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Resolutions or Goals???

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  Yup--It's that time of year again.  2020 is winding down and we are setting our sites on 2021.  This is the time of year where many sit down to write their New Years Resolutions....  And in the end statistics show that 8% of people who set resolutions will actually achieve them.  2020 has definitely been a year that we will never forget.  I feel like I was thrown a curve ball, got thrown off track and then never really recovered.  My plans were changed, and changed again.  Resolutions?  I don't even remember them!  As I sit here reflecting on 2020, I want to make some big changes.  To make big changes I know I have to do things differently...  This year, instead of making resolutions that will be forgotten before January is over,  I am setting goals.   Resolutions.  Goals.  Aren't they the same thing????   While many will use these words interchangeably, they actually are quite different.   A resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something.  Meanwhile a goal is

Holiday Blues????

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The holiday season is a time that is often filled with great joy.   It is also a time where many experiences feelings of stress, anxiety, and sadness.   Seasonal Affective Disorder increases during this time and increases negative thoughts and emotions.   And then there are the Covid restrictions, which can lead to feelings of isolation, loneliness and negative thoughts.   Just because it’s the holidays, emotional health issues don’t magically disappear.   Here are some of my Top Tips to avoid the Holiday Blues in 2020.   1.   Exercise: Physical activity can boost your mood in both the short and long term.   It   And by exercise, I don’t necessarily mean “work out,” you can do fun, easy things like go on a short walk or have a dance party around your kitchen.   Exercise can help to   improve your mood. 2.   Get enough sleep:   While it may seem like a little thing, sleep can help you be   healthier and happier.   Lack of adequate sleep can affect your emotions and contr