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10/12/2017
Family Dynamics in Training Separation Anxiety The thing to know about separation anxiety is that despite whether you are single, in a relationship or have a full family, it still takes a village to work on the disorder. In order to help a dog overcome their separation anxiety, we have to safeguard against any absences that are scary... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Personal Responsibility, Relatives, Stress, Tips
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10/06/2017
Self-Management Tips: Learn Your Trigger Everyone says self-awareness is essential to effective leadership. It is, but there is another aspect to awareness that may be equally compelling and sadly overlooked. It's self-management... More >>

Tags: Men's Point of View, Mental Health, Personal Responsibility, Tips, Values
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09/22/2017
Short on Time? 5 Strategies for Healthy Family Dinners Studies have shown that kids who share family dinners three or more times per week are more likely to eat healthy food, perform better academically, and have better relationships with their parents... More >>

Tags: Eat Less-Move More, Parenting, Teens, Tips, Values
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09/07/2017
Have the 10 Minutes Before Bed Be the Best 10 Minutes of Your Day Did you know that the time before bed is notorious for piquing people's anxiety? That's when you think about things you should have said during the day when you start wondering about logistics, a big presentation for tomorrow, or if your kid is coming down with the flu... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Mental Health, Stress, Tips, Values
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08/24/2017
Mom Style: 5 Style Hacks for the Busy Mom Every weekday, you grab your keys and tote, usher the kids out and hop in the car. Some days, a glance in the rearview mirror reveals a piece of Pop-Tart stuck in your kid's hair or an orange juice stain on her shirt... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Budget, Stay-at-Home Mom, Tips, Values
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08/18/2017
7 Ways To Rejuvenate When Life Hits You Hard ...Taking care of yourself is paramount and does not need to be complicated nor taxing. Implementing all, or even just a couple of these points should help you to get back on track and quickly rejuvenate your life... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Eat Less-Move More, Health, Mental Health, Stress, Tips, Values
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08/11/2017
Do You Say Thanks Enough Online? ...Do you believe niceties like that aren't necessary in the compressed, shorthand social media world? As you increase your virtual "likes" or friend counts, however, you might really be shortchanging yourself and the feelings of those close to you... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Behavior, Character-Courage-Conscience, Internet-Media, Social Issues, Tips, Values
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08/03/2017
Stress and Anxiety in the Workplace ...Everybody has their own day to day personal stressors and it is hard to leave those stressors behind if effective coping skills are not in place. Simply walking through a door does not remove the demands we return to at the end of the work day... More >>

Tags: Attitude, Job, Mental Health, Personal Responsibility, Stress, Tips
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07/26/2017
Why You Should Consider a WorkWell Initiative ...We need to remember that employees are the most valuable assets to any organization. Providing them with supportive services that affect their well-being positively will improve job satisfaction... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Health, Stress, Tips, Values
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07/19/2017
5 Steps to Nourish Your Body and Soul While Still Satisfying Your Taste Buds Society views weight gain as the enemy yet waging a war on your weight guarantees more weight gain. Your body senses the stress you feel and turns on cortisol to keep you fit for this war. What if your body used weight gain to get your attention? Weight gain clues you to something being out of alignment... More >>

Tags: Behavior, Eat Less-Move More, Health, Personal Responsibility, Stress, Tips
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