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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts. While these things may make us happy, will they bring us lasting fulfillment or temporary pleasure? Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family (fur babies included) counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small.…
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Mindful Monday
The Trust Ladder Trust is the easiest thing to lose and the hardest thing to get back. Do you see people as “guilty until proven innocent” or “innocent until proven guilty”? How did your experience inform who you trust and/or how you trust? How would you like to be trusted? Reference Woo,…
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Mindful Monday
Social Sharing Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is a half sorrow. When we share our true selves, the good and the bad, we let ourselves be seen while creating a space for others to open up. Share something about yourself with someone today. Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52…
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Mindful Monday
Feedforward Criticism focuses on the past. Feedback focuses on the future. To give / receive good feedback: Does it have good intentions? Does it deflate or inspire? Does it offer suggestions for future improvement? Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/
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Foodie Friday
It’s time for a healthful winter squash recipe!
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Mindful Monday
Hear to be Heard Do you have trouble getting your point across at times? It can take two to tangle. Try acknowledging the other person’s feelings first, even if you disagree with his or her stance. What can you do to suspend your judgment and listen to understand? Reference Woo, J. (2023).…
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Welcome November
This month, look for the good in the world.
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe of the Week This weekend the clocks turn back and days become even shorter, the weather is getting chillier, and our tummies are craving a healthy meal after yesterday’s Halloween candy binge. Let’s prepare a batch of a nutrient-rich, veggie forward DIY soup! Minestrone Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1…
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Mindful Monday
Belonging Belonging is the experience of sharing values with others and feeling valued by others. What values do you share with your friend/group/community? Do you feel valued? What are the signs of mutual understanding and respect? Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind Brain Emotion. https://mindbrainemotion.com/
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Foodie Friday
Healthy Recipe for the Week The last Foodie Friday recipe was Banana Loaves. This week we are spicing up the recipe for Fall! Who (like me) loves strolling through the aisles at Trader Joe’s this time of the year admiring the ‘pumpkin classics’? Whether or not these items make it in my cart (I try to…
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