Category Archives: Emotional Well being

Health and Wellness Benefits of Living Life with Gratitude

Happy Sunday! I have always been a big fan of gratitude.  In fact, my family and friends know me to be someone who writes lengthy thank you notes for specific occasions and just for fun.  I tend to stock up … Continue reading

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Set Yourself Up for Personal Effectiveness and Success in 2013

Hey there! Happy Almost 2013! I recently read the Psychology Today article, Five Big Discoveries about Personal Effectiveness in 2012, which offers valuable neuroscience research about personal effectiveness and success. Dr. David Rock speaks about the importance of distractions, breaks and … Continue reading

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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- 15 Tips to Beat the Holiday Blues

This time of year is portrayed as a time of celebration, giving, gratitude, parties and cheer and for many, it is.  Although there is holiday joy in the air, the holidays can also bring on enormous amounts of stress, loneliness, … Continue reading

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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Handling Adversity Video: “Carrots, Eggs or Coffee Beans”

Happy Sunday! I came across this video, Carrots, Eggs or Coffee Beans, on Flickspire. I think it is absolutely worth watching and I am excited to share it with you.  I hope that you will check it out and come back to … Continue reading

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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Mindfulness for Children

Mindfulness for Children I came across this article, “5 Tips to Teach Children Mindfulness and Meditation,” by Lorraine Murray and wanted to share it with you.  The article supports parents, adults and educators in teaching children mindfulness techniques that are … Continue reading

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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Shifting Our Thoughts and Our Focus Away From Things and Back To Our Relationships…

The above image offers us a powerful message.  It brings our attention to the (sometimes) distorted nature of our society and asks us to rethink the ways we relate to people and things.  It stirs up questions such as- How … Continue reading

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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Peace and The Center for Nonviolent Communication

10 Things We Can Do to Contribute to Internal, Interpersonal, and Organizational Peace http://www.cnvc.org/Training/10-steps-peace 1) Spend some time each day quietly reflecting on how we would like to relate to ourselves and others. (2) Remember that all human beings have … Continue reading

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Rachel Dack Counseling LLC’s Mental Health Blog- Soak in your Surroundings & Present Moment Awareness

See the excerpt below for a wonderful reminder about present moment awareness and the benefits of soaking in the joy and art that life has to offer and paying attention to surroundings and the world around.  Remember to listen to … Continue reading

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Happy Almost 2012!

2011 is coming to a close and we have the chance to embark on a new year with new beginnings, new attitudes, new choices and new relationships.  We have a special opportunity to reflect, grow, learn, let go and approach … Continue reading

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Stay Grounded and Present for the Holidays! Soak in the Joy!

Sometimes it feels as though time is moving faster and faster.  As we cram our schedules with work, play, fun, chores and other to-do’s, it is common to forget the importance of staying grounded and being conscious of our breathing, … Continue reading

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Tips for Happy Transitions for the Changing Seasons and Approaching Holidays

There is a chill in the air. The leaves are changing colors. They are falling and the motion of the wind sweeps them around.  It’s that time of year- a time of transition, change, adjustment and potential growth.  We changed our … Continue reading

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Attract anything and everything…even traffic light colors!

On my morning commute, I like to play a little game with my mind and the universe.  As I leave my parking spot and hit the streets, I approach a series of traffic lights.  The first light comes along fast … Continue reading

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