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Purging The Urge To Splurge

August 15, 2011

50 Simple Things You Can Do Instead of Shopping by Vicki Robin One of the articles in What Is Enough? (IC#26) Summer 1990, Page 36 Shopping is our favorite national pastime. More than the simple act of acquiring needed goods and services, shopping fills a myriad of needs: socializing, time structuring, reward for a job [...]

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7 Friends You Should Have

August 12, 2011
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Change, Transition, Transformation

August 12, 2011

From Crisis to Opportunity   When change is on the personal agenda, many people check out.  They do whatever they can to avoid facing the change.  This kind of behavior thwarts growth. Since we are living in a time of accelerated change, from an industrial society into an informational society, we all must address this [...]

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Choosing and Decision Making

August 12, 2011

Remember, success depends upon: – Clarifying what it is you value, how you want your life to be. – Your ability to plan effectively – Your willingness to take risks and commit yourself – An efficient use of time and personal energy – Creative thinking to increase your options   The issue that needs a [...]

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Radical Self Care: An Ongoing List

August 8, 2011

1. Breathing is the single most important skill for calming body and mind. 2. The happiest and most productive people are passionate about life. Make a list of the people, places and things that feed your soul and that deplete your life force. Keep it posted where you can see it. 3. Patience is an [...]

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Embracing the Next Chapter of Your Life

August 1, 2011
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Questionnaire to be filled out by children of divorce parents

August 1, 2011

Questionnaire to be filled out by children of divorce parents 1. Who told you about the divorce? 2. How old were you? 3. How long ago was the divorce? 4. How did you feel when your parents told you about the divorce? 5. How often do you see the parent you are not living with? [...]

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Questionnaire to be filled out by divorced or separated parents.

August 1, 2011

Questionnaire to be filled out by divorced or separated parents. 1. Who told your children about the divore? and at what point in the break up? 2. How did you feel about disclosing your decision to your children? 3. How old were the children? 4.What was the hardest part of the divorce? 5. How do [...]

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Some Daily Ideas for Boosting Morale and Reducing Burnout

August 1, 2011

Allow yourself to breathe (especially during transitions). Allow yourself meaningful time alone (value your privacy). Allow yourself a satisfying physical activity. Allow yourself to enjoy people (amuse, be amused, entertain, be entertained, be…) Allow yourself a variety of stimulation. Explore your creativity.  Be open to inspiration. Allow yourself to be of service to others.  Surprise [...]

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Some Private and Thought Provoking Questions When Considering Intimate Partnership

August 1, 2011

  How well developed is your own support system? How accessible are they to you?   How do you keep yourself interested in life?  What are your deepest passions aside from intimate relationship?   How well can you identify your own anxiety? How do you know when you’re anxious and what patterns characterize you when [...]

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