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| Nov. 24, 2010 | Self Care!
Weekly Tips to Help You Create the Life You Desire |
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Tip of the Week
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So What (My Annual Holiday Reminder!)
I can tell from spending time with my clients and friends recently, that many people are heading to Thanksgiving gatherings with some ambivalence. Families are "messy" and if you will be spending time with yours, you too may see it as a mixed blessing.
So here's my tip for you...if someone slights you, makes a condescending comment, tries to impress you with their success, brags about their "perfect" kids, drinks too much and gets "loose lips," gets their feelings hurt, or in any other way makes you feel uncomfortable, say to yourself, SO WHAT!
Really, so what...these scenes are being repeated in homes across  the country. You've been annoyed, offended, pissed off, or hurt on other like occasions. How about trying something new and just let it go? Choose not to have negative emotions, let people get on your nerves, or be critical. Recognize that these are patterns that have been in place for years. Know that no family is perfect. So what that yours isn't either! Enjoy them for who they are.
The holiday is about giving thanks. If you enjoy yourself in spite of the idiosyncrasies of the people you've spent it with, you can give thanks to yourself for being an adult, being human, and cutting you and others some slack!
Happy Thanksgiving!
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| | | My friend and professional speaker colleague, Marty Stanley, has a very dynamic blog that I would recommend. Her post Holiday Nirvana? offers additional ideas on how to make the holiday season more joyful, relaxing, and peaceful.
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| Are You Stuck?
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Do any of the following keep you stuck?
- Poor communication
- Irritability or anger with others or life in general
- A feeling that you should be happier
- An inability to find your "passion"
- Grief from a loss that doesn't seem to go away
- Eating, drinking, or spending more than you would like
- A disappointing relationship with a significant other
In honor of this holiday season and with gratitude for your support, I am offering subscribers of my Self Care tip, a complimentary counseling session. There is no obligation to continue counseling. It is an opportunity for you to brainstorm ideas on how to get "unstuck." Also, if you know someone who could use this, just have them subscribe on my website and I'll be happy to offer this to them too!
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About Karen
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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.
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