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Inside Fall Issue...
Take My
Parent PLEASE!
Coping with a Difficult Elderly Parent
Does your elderly loved one act out to get your attention?
Do they make unreasonable demands, wanting all of your time? Have they become
depressed, manipulative, distrustful or hostile? Are you at your wits end with
elder care? Then…Like
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Getting Out of the Dog House
What to Do When You're in Trouble with Your
Partner
"Oops, I did it again." We've all been there. You knew you shouldn't have done
it, but it happened. Now you're in trouble and it's time to make amends.
Anyone who has been in a relationship for more than a few months has likely said
or done insensitive or hurtful things -- things that landed them in the
proverbial “dog house”. You can stop the cycle
of dog house visits by…Like
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do
The Anatomy of a Breakup
Chances are that, at least once in your lifetime, you will experience a romantic
break up. It's over. Now what? Are you suffering from a broken heart? Are you
afraid you'll never get over your feelings of loneliness and loss? Hang on….it
does get better…Like
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Undoing Depression
What You Need to Know
Are you or someone you love dealing with depression? Every day can feel like a
struggle when you're depressed. Or, watching someone you love fight depression
can be frustrating and frightening. The good news is that depression is
highly treatable…Like
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The Kids Are NOT Ok
Moving Back Home After College
Have you ever been out to dinner with friends, sharing the details of life,
work, vacation plans, your health, and then, as it always does, the conversation
turns to how your adult children are doing? Your answer is likely predictable:
"The kids are okay." The truth is that some of those kids, who are in their
twenties and thirties, are not okay. They're failing to thrive on their own.
Despite having every advantage in life, many adult children are not growing into
the independent, successful, contributing citizens we expected them to be.
Instead, they are choosing to move back home "just until they get on their
feet". What can a parent do?...Like
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Cheater, Cheater, Affair Repeater
The Real Scoop
Affairs are messy. They are always selfish and very painful. There is a high
possibility that someone close to you is, or soon will be, involved in an
extramarital affair. Recent statistics suggest that 40% of women and 60% of
men, at one point, indulge in extramarital affairs. Put those numbers together
and it is estimated that 80% of marriages will have one spouse, at one point or
another, involved in marital infidelity...Like
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Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda
Overcoming Regret
Do you suffer from a sense of regret about the past? Do you feel your present
live has been profoundly shaped by actions you did or didn't take? Have you
ever said to yourself, "I wish I would have…" "I really should have…" "If only I
could have”…Like
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Goodbye Guilt!
How to Stop Holding Yourself Hostage
What if you let go of your guilt? What if you were finally able to
quiet your inner critic? What if you were able to stop judging
yourself? Most of us live by complex expectations about what we should achieve,
how we should act, and what our level of responsibility is to our loved ones. As
a result, we are victimized by guilt -- guilt because our expectations and
standards haven't been met. Inevitable, this negative emotion wreaks havoc on
our personal relationships, self-esteem, finances and peace of mind...Like
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Conflict for Cowards
Simple Solutions for Facing and Resolving Conflicts
Do you hate conflict? Most of us do. From the co-worker bully, to the
passive-aggressive sibling, to the demanding spouse, there are people in our
lives who cause us frustration and anger every day. If you're like the rest of
us, you try to avoid them, but when it's not possible to avoid them...Like
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Pet Peeves
The Pet that Everyone Owns and How to Get Rid of It
Most people own one kind of pet that offers none of your basic cuddly, snuggly
pet benefits. These pets pose risks to your emotional well-being and often to
your relationships as well. Get rid of these dangerous pets by…Like
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How to Flash-Freeze Your Negative Thoughts
Do negative thoughts sabotage your self-belief, your confidence or your
achievements? Do you find it difficult to stop the negative thoughts running
through your head? Negative thinking is like a leaky faucet of life. It
constantly drips away at your confidence and self-esteem. We all know that we
should think more positively, and avoid too many negative thoughts, but how?...Like
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“How Dare They Do That”
Understanding Moral Anger & Outrage
What could people do that might lead you to say "How dare they do that!" Perhaps
an act of abuse? Someone embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars to indulge
a gambling habit? A married person engaging in a love affair while almost daring
their spouse to challenge it?...Like
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How To Read a Person Like a Book
Looking for instruction? Read a book. Looking for truth? Read a person. There
are ten attributes to observe in reading a person. You may know of more but
these ten will tell you all you want and need to know about anyone…Like
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Don’t Just Sit There DO Something
Coping with Loss
Whether you are mourning the loss of a loved one, your own health, or a
relationship, don't just sit there, do something! Mourning a loss takes time
and attention, but you don't have to just sit there and take it. Sometimes grief
can cause such lethargy and exhaustion that it may seem impossible to do
anything other than get through the day…Like
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Acting for Everyday Life
Techniques to Help You Become More of Who You Really Are
When you're feeling unhappy, insecure or anxious, you can use acting techniques
to help you become more your "real self", happier, more balanced, more
self-confident and stronger. Actors Technique #1: Are you nervous about a blind
date? Try an actor's technique called…Like
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Don't Get Stuck In Analysis Paralysis
Do you have great ideas or goals you want to reach, but can't ever seem to get
those projects off the ground? Analysis paralysis is a form of perfectionism.
It's a condition that holds many people back from progressing towards their
dreams and goals…Like
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If You Can’t Change Your Reality, Change Your
Mindset
Some realities cannot be changed. We just have to live through them. Part of
life involves coping with difficult circumstances beyond our control. But there
is good news; even when our external situation isn't one we can alter
physically, we do have complete control of how we experience the circumstance…Like
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Make Your Dreams Come True
If there were just two things you could do in your life to change everything for
the better, would you do them? You have the power, by doing these two things, to
change every aspect of your life forever!...Like
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Match or Mismatch
Couples who are Right/Wrong for Each Other
How could two people who seem so compatible, be so wrong for each other? Why is
it that a couple who have nothing in common can live happily together for 40
years?... Like
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How's Your Chemistry Quotient?
The Truth About Attraction
Have you ever met a nice
person, who seems to have
many of the qualities that
seek in a mate, yet there is just something missing? Are you in constant
conflict with a family member? Does your boss seem to always rub you the wrong
way? All of the above describe a problem with CHEMISTRY, which impacts all of
our relationships throughout our lives. Many people have at least some basic
understanding of what chemistry is. But do you KNOW the whole truth about
attraction?...Like
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How to Spice Up the Romance in Your
Relationship
Couples often complain, "she isn't attentive anymore" or "he works long hours
and then comes home too tired". Have you been together forever and think you're
out of ideas for romance? Think again! Now you can tap into more passion,
pleasure and romance than ever before…Like
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When Hidden Stress Causes Illness
Have you ever gone to the
doctor for physical symptoms, but medical test shows everything is fine? If so,
you aren’t alone. More than half of all symptoms will not have a cause found by
medical testing! The symptoms are real, but the illness may be caused by hidden
stresses that leave no physical damage for the tests to find… Like
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Whose Side Are You On Anyway?
Staying Afloat in Spite of Your Body's Shifting Hormonal Tides
Some days, your body is your best friend, with happiness and feelings of well
being bubbling up throughout the day. On other days, flat emotions, fat
feelings, and general crankiness seem to descend out of nowhere. Whose side is
your body really on, anyway?...Like
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Loving Someone with Bipolar Disorder
The Essential Guide
Everyone has feelings of happiness and sadness once in a while. Feeling high and
feeling low are part of life. But for someone with bipolar disorder these
feelings can be extreme. When you love someone with bipolar disorder, life can
be very stressful. From medication troubles to mood swings, the demands on you
can be intense. You can best help your loved one by understanding their illness…Like
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If You Can Drive A Car… You Can De-Stress
Your Life
Feeling stressed? Do you know how to drive a car? If so, then you have the
skills to turn your stressful life around! Life is hard when you are feeling out
of control. Imagine barreling down the highway with no hands on the steering
wheel. Feeling freaked out? Now imagine grabbing the wheel and taking control
of the car, and you instantly calm down. You're the one in the driver's seat of
your day and your life. Here’s how to grab the steering wheel of your life…Like
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Adult ADD and ADHD
Understanding it and Living with it!
Many adults have been living with ADD or ADHD and don't recognize it. Typically,
adults with ADHD are unaware that they have this disorder. They often just feel
that it's impossible to get organized, to stick to a job, to keep an
appointment, or to get a handle on their finances. Their symptoms are often
mistaken for an unorganized and stressful lifestyle...Like
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Holiday Blues
The holiday season can be a time full of joy, cheer, parties and family
gatherings. But for many people, it is a time of self-evaluation, loneliness,
reflection on past failures and anxiety about an uncertain future. What causes
the holiday blues and what can you do about it?... Like
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Regular Features
In This Issue:
Life is Funny
Bonkeroids
Take a Laugh Break
Bright Idea
Wacky Wisdom
Ask the Expert
60 Second-Self
Articles in This Issue:
Family
Finding Good in Everyone
Be Positive
Visualization
Criticism and Judgments
Intuition
Determination and Commitment
Bonker Bits
in This Issue:
Eight Ways to Handle Impulsivity
Are you a Grudge-holder?
How to get what you Want
What to do when Someone Pushes
Coping with Stress
How to Manage Big Life Changes
Bonkers Eye Focus (puzzle)
Are You Living a Fear-based Life?
And
much
more in this issue....
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