Each New Year makes us think about ways to improve our future. What would help you to be happier in 2017 and beyond? Start with one way in which you would like to see your life different and try to figure out how to make it happen. Plan the steps and be sure to include a time frame. IF YOU WANT TO IMPROVE A RELATIONSHIP: • Set a time to … [Read more...]
Holidays
Holidays
7 GIFTS YOU GIVE TO YOURSELF WHILE GIVING TO ANOTHER
Opening vividly-wrapped packages of varying sizes and shapes can be exhilarating and festive. That is typically what gift-giving is like for most of us. But there are gifts that you can receive while you are giving usually without the pretty wrapping. The following are some that would fit in an envelope: Theater tickets for … [Read more...]
HOLIDAY DE-STRESSING AND BLUES-REDUCING (MAKING HOLIDAYS MORE LIKE THE FANTASY ONES YOU THINK OTHERS HAVE!)
MYTH OF THE HOLIDAYS --- Everyone else has the perfect, warm, loving family with whom they share great cheerfulness. TRUTH --- some families have ideal holidays but most people have disappointing ones at best --- dreadful for many. For more pleasant ones that minimize disappointment you might want to try the following suggestions. 10 … [Read more...]
WHY ARE HOLIDAYS SO DIFFICULT FOR SO MANY PEOPLE?
The two main reasons are: 1) Past holidays were unpleasant (especially while we were growing up) so each one reminds us of past ones. This is often based on Hollywood glamorizing family life making us think we are missing that perfect happy family who hugs, kisses, talks gayly and caringly with each other and gives thoughtful, beautifully … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Thoughts
By Terry Hefter, LCPC The first thing we think about is the turkey, right? Or, maybe the family togetherness? For some it’s the historical value that makes this day special. For many the essential feature of this holiday is the spiritual overtone. These people give thanks for the food on the table --- not only for the turkey, sweet potatoes … [Read more...]