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Parents' emotional issues needn't be yours

You can work to manage the consequences of growing up with an extreme parent.

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Lessen your anxiety over what others think

There are ways of learning to worry less about what other people might think about you.

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Trick yourself into fitness, one jumping jack at a time

To begin an exercise program, start small: one set, one repetition, one time.

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Putting the brakes on impulsive behavior

You can learn a number of strategies to reduce your impulsive behavior.

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Stop messing around and get organized

I discuss how common it is to find yourself disorganized and how to begin to reduce the chaos.

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Take small steps to overcome fears

In this column I discuss how to take steps to grow, despite the anxiety they often activate.

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How to get your groove back

I discuss a few contributors to mild depression and how to get your groove back.

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Estrangements can be mended

In this column I discuss the sensitive subject of family estrangements.

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10 ways to keep blues at bay and enjoy the holiday season
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10 ways to keep blues at bay and enjoy the holiday season

Here are 10 ways you can work on your mood, support those around you, and build hope around the holidays or any time of year.

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When to tweak your life and when to consider an overhaul
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When to tweak your life and when to consider an overhaul

How do you know when to make a small, incremental change, and when to make a major, structural change when something in your life isn’t working?

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