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What Is Stress Doing To Your Body?

Stress: The Gift That Keeps On Giving…And Giving…And Giving… We all know that stress is a normal part of life. It’s like the annoying relative who always shows up uninvited, but instead of bringing over a pie, it brings headaches, heart palpitations, and the occasional panic attack. When we’re stressed, our bodies go into “fight…

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

It is estimated that human beings make 35,000 decisions or choices every day. Just think about going to Starbucks and ordering a coffee. It’s never just a cup of coffee. It might be a latte or a cappuccino or tea. 1/2 caf or decaf? Dairy or non-dairy? Whole? 2 %? Almond? Coconut? Oat? There are…

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Do You Catastrophize?

Do you find yourself catastrophizing?  Humans tend to catastrophize because it is a natural response to uncertainty and potential threats. Our brains are wired to identify and respond to possible dangers in order to protect us from harm. But the problem is that we can often misinterpret situations as being more dangerous than they actually…

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Why Do New Year’s Resolutions Fail?

Did you know that only 9% of people who make New Year’s Resolutions actually achieve them? Here are some of the classic New Year’s Resolutions: The primary reason that most people don’t succeed in their New Year’s resolutions or goals is that they are not concrete enough. The key to success is by creating SMART goals. SMART goals…

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How To Improve Your Mood with One Daily Habit

Bad moods happen. Yesterday was a perfect example. I had a nagging headache all day, and it impacted everything I was trying to do.  Whether things or going well or not, we are all prone to being annoyed, overwhelmed, or just pissed off.  If it happens to you, it’s just because you are human.  Whether it…

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Are You Overwhelmed by the Holidays?

I don’t know about you, but I have a little bit of a love/hate relationship with the holidays. On the one hand, I love the change of seasons, the decorations, the lights, the delicious food, and getting together with family and friends. But on the other hand, I find that the holidays “sneak” up on…

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Jackie’s 10 Favorite Things in 2022

I always loved when Oprah would do her annual “favorite things” holiday list. So this year, I decided to do my own top 10 favorite things this year. The best part is everything on this holiday list is under $100. From simple pleasures like potted plants to cozy loungewear to some of my favorite treats. Whether you…

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Is Codependence Holding You Back?

I have struggled with codependence throughout my life… and wasn’t even aware of it.  I had one very specific definition in my head, and none of my relationships met that criteria, so I simply dismissed it as an issue. The classic example is being in a relationship with an addict and enabling the addiction.  Later I…