Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Today is Important

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Tracey

What I do today is important because I am paying a day of my life for it. What I accomplish must be worthwhile because the price is high! What did you or will you do today that was worth it?

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What IS Lyme Disease?

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Tracey

A few facts about Lyme for your reading enjoyment! CDC acknowledges US cases may exceed 460K. 94% increase of reported cases over last 5 years. Reported in every state and around the world (except Antarctica). Symptoms mimic many other conditions; … Continue reading →

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Reducing Stress

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Tracey

10 Stress Reduction Tools   1) Connect with others   2) Practice positive thinking   3) Be physically active   4) Volunteer   5) Sleep   6) Do something you love   7) Eat well – healthy choices   8) … Continue reading →

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Willingness to Change

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Tracey

Definition:  Willingness = not choosing to refuse; complying; voluntary choice; not adverse; favorably disposed. Let’s assume you have this recurring problem, you have talked to variety of resources among your support system (spouse, siblings, friends, coworkers, etc) but nothing seems … Continue reading →

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How do you communicate?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Tracey

Do you ever sit across the table or on the couch and never say a word to each other? Many say the foundation to a working relationship is the ability to communicate with each other.   What does not talking to … Continue reading →

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Anxiety Over Fiscal Cliff

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Tracey

This is the opinion of one person.   What qualifies me to have an opinion?   I’m in the 98%.  But my perspective comes from that of a therapist and life coach. I’ve seen an increase in financial impact on my clients.   … Continue reading →

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Healthy Giving

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Tracey

Just in time for biggest gift giving holiday of the year! But this isn’t necessarily about tangible giving.  It is more about giving of yourself or really giving what the person needs. You don’t have to meet the demands of … Continue reading →

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Repeat After Me… “No!”

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Tracey

For only having 2 letters, it is often the hardest word to pronounce, or say out loud. Why?  It isn’t because you aren’t smart enough, or because it is a different language.   It is because it smacks you hard with … Continue reading →

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Analysis Paralysis

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Tracey

So you know what you want and need to get done but there isn’t enough time in the day to do it.   Or perhaps you don’t know where to start. Here are some things to think about to get you … Continue reading →

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Gratitude

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Tracey

Think about it…  the timing is excellent! Thanksgiving!   Does your family utilize this one time of the year to ponder what you are thankful for?   What if you did it more often? I propose a Gratitude Journal.   Nothing fancy.   Suppose … Continue reading →

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