feels like an uphill struggle. Today’s coping tips can help you support yourself – emotionally and physically – along the difficult course of dealing with breast cancer and … Continue reading
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Tagged challenge, control, coping, diet, exercise, illness, journaling, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, optimism, positive meaning, recovery, resiliency, self care, Stepping Stones, stress, survival
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Economic Challenges and Resiliency
Redefining a crisis as a challengegives you the power to begin, step by step, coping with the situation. See the changes you need to make in this economy as the opportunity to create a more fulfilling life for yourself and your family. Recognizing your strengths and resources keeps you optimistic and resilient. Click on the NourishRelationships YouTube video for 10-second tips about keeping your perspective in this recession. When you are able to remain upbeat about your future, you can take advantage of opportunities that may open up to you. … Continue reading
