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Nurturing Healthy Self-Esteem

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There are a couple essential building blocks for nurturing healthy self-esteem.  These are some pretty heavy concepts.   Entire niches of psychological theory and orientation have been developed based on these concepts.  I am going to keep this blog user-friendly and break it a few simple strategies for nurturing healthier self-esteem. And it starts here: Experiencing […]

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Cultivating Self-Care: Strategies, Planning and Affirmations

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From Grilled Cheese to Chai Tea How do you feed yourself when you are feeling sad, lonely or angry?  What are your comfort foods?  Are there foods that make you feel safe and loved?  Probably. Think back to when you were a kid…what would your mom, dad, grandmother or even big sister make you when […]

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New Year. Same me. And that’s okay :)

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New Year.  Same me.  And that’s okay.  😊 I am not a huge fan of New Year’s Resolutions.  In the past I would start off the New Year with such excitement and enthusiasm. Somewhere down the road (*cough* middle of January *cough*), stress and overwhelm crept back in and disrupted the balance of my life. […]

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The Fears Behind Change

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  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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“Start Spreading the Light”

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“Start spreading the light”—Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein   This morning I had no big plans.  No clients scheduled.  I did not have to run any errands.  There were no pressing things to do around the house.  I moved at my own pace.  What a luxury!  It felt indulgent but I also knew it was perfectly timed. […]

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