boundaries

Personal Boundaries, Relationship Boundaries and Emotional Boundaries

Years ago I was asked to give a talk on boundaries for a group divorcees who were reentering the dating world. As I was doing some research, I came across, “A Checklist on Boundaries in a Relationship,” in The California Therapist. Times change but boundaries will always be a cornerstone of health and well-being. And…

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Why I Don’t Drink and Why You Might Not Like It

Why I Don’t Drink: When I was about 13 years old I decided to find out why my friends were so proud to have had their first alcohol experience. My Boone’s Farm Wine fiasco (Say, “Oh yeah,” if you can relate) was like many you’ve likely heard: Out of control laughing, followed by dizziness, followed…

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Mindfulness, Mindlessness and Minding My Own Business

I had the wonderful experience of recently attending a mindfulness workshop. It was such a great reminder to be aware of only what’s going on within me. This means accepting the errors of the past, releasing the anxiety about the future and being free from judging others and myself in the present. It was also…

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Distractions 101: You Can’t Win the Evolving Shell Game

You simply have to put one foot in front of the other and keep going. Put blinders on and plow right ahead. ~ George Lucas Remember the shell game? Where the ball is put under one of the three shells, the shells are shuffled and you’re to guess which shell the ball is under. Inevitability you…

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Why is Common Sense So Uncommon?

I’ve had some rather significant back issues for numerous years (started with a lumbar compression fracture at 14 while playing football) and I recently sought out a new approach to treat this ongoing ailment (a.k.a. chronic pain) from a friend’s recommendation. The guy he recommended is a Corrective Athletic Trainer and he essentially helps professional…

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