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Do You Hibernate in Winter?
Were you too busy watching Super Bowl commercials on Sunday to notice that Punxsutawney Phil had emerged from his burrow this year? He saw his shadow and went back in to hibernate, predicting that the blistery winter weather much of the country has been experiencing will last for another 6 weeks. You may not be as interested in Groundhog Day as I am – full disclosure, February 2 is also my birthday so I’ve followed the tradition for years. For many of us, winter weather does seem to drag on … Continue reading
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Tagged cold, exercise, family, friends, Groundhog Day, gym, mood, outside, rain, reconnect, snow, winter
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Coping with the Unhappiest Day of the Year
Earlier this week, we experienced what has traditionally been dubbed “the unhappiest day of the year.” For those in the Northern Hemisphere, January is often the most depressing month: the days are cold, the nights long, bills from the holidays have arrived, and we’ve already broken many of our New Year’s resolutions. So what can we do – this week – to cheer up, take on a different approach and make the choice to move forward? Here are some strategies that work for me when I’m dealing with hassles. Give … Continue reading
Posted in stress, well-being, your self
Tagged control, exercise, goals, gratitude, helplessness, opportunity, relaxation strategies, resiliency, stress, tension, unhappiness, wellbeing, winter, workout
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