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Do you get stressed around the holidays?

For many of us, this stretch of the calendar year, starting with Thanksgiving to Christmas to the New Year, can be overwhelming. Too often we take holiday stress for granted. What’s worse is that we often have higher expectations for this season than for any other time of the year. When the realities of day-to-day … Continue reading »
Do you get stressed around the holidays?
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Managing Stress.

Everyone feels stressed, especially when people sense situations are out of control. Stress is generally used to describe normal responses to events that disturb our sense of balance. As we grow older and begin to accept more responsibility in our lives, the potential for stress and stressful situations grows immensely. Stress is anything that poses … Continue reading »
Managing Stress.
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Stressed from the election?

Has the election stressed you out? Many things can trigger stress and for many this election has certainly been one of them. When was the last time you had to deal with a big change? Disrupting our routine sparks anything from mild anxiety to extreme terror. Perhaps we have to deal with downsizing at our … Continue reading »
Stressed from the election?
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Reactions.

Contrary to popular belief, stressors are not the cause of your problems. Your REACTION to stressors determines whether you cope well or cope poorly. How people tolerate stress and instability can vary. Whether your stress is a result of major life changes or the cumulative effects of minor everyday hassles, it is how you react … Continue reading »
Reactions.
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Life Transitions.

Transition is change. Every transition we experience has one thing in common; transitions force us to make changes to our existing life. A major life transition literally closes one chapter of our life, and starts a new one, putting us in a new place and direction that we have not walked before. The goal for … Continue reading »
Life Transitions.