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Beating Holiday Stress – Just Breathe

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010

woman relaxing in front of the fireplace, working on her laptop

How often do you wish for more hours in the day? Beating the clock can seem like an endless challenge. For most of us, feeling overwhelmed and constantly rushed has become an uncomfortable, business as usual.

A long time believer in multi-tasking, I would often be working on one thing and my mind would already be planning the next. It worked to some extent, I often got a lot done.

The problem was, even when I successfully finished all the tasks on my list, I never really felt any relief. What I did feel was hurried, panicked and like I never accomplished enough.

I love the holidays, it’s my favorite time of year. However, added social and family obligations combined with time off from work and the stress of not enough hours can really start to get serious. (more…)

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Happy New Beginning!

Monday, January 4th, 2010

I love this time of year so much; new year, fresh start, clean slate, chance for new beginnings. Not that we can’t make changes and new plans anytime but it always seems like December 31st, everyone is in universal agreement to put the past behind and start anew with hopes and promises and excited for better, happier, stronger, etc.
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