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Tips to Overcome Your Fears

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Fear is often considered a negative reaction, but at times it can be a life saver. In the face of real danger, fear—which is embedded in the brain’s amygdala—gets us to react instantly. It’s an automatic survival response. The amygdala…

How to Recognize & Help Victims of Domestic Violence

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At one time or another, you may have suspected that a friend, neighbor or loved one was a victim of domestic violence. Maybe she bore the telltale marks of physical abuse, or the more subtle signs of depression and isolation that accompany…
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How to Find Resilience in Hard Times

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Resilience is the human capacity to adapt to circumstances in the face of grief or adversity, whether coping with the loss of a loved one, a layoff, a disease, a divorce, or any emotionally disrupting event. It is resilience that enables us…
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Suicide: When & Why You Should Talk About It

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The word “suicide” in conversation is not exactly an icebreaker. Nevertheless, if you have a family member or close friend who is a suicide survivor, learning how to talk about suicide will help your friends and family cope, and it might…

My Mom Was My Hero & Role Model

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My Mom was my biggest hero and role model: She will be a tough act to follow. Throughout my life, I’ve operated on gut feelings, omens and premonitions. But the day my mother died, I never got a sign or felt an intuition that she…
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Tips from Peter Walsh to Clean the Clutter & Cut the Stress

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Have you ever watched a person on television who has inspired you to become better at something? Peter Walsh, organizational guru and author, is that person for me. Many times on Oprah, I’ve watched him help people change their lives by…
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To Celebrate National Recovery Month - Alcohol: A Dysfunctional Love Story

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All love stories have an ending, either because the love has faded, was dysfunctional, or because of death. My love story with alcohol ended because it hurt too much. My breakup happened on a day in early September, 19 years ago. Coincidentally,…
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Julian Castro Inspired Latina Moms Voter Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!

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Mamiverse wants to know what you, as Latina moms think; how you believe the future of our nation should be shaped, and who should be in charge of doing it. We invite you to make your voice heard by completing the following survey  and…
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How to Beat Post-Vacation Blues

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People use vacations as a time to relax, dream, create, and brainstorm ways to make life more like a vacation, year-round. They make resolutions to enjoy life more, take more breaks, spend more time with friends…to live more, laugh more,…