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Boost Your Emotional Energy

posted by admin in Advice, Communication, Relationships, Self-care, TV Segments on June 2, 2010

Boost Your Emotional Energy Do you wish that you had more energy? I do. I often look at my three year old who jumps out of bed with boundless energy, excited to face the adventure of the day, with envy. Unlike my three-year-old daughter, who has relatively few worries and concerns, I have many potential [...]

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Emotional Spring Cleaning

posted by admin in Advice, Relationships, Self-care, TV Segments on May 1, 2010

Emotional Spring Cleaning The light of springtime often inspires the cleaning out of clutter in your home and yard, and exposes the cobwebs and dust bunnies that have been collecting during the winter months. It’s also a good time to consider cleaning out your emotional space: your thoughts and feelings. Just as it feels good [...]

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Find the voice to say “No”

posted by admin in Advice, Relationships, Self-care, TV Segments on February 23, 2010

I recently surveyed more than 600 Utah women and found that 60 percent say they take on more commitments than they can handle, and 68 percent reported they don’t say “no” when asked to do something they don’t want to do. There are so many demands on your time and energy that saying “no” is [...]

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Handouts: American Fork Burnout Presentation

posted by admin in Counseling, Self-care on January 15, 2010

Thank you women of Manila, UT Stake for a wonderful evening tonight! I left feeling inspired by your comments, your willingness to share your stories, and by your spirit. Handouts Here are the handouts from tonight’s presentation Click here to download Burnout Handouts Upcoming Events A few of you asked if I am doing the same presentation [...]

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Alone time? What’s that?

posted by admin in Counseling, Family, Marriage, Self-care on December 16, 2009

I slept in this morning without interruption. I got ready for the day without interruption. These are rare occurances since becoming a mother 19 years ago. I’m not sure who thought that Dec. would be a great time to have a conference. That person must not be a mother. Can you think of any time [...]

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Preventing Burnout Workshop

posted by admin in Counseling on December 4, 2009

Thanks to the wonderful women of Sandy Cresent Wards who attended the Wednesday’s ”Preventing Emotional Burnout” workshop. It’s the perfect time of year to remember to be kinder to yourself, remember that every family is “messed up”, and what God wants is “a perfect heart”.  You gals made me giggle more than any other group with your [...]

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