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Paradigm Shift

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

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Paradigm Shift

Kate Harris, mother extraordinaire, on how little shifts in thinking can lift your mood.

How to be Selfish

Monday, July 6, 2009

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How to be Selfish

How would your life change if you made a decision that you deserve at least as much of your time and energy as other people in your life? What would happen if you started showing up for yourself with the same diligence and consistency and lack of guilt with which you show up for others?

Mom Needs Space, Too

Monday, June 29, 2009

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Mom Needs Space, Too

How do you make space for yourself-and for your relationship-when you have two young children at home? Our brilliant new columnist, Kate Harris, shares some tips and tools that help her stay sane.

You Know What’s Best for You

Monday, February 9, 2009

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You Know What’s Best for You

Setting boundaries and starting to follow your heart is pretty tough. It's even tougher when all the people in our life start to push back. Here are some tips on how to stay strong as we advocate for ourselves.

Identity

Friday, November 21, 2008

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Identity

One of the most thought-provoking-and jarring-aspects of learning to be a therapist was that I had to figure out who I was without all my old stories to identify me. Think about it: we reveal ourselves in conversation with strangers by slowly unpacking our stories. We use these stories to create the [...]

The Four Agreements

Friday, November 21, 2008

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The Four Agreements

  I read these if I’m having a difficult day or dealing with a difficult person (not that that ever happens, ha). I particularly love the second agreement. What are your thoughts? The Four Agreements (from the book by the same name by Don Miguel Ruiz)  1)  Be Impeccable With Your Word Speak with integrity. Say only what you [...]

The Dreaded Facebook

Friday, November 21, 2008

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The Dreaded Facebook

I did it-I joined facebook. Technically I joined facebook years ago as Lenora Lapore. Lenora liked to log on and look up other people without being contacted by them. I, on the other hand, like to protect my quiet and privacy. However, since I couldn’t really see many pages, I caved [...]

Mating in Captivity, pt. 1

Sunday, November 16, 2008

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Mating in Captivity, pt. 1

I’m reading the fabulous book “Mating In Captivity:  Unlocking Erotic Intelligence” by Esther Perel, who is a couples therapist in NYC.  I like this book because I love her approach.  This is a not a how-to guide for successful relationships (at least, it’s not yet-I’m only three chapters in).  It’s about how we have two [...]

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