Health & Wellness
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3 Steps to Kick that Extra Weight to the Curb
If you put on a few extra pounds during the COVID-19 pandemic, you’re definitely not alone. Let’s face it: the coronavirus has put a damper on many aspects of our lives, including our relationships, our ...
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Let’s Step It Up!
Well, well, well, 2020 you are almost over, and I will be glad when we no longer need to refer to the current year as a “dumpster fire.” But alas, we aren’t there yet. And ...
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Thoughts on Mindfulness
The author is a Mindfulness Coach at Merritt Clubs. The “Horse with No Name” has a name and you know what it is. I’ve been through the desert, the horse had a name, I just ...
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Time Management: Five Simple Tricks to Multiply Your Time
Do you find yourself wishing you had more hours in the day? Or maybe you struggle to follow through on your good intentions because you feel so pressed for time?
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Fall Fashion Trends That Will Make Your Pajamas Jealous
Shout out to anyone who has noticed a new divot in your couch, perfectly formed to your posterior. This blog is dedicated to you and all of the couch cushions that will never be fully ...
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Vacation Woes
Has anyone else been lamenting their canceled vacations and fearing the rest of the year without a break? Spending their nights crying over a fancy new summer dress that you will never get to cut ...
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Boosting Your Immunity With Exercise
As the summer months continue to trek along, many of us have started leaving the safety and isolation of quarantine and are venturing back out into the world, slowly and cautiously. As we walk the ...
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Return Anxiety
Back in March, life as we knew it changed. When the COVID-19 virus began spreading through our country, stay-at home orders were enforced and all non-essential businesses closed. Although it seems like that was a ...
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How Journaling Can Help
After several weeks of dealing with the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s evident that we can learn lessons and find personal take-aways from this crisis. During these uncertain and stressful ...
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Adjust Your Mindset
“Watch your thoughts, they become Words. Watch your words, they become Actions. Watch your actions, they become Habits. Watch your habits, for they become your Character. Watch your character, for it becomes your Destiny.” -the ...
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Unplug to Connect
After my dad passed away about a year and a half ago, I started attending Friday night services at my synagogue on a regular basis. Initially, this was so I could say the Mourner’s Kaddish ...
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5 Simple Stress Busters
Last month, we discussed some of the science behind stress. We all know that stress can take its toll on our physical and mental well-being. Research continues to probe the ways stress is linked to ...
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