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Busting a Bad Mood Oct. 22, 2019
Picture a mood ring on your finger. (Pretend with me that they work!) What color is it — a hap... Read More
Easing Stress Sep. 24, 2019
Studies rank pregnancy at No. 12 on the list of life's most stressful events. Parenting isn't even o... Read More
Suicide Rates Rising, Prevention Needed: There's a Lot to Live For Sep. 13, 2019
At times, there are issues we would rather not talk about but must. Certainly, suicide has historica... Read More
Life's Simple 7 Aug. 21, 2019
Most likely, you've heard this advice before. Maybe you ignored it; maybe you've forgotten. Either w... Read More
Health Measured From Head to Toe Aug. 09, 2019
Last week, I explored how the way we perform everyday movements and positioning of our head — ... Read More
Are Trust and Respect Possible After a Divorce? Are They Even Desirable? Jul. 05, 2019
Dear Cheryl: It's been a month since my divorce, a divorce caused by my ex-husband's cheating. I ba... Read More
Traveling This Summer? Great! 7 Ways to Stay on the Path Jul. 02, 2019
Going on vacation this summer? You'd better! But let me warn you: It's a jungle out there, even if y... Read More
It Don't Matter Jun. 26, 2019
Years ago, I heard a speaker, whose name I have unfortunately forgotten, who worked the refrain "it ... Read More
Sum-Sum-Summertime: Play Now or Pay Later Jun. 25, 2019
It's summer. Yippee. Run to the hammock and let's play a game. I want you to lie back and relax into... Read More
Avoid Design Errors When Building a Home Jun. 20, 2019
Dear James: We are doing the basic design of our new house. We want to make sure it is perfect witho... Read More
You Start With an Apology Jun. 19, 2019
I was raised during the Depression by a widowed mother with six children too young to work. Things w... Read More
Want a Happier Life? Make Friends With Your Inner Critic Jun. 18, 2019
Wherever you happen to be on the rewarding and rocky road to a healthier lifestyle, you'll travel mo... Read More
Summer of Success: Set One Goal and Make It Happen Jun. 11, 2019
Healthy lifestyles don't just happen, the way dust balls do, for instance. It's up to you to carpe d... Read More
Hitting a Plateau Jun. 07, 2019
Have you hit a plateau in your weight loss? I'm working with a client now that can't seem to get her... Read More
Tracking Calories May. 24, 2019
My friend Kim has dropped 25 pounds in the past year. Her secret? Tracking her calories. She uses an... Read More
The Left's Battle Against 'Inequality' May. 23, 2019
In his book "Discrimination and Disparities," economist Thomas Sowell notes that a disproportionate ... Read More
Install an Attractive Beadboard Ceiling May. 09, 2019
Dear James: I bought an older home, and the living room ceiling is in pretty bad condition. I am loo... Read More
Why Men Should Do Their Own Laundry Apr. 28, 2019
For most of her 23-year marriage, Carrie supported the family while Matt "chased his dreams" and "ra... Read More
Used Wives Can't Be Discarded Like Used Tissues Apr. 27, 2019
Dear Cheryl: I should be celebrating my 30th wedding anniversary in a few weeks, but four months ago... Read More
The Links Among Parents, Kids and Runaway Stress Apr. 26, 2019
We live in a sometimes-crazy world that moves at lightning speed. We all know what stress feels like... Read More
