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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

Remember to love yourself. It won’t solve every problem and it won’t cure your fibromyalgia, but it’s a good start.

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Happy Mardi Gras! In celebration, do something a little different today – whatever that means to you. Sing a song, wear bright lipstick, buy some flowers: anything that makes you a little happier.

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

It’s tempting to go overboard making New Year’s resolutions – and hard not to beat yourself up for failing to accomplish them. This year, try to keep just one resolution: “In 2013, I will do a better job of treating … Continue reading →

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

Feeling a little low after Christmas has come and gone? Eat an extra serving – or two! – of fruits and vegetables today: it will give you an energizing lift (and keep you from the leftover cookies).

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

As you begin thinking about taking down holiday decorations, identify which items are most and least important to you. Store your favorites together to make next year’s holiday preparations easier. And if you’re no longer attached to a particular piece, … Continue reading →

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

Remember, post-holiday cleanup doesn’t all have to be done at once. Focus on the essentials: fight stains on your favorite tablecloth with laundry spray, rinse and stack dirty dishes so they occupy less space, take out the garbage before the … Continue reading →

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How’s It Going?

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

In Taking Stock and Moving Forward, we paused to consider Thanksgiving – what worked, what didn’t – and how those experiences could shape future holiday celebrations. Well, now that Christmas is over (and Kwanzaa is beginning!), it’s a good time … Continue reading →

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Take a minute today to confirm any reservations and appointments you have over the next week or so: healthcare visits, pet boarding, travel plans, restaurant plans, and so on. Better safe than sorry, especially during such a hectic time of … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Carry On

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Well, it’s the last weekend before Christmas (and the world didn’t end), which means that many of us are becoming just a little bit panicky about the amount of work that needs to be accomplished over the next day or … Continue reading →

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Today’s Top Tip

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

No matter how stressful or busy the holiday season may be, take time each day for exercise – whatever that means to you. Depending upon your unique body and its needs, that could mean anything from circling the couch two … Continue reading →

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