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Take Charge of Your Life
It is important to have goals because they are good for your physical and mental health. You can have goals for all areas of your life. Here are a few ideas: Read More »
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Simplify Your Life
Most people say they want to simplify their lives because they feel like they have lost control of their time. They want to have more time to do the things they want to do, both at work and at home. Read More »
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RETIREMENT
A PURPOSE IN LIFE CAN HELP TO BEAT THE RETIREMENT BLUES
Lies Ouwerkerk, M.Ed., MFT
“You don’t stop playing because you are old; you grow old because you stop playing” (unknown author) Read More »
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Relaxation Strategies
Relaxation techniques are useful venues through which physical and emotional tension can be released. When we perceive a situation to be threatening, our bodies naturally tense, preparing us to respond. While this response has important functions, when the threat is imagined, Read More »
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Letting Go of the Past
People have a difficult time letting go of the past because they are held back by unfinished business. They may regret choices they have made or feel guilty about past actions. As long as guilt and regret are not resolved, it is difficult to move forward.
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Keep moving!
When we are feeling down, we tend to reduce our activity levels, have trouble sleeping and eating, and think negative thoughts. It can get to the point where we lack the energy and motivation to go to work or get together with friends as we find it hard to see the point of doing anything at all. Read More »
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How to Have More Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem literally means to esteem, or respect, yourself. Having high self-esteem means that you have a positive image of yourself. Let’s look at where such a positive self-image comes from.
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How to Be More Self-Confident
Signs of Self-Confidence
Let’s explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.
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Dealing with Midlife Issues
Benefits of the Midlife Checkup
Taking the time to assess how your life is going at this point can result in benefits such as these: Read More »
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33 Ways to Use Your Journal for Self-Discovery and Self-Expression
Journaling can be a helpful way to explore feelings and thoughts. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. Here are some journaling ideas if you’re not sure where to start: Read More »
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Take Charge of Your Life
It is important to have goals because they are good for your physical and mental health. You can have goals for all areas of your life. Here are a few ideas: Read More »
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Simplify Your Life
Most people say they want to simplify their lives because they feel like they have lost control of their time. They want to have more time to do the things they want to do, both at work and at home. Read More »
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RETIREMENT
A PURPOSE IN LIFE CAN HELP TO BEAT THE RETIREMENT BLUES
Lies Ouwerkerk, M.Ed., MFT
“You don’t stop playing because you are old; you grow old because you stop playing” (unknown author) Read More »
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Relaxation Strategies
Relaxation techniques are useful venues through which physical and emotional tension can be released. When we perceive a situation to be threatening, our bodies naturally tense, preparing us to respond. While this response has important functions, when the threat is imagined, Read More »
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Letting Go of the Past
People have a difficult time letting go of the past because they are held back by unfinished business. They may regret choices they have made or feel guilty about past actions. As long as guilt and regret are not resolved, it is difficult to move forward.
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Keep moving!
When we are feeling down, we tend to reduce our activity levels, have trouble sleeping and eating, and think negative thoughts. It can get to the point where we lack the energy and motivation to go to work or get together with friends as we find it hard to see the point of doing anything at all. Read More »
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How to Have More Self-Esteem
What Is Self-Esteem?
Self-esteem literally means to esteem, or respect, yourself. Having high self-esteem means that you have a positive image of yourself. Let’s look at where such a positive self-image comes from.
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How to Be More Self-Confident
Signs of Self-Confidence
Let’s explore the meaning of self-confidence by taking a quiz. Read the list of statements below and check which ones, in your opinion, are signs of self-confidence.
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Dealing with Midlife Issues
Benefits of the Midlife Checkup
Taking the time to assess how your life is going at this point can result in benefits such as these: Read More »
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33 Ways to Use Your Journal for Self-Discovery and Self-Expression
Journaling can be a helpful way to explore feelings and thoughts. Sometimes clients ask for a bit of direction with this process. Here are some journaling ideas if you’re not sure where to start: Read More »
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