Category Archives: Anxiety

5 Tips for Better Sleep

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Tracey

Reduce caffeine at least 6 hours prior to bedtime.     Avoid stimulus prior to bedtime. (TV, fire drills, conflict, paying bills, other stressors) Read, snuggle, have sex, meditate to relax. Shower or take a lavender bath with candles prior to … Continue reading →

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Emotionality of Chronic Illness

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Tracey

Everyday you hear about the effects of stress on your health.  Did you know anger, fear, resentment, and grief (just to name a few) can enhance stressors we experience? When you carry unresolved negative emotion, your illness is embellished.  This … Continue reading →

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Your New Normal

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Tracey

You’ve only known this man or woman as your spouse.   You’ve been married a lifetime.   You’ve built dreams and memories around this relationship. You’ve been at the same company forever.  You’ve grown and matured into a credible, responsible, and loyal … 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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Anxiety Angst

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Tracey

Anxiety affects about 6.8 million American adults, including twice as many women as men. Anxiety is actually a normal reaction to stress, however it often goes unreported until it causes problems for the individual or those around them as individuals … 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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