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Strategies for Creating Sustainable Excellence in Your New Year!

January 2, 2010

Welcome back!One of my peak 2009 experiences was joyfully interviewing Tom V. Morris. He is an amazing philosopher and the bestselling author of If Harry Potter Ran General Electric, The Art of Achievement, Philosophy for Dummies and a brand new book, Twisdom! He is passionately dedicated to bringing the greatest wisdom of the past into [...]

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Hot Serving of this Week’s Best Postpartum Depression Posts

December 27, 2009

Are you ready? Here are my top picks for postpartum depression posts, counting down to New Year’s. Have I mentioned how much I appreciate the first hand accounts of PPD to take away the stigma of the experience? Thanks for the honest sharing!
Can Fathers Get Postpartum Depression? | ExpectingWords.com – Yes, if you consider the [...]

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Wishing You Peace and Great Love

December 26, 2009

Wherever you are, whatever you celebrate, know that I wish you the very best during this holiday season. Whether you are one of my neighbors and closest friends or a reader from the other side of the world, I am clear that YOU make a difference in the world just by being you. Your friendship, emails and creative ideas boost [...]

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Celebrating the Birth that Started it All

December 14, 2009

It’s time to celebrate! Eight years ago this week, my first daughter came wailing into the world. In the weeks leading to her birth, I was repeatedly told that her arrival would “change everything.”
Sometimes I nodded sagely as though I understood. Other times I blinked, uable to comprehend just what that might mean.
I had no idea.
Looking back, I see the profound changes [...]

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What’s YOUR Biggest Holiday Stress?

December 12, 2009

What’s YOUR Biggest Holiday Stress?(trends)

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Related Posts Stress Management for the Holidays Just for you today, some fresh ideas on staying sane during the holidays. I know some of you who adore this time of year, and I love hearing from you. Keep sending me your favorite ways to thrive [...]

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‘Tis the Season for Seasonal Affective Disorder: Part Two

December 9, 2009

Did you catch Part One yesterday? If so, I bet you’re eager to learn proven ways to alleviate the low energy and depressed mood associated with Seasonal Affective Disorder. Here’s what works:
Light therapy, psychotherapy and antidepressants have all been proven effective in treating SAD. Light therapy (otherwise known as phototherapy) involves sitting near a special form of [...]

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‘Tis the Season for SAD: Part One

December 8, 2009

We are rapidly approaching Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year, and it is entirely possible that you have are seeing corresponding physiological changes. Have you been feeling less energy and reduced interest in work and social activities? Perhaps you’re noticing an increase in daytime sleepiness, depression, moodiness and sluggishness? Like several of my [...]

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Mommy-Muse Blog Rises to Google PageRank 4!

December 5, 2009

Moving on up! During this time of massive life changes and another major move, I had no idea that Mommy-Muse.com has been gaining popularity. Imagine my surprise to notice my new ranking…..It brings me great pleasure to announce that both Mommy-Muse.com and Blog are now at Google PageRank 4!
Thank you for believing in what I’m doing and [...]

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Hot from the Presses: The Week’s Best Postpartum Depression Posts

December 2, 2009

Have you seen this week’s best of the web PPD posts? Get ‘em while they’re hot! I LOVE the encouragement in the first post from Dr. Shosh’s blog to SPEAK UP when you hear ignorant comments about postpartum depression. And I am particularly grateful for the post on surrogacy and postpartum depression, a woefully [...]

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Giving Thanks for YOU

November 26, 2009

My children are overflowing with boundless enthusiasm this morning. Between the decorating opportunities, baking and parade viewing, they hardly know where to start! I love witnessing their zest for life, and am eternally grateful for their bright reminders of all that we have to be thankful for.
In honor of Thanksgiving, I offer this (partial) list of that which I hold dear to my heart [...]

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