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4 Steps to Assertive Communication

4 Steps to Assertive Communication by: Dr. Tony Fiore “Dr. Fiore,” my 42 year old married patient (Mary) began, “once again my family expects me to host Christmas dinner and I am simply too exhausted; what should I do?” “Why not tell ...

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Could Your Thoughts Sabotage Your Happiness?Take this quiz and find out.

Could Your Thoughts Sabotage Your Happiness?Take this quiz and find out. by: Marla Sloane Women are conditioned to be people pleasers. Women are taught to be “nice” even if that’s means comprising their happiness, and often times that is e...

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A Small Piece Of Carpet

A Small Piece Of Carpet by: Charlie Badenhop Have you ever noticed how the way you feel about yourself sometimes depends on whether or not you get confirmation of your value from others? When you enter into challenging situations with a positive...

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Opening Hearts is as Easy as Opening a Window

Opening Hearts is as Easy as Opening a Window by: Sarah Smiley Two-year-old Owen goes to speech therapy twice a week. The therapist’s office is small and gloomy. There is one large window, but the shade is always down and very little light com...

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Saints or Charlatans

Saints or Charlatans by: Skye Thomas What's the difference? How are we supposed to tell the difference between the real healers and those who are selling snake oil? It's a big seller to claim that your work is divinely inspired. Even b...

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T: 25 Ways To Show It

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: 25 Ways To Show It by: Laurie Weiss, Ph.D. Convicted criminals report that their violent behavior was caused by perceived disrespect. Everyone wants to be treated with respect, but respect means different things to different peopl...

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Just What Is a Learning Disability, Anyway

A learning disability is defined as a permanent problem that affects a person with average to above average intelligence, in the way that he/she receives, stores, and processes information.There are many wrong ideas out there about learning disabilit...

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Decorating around the garden

Straight Talk On – Decorating Around the Garden Do you live near a park? Most people do – there are so many around now. All levels of government recognize the value of a green environment. And, of course, if people know that government has provi...

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Just Listen.Please!

When did you last do that? When did you last listen to yourself? Is there a small voice inside you calling out “Just listen to me” Just listen. Please”. “All I want is for you to listen to me”. “ I am tired and fed up of continuing doing....

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What Makes a Manager Effective

THE MONDAY FROM HELLKeely was the last person to arrive at the office Monday morning and when she walked in, she could feel the tension in the air. As she walked back to her office, others looked up and rolled their eyes or shook their heads, and she...

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