Self Regulation

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ADHD Mom: I Am Embarrassed to Admit That I Yelled at My Daughter.

I am embarrassed to admit that I used to yell at my daughter. Yup, I...
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5 Ways to Find Happiness Now

Do you wish you could feel happier more often?  Have you figured out exactly what...
Break free from the same old rut.

Break Free from the Same Old Rut by Changing Your Mind

Until the last 15-20 years, scientists believed that our brains were essentially hardwired and we...
Self-advocacy

Self-Advocacy: Speak Up for Your Well-Being

Background: Everyone can benefit from self-advocacy. For people with chronic illness or chronic pain, self-advocacy...
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4 Steps to Finding Contentment

Recently I was asked what my purpose or mission is in life. At first, I...
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ADHD: Checklist for Back to School Success

1) Review your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). Schedule a team meeting with the school. It...
Stressed out

Did You Know Stress Can Be Deadly?

Stress Can Be Deadly Stress is anything that places a demand on you and forces...
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Do You Use Your Emotional Guidance System?

We continuously experience a variety of emotions throughout the day.  Our emotions run the gamut...
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Sick and Tired of Feeling Tired?

Do you struggle with feeling tired all the time, or even a lot? Do you...
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Overwhelmed? How to Accomplish More by Doing Less.

I had the pleasure of hearing happiness expert, Christine Carter, PhD. speak at a mindfulness...
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4 Steps to Help You Notice and “Take in the Good”

Soon after I listened to Dr Rick Hanson's audiobook, The Enlightened Brain*, I had the...
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2 Mindfulness Skills for Stressful Times

We all encounter stressful times periodically throughout our daily life. Recently I had a stressful...

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