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The holiday season is about giving to others, but don’t forget that being kind to yourself is important for your emotional and physical health. The holidays aren’t exactly a joyous time for everyone. Psychiatrist, Dr. Norman Rosenthal, notes that it’s a time when people are more aware of their loneliness. People become plagued with unpleasant…
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Holiday stress is exceptionally high this year. We are experiencing the pandemic, isolation, disorientation, cold winter weather, financial insecurity, and post-election stress all simultaneously. We all must take seriously the psychological and physical effects of stress this year. Find more stress tips at The Stress Institute. Look for Psychological Symptoms Anxiety Panic attacks Hypervigilance Outbursts…
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During this time of year, millions of people around the world are embarking on traditions that have been in their family for generations. Whether you’re decorating a Christmas tree, eating latkes, or displaying your kinara, the main focus of the season is getting together as a community . Winter Holidays As most know, three of…
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Let’s all do something a little different and uncomfortable this holiday season. You can give the greatest gift of the year by stepping out of your comfort zone and creating some joy in the lives of people you don’t know well. Instead of your holiday gathering filled with just the people you know, let’s all…
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“Helper’s high” is the term used to describe the euphoric feeling our mind and body experience when we give to others. As we shift from focusing on our own troubled, busy lives, we turn from the shadows of our daily life and open our hearts to the magnificent light and love possible this season. The…
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We often think that the holidays are for spending quality time with our family, carrying out traditions and enjoying time at home with the ones we love the most. Although the holidays are truly a special time for our families, it should also be a relaxing time for yourself so add these in your holiday…
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Will you open your heart and give a different kind of gift this year? Volunteering during the holiday season is a win-win for everybody. There are many people and organizations within our community that would appreciate your help. By helping others you’ll make new friends and try new experiences. To get started, join a service organization that…
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The U.S. is a wealthy country. None of our citizens should go hungry and yet too many do. Millions of adults, some homeless and some not, don’t have enough food to eat. And then there are the children. Thirteen million children (or one in six kids) face hunger in the United States. Fortunately, if we…
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Many people look forward to the holidays, but it can be a difficult time – physically, financially, and emotionally. The Gallup Organization published a survey showing 76 percent of American adults reported losing sleep between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. In fact, about half of respondents, 49 percent, reported losing three or more hours of…
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A lot is going on in the world today. Divisive rhetoric, fear, and ignorance have caused harm within our communities, our country, and our world. Many of us have focused on creating barriers between us instead of focusing on what unites us. Right now, the world needs more than just peace for the holidays. It…
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