Lifestyle & Longevity

Holiday Optimism Sets a Path for Success In the New Year

Holiday optimism sets you on a path to success in the new year.

Kayla breathed a sigh of relief. A car moving into her lane spotted her car just in time and swerved away to avoid her. Gratitude filled her at the near […]

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How to Avoid Helicopter Parenting Your Almost Adult Child

Avoid helicopter parenting your adult child when they're off to college.

Helen’s quiet, studious daughter Lizzie, didn’t really date in high school. Helen worried about her social life some, but it was still reassuring that she was safe at home. When […]

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How Optimism Improves Your Healthy Outlook

When life wears you down, optimism improves your healthy outlook.

How is it that some people seem to maintain a bright outlook in their daily life, including in times of difficulty? Is it naiveté or something else? Others say that […]

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Does Your Teen’s “Selective Hearing” Drive You Batty? There’s More To It…

Your teen's selective hearing turns to peers and away from parents to support independence.

“Riley?  Riley… RILEYYYY!!”  “MOM, why are you YELLING?”  “Because you aren’t ANSWERING ME!!” Sound familiar? Does it seem like your teen has her ears stuffed with cotton?  What about when […]

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Navigating COVID Delta and Omicron As the New Year Dawns To 2022

Navigating COVID delta and omicron in 2022 is a challenge we must endure.

We’ve been doing COVID’s version of life on this planet for close to 2 years. We’ve done what we’re told, but this coronavirus just keeps dumping more on us. When […]

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Your Painful Experiences Can Provide Hope for Others If You Share Them

Painful experiences can provide hope for others if you share them.

“…You know, I’ve been there. It was a tough time, and I have no doubt it’s tough for you. Here’s what I did to get through it …“ If you’ve […]

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Thanksgiving’s About More than Food… Think About It…

Thanksgiving's not just about food, but about gratitude, forgiveness, generosity, and kindness.

Thanksgiving isn’t just turkey and dressing. Shocking…right? But it’s not about the food. It’s about being thankful. Appreciating every good thing in your life. Expressing your appreciation, recognizing you can’t […]

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Clean Out the Cobwebs in Your Life and Go Forward with Joyful Resilience

Engage with family and friends. Exercise and move. Get your juices flowing. Remember to take time for you…snuggle with your cat…play with your dog. Use your brain, exert yourself mentally […]

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Wake up and Dream Your Most Heartfelt Dreams This Holiday Season

A dream is a wish your heart makes, when you’re fast asleep… At least that’s what Cinderella sang, in Disney’s classic animated movie. But… the kind of dreams you have […]

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Reduce Stress and Stay Safe This Holiday Season

Although some things are easier said than done… Cecilia and Ben have been working remotely since March 2020, so they both work in their home. They’ve faced the challenge of […]

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