Andy's Blog

Healing from Divorce and Separation

The problems cenetered around divorce and separation seem as if they will last forever.

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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!

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Seriously - let's get healthy!

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.

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The #1 New Year's Resolution

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.

Be Happy in 2012!

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.

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Why holidays bring up family issues

Expectations.

You have to be with family. You have to buy gifts and wrap gifts...

But that's just the beginning.

A perfectly happy family at Christmas imageWho 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.

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Beyond Coping - How to Thrive this Holiday Season

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.

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What if You Lived as if Today Was Your Last Day on Earth?

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.

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The Holidays are Just Around the Corner

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.

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We're all Connected to our Families...

Whether we like it or not, there is no way around the fact that:

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The Changing of the Seasons and YOU

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.

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

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Anxiety

How many anti-depressive and anxiety medicine commercials have you seen in the past month?

Answer: None, if you're smart and don't watch TV and WAY TO MANY if you do!

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Here are a few "acceptable" anxiety diagnosis's.

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