Posts Tagged ‘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…
Read MoreHoliday Binge Eating Disorder
What do the bank and your favorite auto repair shop have in common? Would you believe cookies? I visited both recently and was greeted with the tantalizing aroma of fresh baked chocolate chip cookies as soon as I stepped through their respective doors. This is a well-planned combination of marketing, hypnotic anchoring and squirrel-like distraction…
Read MoreIntegrity Matters: Is Earth Fare Really Fair?
The is a story about why integrity matters. We have a new Earth Fare store that opened in our hometown, Seminole, FL, this past year. We like to eat as healthy as we can, so we were excited about shopping there. The food is generally more expensive, and some of it over-priced, but we like…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreMindfulness, 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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