February 3rd, 2011
Do you want to feel more fully engaged in the world around you?
Do you want to experience increased joy?
Do you want to live fearlessly?
If so, then I’d like to invite you to my next workshop. It is a two day event being held April 2nd and 3rd in West Los Angeles. Don’t be fooled by the name, Living Beyond Anger Living with Love, we tackle everything here; all in the name of transformation.
I guide participants through two days of exercises using state of the art techniques that reveal your personal obstacles clearly and help you move through those obstacles effectively. For many, underlying and often hidden anger is the largest factor preventing them from reaching their goals.
Take part in a weekend that will change your life forever. If you would like to hear more about the workshop, visit the link below or call me directly. I’d be happy to talk to you.
Learn more about the April Workshop!
Cheers to keeping momentum moving in the right direction in 2011!
Tags: Anger, Goal Attainment, LOVE, Relationships, Self-Destructive Behavior, Workshops
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December 18th, 2010
The holiday season is here! While you are in the midst of gatherings with friends and family members, as well as participating in community, religious, and/or work-related activities, it’s important to look at these events as opportunities to connect with those you truly care about.
Just like a balanced diet and proper sleep promote good health, so do your social connections. People with lots of social ties are relatively happier than those without many strong relationships in their lives. Depression and cognitive decline are linked to a lack in social connectivity.
Some research suggests that expressing caring behaviors toward others actually releases stress-reducing hormones into the body. Such behaviors may include offering help, advice or expressions of affection, like hugs and kisses, to another. The life-enhancing effects are seen both in the giver and the receiver, so it’s good to be on both ends once in awhile. And unlike regular exercise and a balanced diet, it is much easier to access these types of health promoting activities.
Not all relationships are created equal though. The quality of the relationship matters. Women in unsatisfying marriages or long-term relationships had a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease than women in satisfying marriages or long-term relationships. It has also been found that risk for dementia is lower in those with a variety of satisfying relationships in their lives.
Use the holiday season as a time to nurture the strong relationships in your lives. Try not to get caught up in the whirl of social activity that can sometimes cause the holidays to slip on by, instead focus on and spend time with the people in your life that matter. Not just family and close friends, but others who add value to your life- mentors, teachers, co-workers. Be present and actively choose events that will bring joy to your life and enhance those relationships. Forget the ones that don’t. And if you don’t have time to see everyone before December 31st, make plans with them in the New Year. Make sure they know they’re important to you.
Happy Holidays!
For more advice on how to handle the holiday season, check out the interview I did for CBS Los Angeles last week:
CBS INTERVIEW
Tags: Advice for Parents, Aging, Anger Management, Bottom Line Health, Holidays, Los Angeles Therapist, LOVE, Relationships, Workshops
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