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Entries from September 2007

What is your love language?

September 29th, 2007 · 2 Comments

I can’t remember how I found out about the book The Five Love Languages, but I recently revisited it and realized how valuable it is not only for romantic relationships, but also for relationships with friends and family members.
The basic concept is that by understanding how your partner/family member likes to have love expressed to [...]

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Tags: Personal development · Relationships

Tips for Staying Relaxed After Returning from Vacation

September 25th, 2007 · No Comments

I recently returned from an amazing two week vacation in Thailand. It’s difficult to take more than a week off at a time, but I highly recommend it. Those extra seven days make all the difference. I always find that it takes a few days to relax and leave work behind, but once I [...]

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Tags: Goals · Happiness · Personal development · Travel

How to reduce symptoms of depression

September 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

When I’m depressed or sad, I often turn to exercise (OK, I’ve been known to hit Ben & Jerry’s on occasion as well). It gives me a chance clear my thoughts, sweat it out of my system and I also get the benefits of getting in shape at the same time.
A recent study came out [...]

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Tags: Health · Personal development · Recovery