Andy's Blog
Healing from Divorce and Separation
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 12:06
The problems cenetered around divorce and separation seem as if they will last forever.

There is no escaping the difficult feelings that arise during this time. People experience anger, resentment, fear, remorse, sadness, despair and profound grief. You are not alone!
Read moreSeriously - let's get healthy!
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 14:05
2012 is the year to get healthy. Mentally healthy.
I don't care how physically fit you are, if you're not mentally healthy, life can be just plain hard. You can be wealthy beyond belief but miserable.
Being mentally fit means a happy life. Perhaps not always "easy' but happy.
You CAN be happy in difficult times. You can experience peace, knowing that you are doing the best you can and you can't control other people.
Knowing who you are and loving just where you are right now in life opens you up to every dream you've ever had.
Read moreThe #1 New Year's Resolution
Friday, January 6, 2012 - 16:06
The only New Year's resolution anyone needs is:
"I will be happy."
Resolve to be happy. Make that your number one priority and the rest is gravy.

What? Am I saying go out and party, smoke and eat crappy food?
Well, let's consider this for a moment.
What ARE the most common New Year's resolutions?
1. To lose weight.
2. To quite smoking.
Read moreWhy holidays bring up family issues
Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 11:46
Expectations.
You have to be with family. You have to buy gifts and wrap gifts...
But that's just the beginning.
Who do you buy for?
Mom, dad, kids, aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends, teachers and not to mention helping those who are more unfortunate than you.
Get a tree. Decorate a tree. Decorate your home.
Read moreBeyond Coping - How to Thrive this Holiday Season
Monday, November 28, 2011 - 15:53
There is no right or wrong way to handle the holiday season.
One of our biggest down falls of the holiday season - thinking we have to be a certain way.
Read moreWhat if You Lived as if Today Was Your Last Day on Earth?
Friday, October 14, 2011 - 13:24
Today on my business consulting website, I blogged about a great man in business. Steve Jobs. Steve, the co-founder of Apple Computer died this week, leaving a legacy of change, hope and innovation.

The Holidays are Just Around the Corner
Friday, September 30, 2011 - 09:28
I know, it's only September 30th, but there are already holiday decorations in the stores!
Now's a great time to begin to picture how you want your holiday season to be.
Peaceful? Loving? Fun?
For many of us - there's an "obligation" to spend time with our family(s). That could mean we are setting ourselves up for something other that peaceful, loving and fun, like stress, worry, depression and lonliness.
First of all it's NORMAL to feel some stress, worry and lonilenss. Even depression is normal.
Read moreWe're all Connected to our Families...
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 13:34
Whether we like it or not, there is no way around the fact that:
Read moreThe Changing of the Seasons and YOU
Monday, August 29, 2011 - 13:37
Fall is just around the corner.
For many of us it's a relief. The kids are off to school and the days are shorter.

For some of us it brings feelings of depression. The kids are off to school and the days are shorter.
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