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Navigating Stress During Change

April 3, 2020 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

“Shelter in place” “Self-Quarantine” “Social Distancing” I doubt that I am over exaggerating when I say that collectively, we are freakin’ stressed out. We are preoccupied with the thoughts of safety for our selves, family, friends, community, world. Consumed by reports, news, and social media feeds. Worried about bills and employment. Paralyzed at […]

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The Fears Behind Change

November 21, 2019 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

We are smack dab in the middle of a Full Moon and New Moon cycle, so, I am finding myself thinking about change. Both the Full and New Moon represents times of change. During the Full Moon we are invited to reflect on things we want to release or let go of in our […]

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An Introvert’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays

October 31, 2019 by Mary Madsen-Heskin Leave a Comment

I am sure some of my fellow introverts understand (and possibly agree) that there is a potentially stressful time of the year that falls around Halloween and doesn’t end until after New Year’s Day. This time of the year is affectionately referred to as “The Holidays” by the masses. Contrary to the nauseating number of […]

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