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20 ways to recognize stages of anger

Nov 30th, 2009
by Tina.
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Anger is a normal, healthy emotion when expressed appropriately. First step is understanding the feelings of anger. The following are feelings that lead to intense level of anger. The first 11 are emotional responses, while the proceeding 9 are physical responses to anger.

  1. Uneasy- nervousness, restlessness

  2. Uncomfortable- not feeling stable

  3. Withdrawn- not wanting to talk to anyone

  4. Irritated- frustration

  5. Agitated- another form of irritation

  6. Annoyed- upset/frustrated about something or someone

  7. Upset- sad, mix of uncomfortable emotions

  8. Mad- intense angry emotions

  9. Angry

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5 other ways to manage your time effectively

Nov 26th, 2009
by Tina.
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  1. Create a great work environment

    Find ways to create a conductive work environment whether at home or at work. For example, minimizing interruptions and clutter can help.

  2. Reward yourself

    It is important to reward yourself when you accomplished a goal. Reinforcing your achievement can help you to continue to accomplish goals.

  3. Re-evaluate

    It is important to re-evaluate what is the best use of your time. Goals change, work times may change, so it is important to adapt accordingly.

  4. Motivation

    Time management takes motivation, so it is important to remember how good it feels after completing a task.

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5 more ways to manage your time effectively

Nov 24th, 2009
by Tina.
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  1. Delegate

    Whenever appropriate be able to delegate tasks and responsibilities to others. It is important to communicate your expectations clearly.

  2. Make a decision

    It is time consuming to dwell on making decisions for basic issues. Make a decision quickly and mood on. Thinking too much sometimes can make things more complicated.

  3. Positive attitude

    We are always faced with a task that we don’t look forward to. It helps to approach it with a positive attitude and you’ll be surprised that less stress can lead to efficiently completing the task.

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5 ways to effectively manage your time

Nov 23rd, 2009
by Tina.
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  1. Be realistic

    Unrealistic expectations on how to use your time can leave you stressed. You will find yourself being less efficient. Instead it is important to be realistic with yourself on how much you can actually accomplish in a given amount of time.

  2. It’s ok to say NO

    It is hard to say no sometimes when you want to do things or when you feel responsible in doing something. However it is important to sort out which additional responsibilities you can say NO to that actually infringe on personal or work time.

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Tips on reducing symptoms of GERD through behavioral changes

Nov 19th, 2009
by Tina.
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My mom has suffered greatly from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a debilitating condition characterized by symptoms of heartburn and indigestion. It is among the most common gastrointestinal conditions in the United States. Here are some behavioral changes that have helped reduce her symptoms.

  • Abstaining from alcohol use

  • Losing weight if needed

  • Eating dark chocolate

  • Eating smaller meals

  • Making dietary changes

  • Wearing loose-fitting clothes

  • Avoiding lying down for 3 hours after a meal

  • Raising the head of the bed

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5 simple ways to make myself exercise

Nov 17th, 2009
by Tina.
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  1. Leave sneakers by the door

    This acts as a reminder that I need to work out.

  2. Golf

    This is an addictive sport and can be good exercise. When you are out on the course you naturally do a lot of walking.

  3. Work-out buddy

    Peer pressure works.

  4. Set up a schedule

    I prefer working out at night so I incorporate that into my routine.

  5. Use stairs

    Instead of elevators I use stairs.

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5 things I learned about relationships from learning the Argentinian Tango

Nov 16th, 2009
by Tina.
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Recently I started taking Tango group lessons. Since youth I have always loved to dance, but this was my first attempt at tango. My fiance has never taken dance before so this was entirely new to him. It was a great experience for both of us. In the first lesson, I found that tango was more than learning steps (which is the case with any dance form). Here were some life/ relationship lessons I learned from tango.

  1. Trust

    I discovered there is a lot of weight shifting in tango. You have to literally lean on the partner. For a relationship to be successful, it is important that there is trust.

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Diabetes and Eating disorders

Nov 12th, 2009
by Tina.
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Eating disorders are most common in adolescent females and young women. It can be especially dangerous for people with diabetes. Here are ways that therapists treat diabetes and eating disorders:

  • Recommend eye exam

    People with eating disorders and diabetes are at a higher risk of developing retinopathy. It is important for them to get regular eye checkups.

  • Family Therapy

    Adolescents in particular may have problems within the family. Family conflict can lead to difficulty adhering to diabetes management.

  • Talk about glucose with patient

    Therapists often have patients identify how poor eating habits can impact their blood glucose levels.

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Diabetes and Needle Phobia/Anxiety

Nov 10th, 2009
by Tina.
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Anxiety is commonly associated with diabetes especially in children. Today’s blog will focus on needle phobia associated with children. The following are symptoms and solutions to alleviate symptoms.

Symptoms:

  • Rocking

  • Crying

  • Hyperactivity

Solution:

  • Talk to doctor about oral medications instead of injection.

  • Using visual and auditory stimulation (ex. blowing bubbles, singing)

  • Cognitive strategies such as counting, reading stories

  • Drawing

  • Listening to music

  • Reading

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Diabetes Awareness Month: Diabetes and depression

Nov 9th, 2009
by Tina.
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People with medical illnesses are often at a higher risk for mental health conditions. This can in turn affect the way people manage their illnesses. November is diabetes awareness month. As part of the awareness month, the next couple of blogs with cover diabetes and its link between depression, anxiety, eating disorders and serious and persistent mental illness.

Research has shown that people with diabetes have a higher rate of depression. The rate increases as complications increase. One of every three people with diabetes experience symptoms of depression.

Here are things therapists think about when treating depression and diabetes:

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