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When we mention famous names such as Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, Kate Spade, or Anthony Bourdain, we feel totally perplexed but also not too surprised at yet another celebrity suicide. On one hand, we wonder how a person with a such “perfect life” could possibly want to end theirs. On the other hand, celebrity suicides are really a societal reflection of a much larger ... Continue Reading
Staying calm and collected is required to be able to think clearly and reason. This post from mindbodygreen.com shares a 5-step plan to calm down quickly when you’re upset. Whenever I get upset, I wonder if it's just me, since it often seems like everyone else is so cool and collected. But other people must freak out sometimes, right? I mean, how could I be the only one out ... Continue Reading
Holding onto anger holds you back and weighs you down. Learn how to forgive to feel as light as air. This post from Tiny Buddha introduces you to the power of forgiving! “The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.” ~Gandhi For many years forgiveness was not in my mind, let alone my vocabulary. I was taught to believe that forgiveness was a sign of ... Continue Reading
When we don’t allow ourselves to examine anger and realize why we feel that way, it can manifest in many ways. This post from Alternative Daily discusses how to let go of anger. In our culture, we often demonize anger. We tend to equate it with flying off the handle, and with being irrational, as well as emotionally (and sometimes even physically) violent. As a result, many of ... Continue Reading
Taking care of a loved one with Alzheimer's can have high emotional costs for the caregiver. This article from The Huffington Post highlights the golden rule that helps every Alzheimer’s caregiver to keep caregiver burnout at bay. Trial and error as an Alzheimer's caregiver taught me that it's better to be patient than to be right. That golden rule and the two magic words "OK ... Continue Reading
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