Monthly Archives: November 2012

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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The Cost of Cancer

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Tracey

This isn’t about Obamacare or the Medical Mafia – this is simply about the cost of cancer as a whole. Obviously, June has monthly house-hold expenses.   Now she has another dependent to take care of…  cancer.   At it has a … 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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The Rumor Mill

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Tracey

I took the ‘it isn’t mine to tell’ approach.   I wasn’t sure if June was comfortable with people knowing and what she wanted them to know.   Frankly, it was kind of nice to plead the fifth.   I didn’t have to … 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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The C-Word (cancer)

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Tracey

Sitting in the oncologists office was a little stressful for both of us – but obviously it was insanely personal for June.   I secretly think she asked me to be there because I am a therapist and she needed special … Continue reading →

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After Divorce

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Tracey

Grieving the loss of a marriage is normal, whether it is an amicable divorce and separation or you are blindsided, there will be a period of adjustment. It can be beneficial in helping sort out directions, options, and, well – 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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Journey With June – Initial call

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Tracey

I’d like to introduce you to my “Journey with June“.   This is my personal blog chronicle with a dear friend as she (and I) navigate her Stage 3 Lung Cancer. This first entry will discuss the initial phone call…. It … Continue reading →

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