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Emotional Self-Awareness: The Key to Healthier Communication and Relationships Dec 29, 2024

I recently received feedback from someone who resonated with a message on my website: "Bottling up feelings can lead to anger or frustration toward loved ones, or worse, unhealthy coping mechanisms." They shared that, while they consider themselves a...

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The Greatest Gift: Presence and Connection During the Holidays Dec 22, 2024

The holidays are here, and one of my gifts has already arrived—my daughter and her cat are staying with me for a few weeks. I couldn’t be happier. There’s something truly special about having her here, filling the house with warmth, conversation, and...

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Starting Where They Are: Bridging Gaps in Holiday Conversations Dec 15, 2024

Here’s the scene: Kitchen, Anywhere USA.

“Let me DO something!” she exclaimed. “I can help!” Her determined 81-year-old self insisted.

“Mom, I can’t even count how many of these gatherings you’ve hosted. Go sit down!” her daughter replied, equal pa...

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"You Don’t Listen…” Dec 08, 2024

“You don’t listen.” Ouch. Hearing this can sting. If these words sound familiar, you’re not alone. Many of us have experienced this moment, and while it can feel uncomfortable, it’s an opportunity to reflect and improve. Listening, when done well, ca...

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Mindfulness as a Tool for Pain and Chronic Illness Dec 01, 2024

Guest Blog by Deborah Bircham of Live Well With Chronic Illness

(DipCNM, UKIHCA-RHC, Dip.Hyp, mNCIP, mANP)   https://livewellwithchronicillness.co.uk/ 

When I first became sick with Lyme Disease and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in 2018 the suffer...

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Holiday Communication: How Listening Can Transform Your Thanksgiving Gatherings Nov 24, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time to come together, share a meal, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s a holiday centered around connection, yet for many, the conversations that happen at the table can sometimes feel superficial or, worse, filled with t...

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