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Coping Skills: Self Care is NOT Selfish!

Coping Skills: Self Care is NOT Selfish!

By Elaine on July 5, 2010

As a Holistic Stress Management Instructor and coach, I advocate SELF CARE as being the key to inner peace.

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Building Lasting Relationships: Exploring Boundaries and Limits

Building Lasting Relationships: Exploring Boundaries and Limits

By Elaine on June 21, 2010

The word boundary always seems so stifling to me. It conjures up images of a parent in the face of a teen lecturing or criticizing, or of feeling boxed in. However, the opposite it true. Here are some definitions of BOUNDARIES:

Give a foundation for loving parenting.
Provide a  positive stepping stone to what you will do, [...]

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Communication: The Lecture Today is Negotiation, Compromise and Discussion

Communication: The Lecture Today is Negotiation, Compromise and Discussion

By Elaine on February 1, 2010

Lecturing should be supplemented with discussion, negotiation and compromise.

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Teens Advice for Improving Communication

Teens Advice for Improving Communication

By Elaine on September 28, 2009

A look at what the teens are telling us, and taking stock in their advice from the way they hear us communicate to them.

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Solution to Anger: Deepak Chopra’s Words of Wisdom

Solution to Anger: Deepak Chopra’s Words of Wisdom

By Elaine on February 5, 2011

My favorite resource is Deepak Chopra’s Words of Wisdom
I had the honor and pleasure of attending two Deepak Chopra senimars. The crown jewel from each retreat was finding an awareness of our self talk.
We expend enormous amounts of energy using blaming/victim words. We don’t even realize it, but these words are hurtful and damaging to [...]

Anger Management: Letting off Steam

Anger Management: Letting off Steam

By Elaine on February 5, 2011

Let’s talk about positive ways of letting off steam
Anger Management is one of the healthiest coping skills around. From time to time we lose it. A calculated dose of letting it out is OK. Finding positive outlets is the key to overcoming our “not so pretty side.”
The problem is when anger is a life style [...]

I’m NOT Just Blowing Pixie Dust

I’m NOT Just Blowing Pixie Dust

By Elaine on February 5, 2011

Let’s be REAL!
One of my favorite ah ha moments comes from Deb Ford’s book: The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: I highly recommend this book! (Cut and paste this URL)
http://www.amazon.com/Dark-Side-Light-Chasers-Reclaiming/dp/1573227358
She states that you cannot put ice cream on a pile of dog poop and expect it to taste good.
Similarly, when making affirmations or positive [...]

Remember Your Affirmations!

Remember Your Affirmations!

By Elaine on February 5, 2011

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My Commitment to you
One of my values for 7 Steps to Peace of Mind is brevity. It gives you a quick chance to read and truly soak in articles at your own pace. As part of my “one stop parenting stop” philosophy, you can find additional coping skill tips on this website. Go to [...]

Affirmations: I Am Who I Am

Affirmations: I Am Who I Am

By Elaine on February 5, 2011

“I accept myself for who I am”

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What a powerful message to send yourself everyday.  It is amazing to see how 7 simple words can make such a profound impact on your life. Positive self talk helps you to develop a positive attitude toward life and is essential to good health.  What you think about you [...]

Affirmations: Speak to Me

Affirmations: Speak to Me

By Elaine on February 5, 2011

Choosing affirmations that speak to you
Focusing on famous quotes and examples are great ways to begin using affirmations. These pearls of wisdom are in line with the values of 7 Steps to Peace of Mind Parenting. They are specially designed to motivate and energize you. Enjoy!
The 10 most famous quotes about affirmations
“You become what you [...]

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