October 15, 2009 Self Care!
Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire
Tip of the Week
 
Be Your Own Best Friend

Something many of my clients have in common is that they seem to spend a great deal of time taking care of, thinking about the needs of, and doing for others. If they were to make a list of daily priorities, most likely their own needs would be at the bottom. I bet you see your good friends over-committing for others and under-doing for themselves. You may even have told them they have to stop. What about you? Sound familiar?
Best Friends
Your tip for this week is a different twist to the "golden rule:"

Do unto yourself as you wish your best friend would do unto herself or himself.

In order to do this you may have to say "no" to others once in a while. If you feel anxious just thinking about saying no and you're already saying "yes, but" to the idea of it, you really need to click the link below!

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If you find yourself constantly feeling frazzled, never have enough time to get everything done, and feel your life is no way near balanced, self care for you may require you to Stop the Overdoing.
About Karen
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW, is a licensed master social worker. She has a private counseling practice in Overland Park. She helps people: 
Who do you know who may be struggling with changes in his or her life? Grieving the death of a loved one?  Recently separated or divorced?

Holidays are the roughest time to go it alone if you are grieving or have experienced a major life change.  Make sure those you care about have the support they need. They will thank you for suggesting someone who can help.

 
Contact Information
Karen Rowinsky, LMSW
10977 Granada Lane, Suite 295
Overland Park, KS 66209
913-663-3511
www.overlandparkcounseling.com
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