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Is it selfish to love yourself? No way – it’s healthy!

When was the last time you celebrated yourself? Have you ever celebrated yourself? Wouldn’t that be egotistical? Isn’t that selfcentered? In a word … No! In fact, the opposite is true. Celebration is about honor and appreciation, and self-honor and self-appreciation are among...

Get your giggle on to improve everything at Laughter Yoga

Neuroscientists know that laughter really is a great medicine. Sustained social laughter draws us together in ways that not only lighten the mood but strengthen the immune system, diminish pain and protect us from the effects of stress. Despite its name, Laughter Yoga...

Navigating the holidays

Consider them a time for growth: Reassess traditions, and be true to yourself and of service to others Are your usual traditions no longer fulfilling? The Rev. Jacob Watson says it’s wise to create...

Give the gift of truly seeing others

A friend recently mentioned how she’d done a project with our mutual friend Amy Wood, an executive coach and author of Life Your Way. This woman said how much she enjoyed working with Amy and then paused, reflecting on their interaction. She noted...

Your savings rate amount is entirely up to you

We covered different strategies for debt reduction last time – and there’s almost nothing I’d rather teach people about. But this installment is where the rubber hits the road as I discuss savings! Let’s start with the term “savings rate.”...

Know that there are so many ways to find your joy again

Tis the season to be jolly, right? Sometimes it’s not that simple! Toward the end of my drinking days, the joy I had always felt around the holidays was no longer there. I opted not to go home to visit family on my...

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