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Do You Know About Slack Channel, Action Learning, Reflective Listening? Don’t Be Left Behind.

Delia LloydApril 27, 2020

One of the many things I’m grateful for in the wake of the Corona virus are my multiple and varied networks. On the personal end of things, I’m reconnecting wi...

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My New Positivity Plan

Karen PhilipApril 27, 2020

When I heard myself say “I am not a writer” for the tenth time during the workshop – I vowed not to do that again. I would not want my daughters to pretend they are not capable and accomplished and I will not settle for that behavior for myself....

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Little Shop Of Horrors: Who Invited Audrey II Into Our Kitchen?

feliceApril 20, 2020

MY appetite is not what I'm worried about, it's our refrigerator's. Yes indeed, it turns out our fridge is hungry and it keeps devouring food and we have to keep filling it and frankly it's not an easy task....

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The Curve: Reflections On This Time In Self-Isolation

Debbie GroyerApril 12, 2020

As women, we don’t need scientists to convince us of the desirability of flattening curves. We’ve been engaging in that pursuit for decades. &n...

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I’m Terrified for My Kids

Lisa FosterApril 6, 2020

I need to stop giving into my fears and start being a good mom again. My adult children don’t need me to tell them to come home. They need me to be confident in them so they can be confident in themselves. Their resilience comes in part from knowing that I believe in them ...

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A Little Levity: Some Of Our Favorite Memes of This Week

BA50 TalkersApril 6, 2020

The creativity during this time of tension as we move through our quarantines has brought some relief to the otherwise tense state of our current lives. Hope these give you a little lift....

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What Would I Do Without Cannasta Junction

feliceApril 6, 2020

Ready to sharpen the brain during Covid? Ready to escape the brutal newscasts and the reality of our self-isolation for a few hours? Well, let me tell you that I have found a card game on line that is a godsend....

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Saturday Night I Went Off the Deep End And Here’s What Happened

feliceMarch 30, 2020

Up until Saturday, our days in self-isolation have been complete with smart choices but not yesterday. But, I can't say it was all my fault. There were some outside forces at play that tipped my rhythm that I was beginning to embrace and I went over to the other side....

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9 Shows for Social Distancing

BA50 TalkersMarch 23, 2020

What do a musical mockumentary, an addiction sitcom, two true-crime docs and a pottery competition have in common? They can all help you remove yourself from s...

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Celeste Ng, Ann Patchett, Min Jin Lee and Others on the Books That Bring Them Comfort

BA50 TalkersMarch 23, 2020

Looking for a respite from the news? You might find solace in reading. Read the full article on The New York Times here. ...

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The Extrovert’s Marital Challenge During This Time Of Social Distancing

feliceMarch 21, 2020

What if you’re an extrovert, married to an introvert and, you are now practicing “social distancing? One thing is for sure, introverts win when it comes to ...

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Making Peace With Myself For My 50th Birthday: Walking 500 Miles On The Camino

Anne GardnerMarch 2, 2020

On the eve of my 50th birthday I decided something had to change. I needed to, once and for all, share an experience with my body that would turn the tables on this tiresome narrative. But what?...

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Avoiding Catastrophobia: Trying To Make Better Choices To Stay Positive

feliceFebruary 24, 2020

This week I seem to have made some poor choices that have upped my anxiety about the world. But let me reiterate, these were my choices and there's room for improvement....

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How to Value and Respect Yourself

BA50 TalkersJanuary 31, 2020

In the modern era, the mental health, psychological state, and emotional maintenance of men has never been more topical. For decades this was something of a ta...

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Dealing With Difficult Family During The Holidays

BA50 TalkersDecember 16, 2019

"No matter how enlightened you think you are, you realize how unenlightened you are when you get together with your family over holiday dinner,'” says psychoth...

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Phew: Multitasking Is Dead

feliceOctober 7, 2019

I acknowledge that I suck at multitasking but it has taken me a long time to change my ways. I am in process of giving up the habit that was once my go to after decades spent toggling between lap top and laundry between writing and cooking, between TV and answering texts....

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Brooke Adams Inspiring Women Series

feliceSeptember 23, 2019

I fell in love with Brooke Adams during my interview with her in her home on Martha's Vineyard this past week. (click below to watch). Her warmth, honest...

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You Will Love This This Healthy Sheet-Pan Dinner

BA50 TalkersSeptember 23, 2019

This post originally appeared on the New York Times I tend to think of fall as the year’s busy season. But really it’s more accurate to think of it as the y...

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Forget The ‘Dream’ Board; You Need The ‘Do’ Board

Gary Collins, MSJuly 15, 2019

Gurus talk about seeing the big picture and styling your dream board accordingly, but here’s the real deal: Don’t dream your life. Take action and live your life. ...

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Doing Nothing is Better for Your Health from the New York Times

BA50 TalkersJune 24, 2019

Permission granted to do less this summer if you want to reboot your creativity. Read this weeks most popular piece from the New York Times by Bonnie Tsui and you may have the best summer ever....

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