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HOLIDAYS ARE OVERRATED
General Information, Happiness
This article does not focus on the religious meaning behind the holidays. My focus in this article is to share my thoughts as to WHY some people feel blue, sad, depressed, and lonely on or around the holidays. ~rln
I’ll never forget the…
The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page
General Information, Happiness, LifestyleThe World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. ~Saint Augustine
Travel changes everything! When you travel, you broaden your horizons. You open your mind to new experiences and you are never truly the same.
Before…
Relationships and Money: Learning to Get Along
General Information, Happiness, Have MoneyIf fighting about money has become a ritual in your household, you are not alone. Money is a leading cause of tension between couples. Before it goes too far, realize that you both have control of the situation. These steps can help you…
Don't Let Things Fester
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, LifestyleNote: Reprinted from Doreen L. Guma's Huffington Post article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/doreen-guma-ma-fache-cpc-clc/life-control_b_4014189.html published 10/1/2013
I know the title of this blog sounds gross. You can see actually see…
Look Outside Yourself
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, LifestyleWe’ve heard the expression, “pity party” or “wallow in self despair”. This article is a little tough love. It’s kind of been circling around and around in my mind all day, and I figured, with the risk of making someone insulted,…
Jumping to Conclusions
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, Lifestyle, Work Life BalanceNo matter how much I read, am educated, or grow older, I find myself continuing to do this. How many of us jump to conclusions because something "seems" like _____________ -- you fill in the blank.
"She does not like me", "My boss picks on…
It Takes a Village
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, LifestyleIT TAKES A VILLAGE - You know, it is really hard for one person to do everything. It sometimes takes a village. So, what am I getting at? I started www.TimetoPlay.com to bring resources for a better life to others. I read articles - a lot of…
The Gift of Health is Keeping Me Alive
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health
Here it is June, almost half way through the year. I know many of us make New Year's resolutions in January about being healthy. How are you doing?
By the way - I did a little research - did you know that 45 million people a year go on diets…
Why are we here?
A Reflection - Life Lessons, General Information, Happiness, Health, LifestyleMeet my Gregory. He's my oldest child -- just turned 21. This photo was taken at our celebration of his birthday. I have two other children, Nicholas (18) and Jacquelyn (17). So... 21 years (and 9+ months ago) I said to my husband, are…