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Using Distraction to Reduce Stress
Usually we think of distraction as a pesky stumbling block preventing productivity. Conversely, planned and controlled distraction can be a helpful tool in reducing everyday stress. Healthy...
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Maintaining Sanity When Your Job Is Crazy
We typically spend much of our time at work. If your job if full of impossible deadlines, office politics, overly demanding bosses, or unethical practices, it is reasonable to expect stress,...
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The Power of Thought Stopping
Proactively stop negative thoughts and follow them with distracting actions Sometimes unwanted thoughts simply will not go away and we spend a lot of time and energy focused on the wrong things....
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Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Establishing healthy boundaries can lead to healthier relationships Healthy boundaries are key to healthy relationships rather than dysfunctional, destructive or addictive relationships. Boundaries...
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Getting Help from Social Service Agencies
Admitting we need help with addiction treatment or other issues can be difficult, but this is only one part of the battle. Actually getting services in place in order to get the help we need can be the...
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Preventing Relapses by Embracing Prolapses
We all make mistakes and miss the mark at times. If we allow a single lapse to cause us to move backwards, relapse begins and can take over our lives. If we learn something from the lapse and it helps...
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The Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes
E-cigarettes are growing in availability, affordability, and popularity. Their popularity has even led to a new verb, âvapingâ. They appear to be a great new way of kicking the habit or at least...
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