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Articles from the WomanTalk Live Experts: Week of October 7th
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Check out the great articles and tips from the WomanTalk Live Experts this week:
Relationship Recharge: Can This Relationship Be Saved?
Lori & Bob Hollander, Relationships Work
Love never dies a natural death. It dies because we don’t know how to replenish its source…The Spark Factory: Fall, Death & Creativity
Susan Bishop, Unlocked Box
What is it about that first hit of crisp air that sparks my desire to create?…WellPower: Fall into Healthy Eating
The Clinical Nutrition Team at Saint Agnes Hospital
One of the many exciting things about the fall season is all of the delicious, healthy produce…More Than Money: Meet Public Enemy #1 to Financial Success – Our Emotions
Leonard Raskin, CEO, Raskin Global
In the last two weeks, we explored how our money beliefs might be holding us back from creating the financial future we want…Women in History: Did You Know?
The Maryland Women’s Heritage Center
What amazing woman is credited with initiating the idea of having parking places reserved for people with disabilities?… -
Relationship Recharge: Can This Relationship Be Saved?
Lori & Bob HollanderLove never dies a natural death. It dies because we don’t know how to replenish its source. It dies of blindness and errors and betrayals. It dies of illness and wounds; it dies of weariness, of withering, of tarnishing.
- Anais NinCouples wait an average of seven years after problems begin to seek help. Bob and I can confirm that many couples that come to counseling state that we are their last hope before separation. One of the partners is usually very anxious to get help and keep the relationship together; the other has one foot out the door and doubts that counseling can make a difference.
We know from experience that often relationships can be saved with the help of counseling. But unless both partners are invested in therapy they will not succeed. One of the initial stumbling blocks is that the doubtful partner feels he/she has to make a decision to stay or go.
Bob and I give couples a different way to look at their situation. We frame the choice as between choosing to leave or choosing to “stay in uncertainty and do counseling” for several months. After that time they will know whether or not progress is being made and the answer will be in front of them. This encourages people to give counseling a try and takes away the pressure of making an immediate decision.
In therapy each partner tells his/her story and each is heard. With blame and judgment left outside the door, we help partners try to understand and empathize with each other instead of focusing on who is “right.” (And who is “wrong.) When listening and understanding each other becomes the focus, managing conflict becomes easier and intimacy often returns.
We encourage every couple that wonders if their relationship can be saved to give counseling a try. Separation is a huge decision and the life or death of your partnership and family are at stake.
We would love to hear your thoughts about “Can Relationships Be Saved?” this week on our Facebook page.
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To Your Extraordinary Relationship,
Lori and Bob Hollander
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The Spark Factory: Fall, Death & Creativity
Susan BishopWhat is it about that first hit of crisp air that sparks my desire to create?
And I know I’m not alone.
January and the beginning of fall are the two times of the year that we all hear the most talk about new beginnings, commitments and creations. Even though fall is actually the beginning of the dying process in nature, for us (in business and in life ), it feels like time to imagine, plan and realize potential.
But aren’t those things (visioning what’s next/making plans) part of a dying process, too?
After all, something has to die for something else to get created – i.e. we say no to some things so we can say yes to others.
In fact, part of what drives creation at the first of the year and in fall is often first about what we want to stop doing.
The world around us is shifting this time of year, and we are shifting with it.
For me, this shifting feeling comes organically, naturally, with the crispness. It doesn’t matter what day it happens that the wind has a cold edge rather than a warm edge, but on that day, I feel like striking out in new directions – and, of course, that means some to many old directions must also come to a close.
As a coach, I tend to think of yes’s and no’s pretty consciously, simply because I work with that idea with my clients daily. But I haven’t yet put my own fall creative energy up to the question: What needs to die in order for me to see my new creations fully realized?
So, that’s what’s inspiring my questions for you today:
What is dying – or needs to die – in service of your future creations?
And, what creations will you be saying yes to – bringing to life?
To death as part of creation,
Susan B.
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WellPower: Fall into Healthy Eating
The Clinical Nutrition Team at Saint Agnes HospitalOne of the many exciting things about the fall season is all of the delicious, healthy produce that is popping up in grocery stores and farmers’ markets. Colorful produce can help boost our immune system as well as provide many other benefits. Try some of these favorites the next time you’re at the store:
Pomegranates: These are high in antioxidants, vitamin C and folic acid. Pomegranate seeds are great add-ins to fruit salad and green salads or are great alone as a snack.
Dates: Dates are a great source of potassium, magnesium and copper. They also contain tannins, antioxidants that can help prevent illness. Look for fresh dates without added sugar and chop to add into salads, hot or cold cereal, or trail mix.
Apples: They are high in fiber and contain quercetin, a natural antihistamine that can help fight seasonal allergies and the common cold. Cut up and add to salads or mix with sweet potatoes as a side dish. Apples are also great as a snack. Add peanut butter for a dose of protein.
Pears: Pears are also a great source of fiber, which helps fill you up and promotes a healthy weight. Pears are great in salads or can be grilled and drizzled with honey as a healthful dessert.
Acorn squash: This vegetable is a great source of vitamin A, which helps maintain healthy eyesight and immune function. Try slicing in half, drizzling with maple syrup and sprinkling with cinnamon, then bake for an hour. The seeds can also be roasted and served as a crunchy snack.
Brussels sprouts: These are a great source of vitamin K and folate. Drizzle with olive oil then roast for 30-40 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit until crispy on the outside.
Swiss chard: Great source of calcium, potassium, iron, and vitamins A, C, E, and K. Sauté with olive oil and serve as a colorful side dish.
Kiwi: This sweet fruit is full of vitamin C which is great for the immune system. Toss it into fruit salads.
Pumpkin: Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and E and beta-carotene. Try a delicious pumpkin soup by combining chicken broth with chopped onion, canned pure pumpkin puree, spices to taste and a splash of milk. An immersion blender can be used to puree the onions into the soup. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
Here’s to our fall favorites,
The Maryland Metabolic Institute at Saint Agnes Hospital
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More Than Money: Meet Public Enemy #1 to Financial Success – Our Emotions
Leonard RaskinIn the last two weeks, we explored how our money beliefs might be holding us back from creating the financial future we want, and also how to shift our beliefs.
In doing that, we also talked about the negative behaviors that result from holding certain money beliefs. We even asked you to write down the positive behaviors you’d prefer to practice and what you would need to believe about money to behave in that manner.
This time, we want to dive into the emotional aspect of money. Because, in reality, it’s the emotions our money beliefs trigger that cause us to act a certain way.
According to a recent article from the online resource Daily Worth, there are at least six ways our emotions can sabotage financial success. In exploring these, the author outlines “the most problematic behaviors [affecting women], the emotions behind them and how to get out of your own way to achieve your financial goals.”
Most of us can probably relate to at least one of these behaviors and it’s pretty enlightening to go through the Daily Worth’s short slide show and figure out which ones might be plaguing you.
Here are the six behaviors triggered by our emotions and also the link to the full article, which includes tips for overcoming each:
- Procrastination
- Overspending
- Lying
- Acting like a Know-It-All
- Worrying
- Chasing Quick Gains
Daily Worth’s 6 Ways Your Emotions Can Sabotage Your Financial Success
This week: Identify which financially sabotaging behaviors are running your money show – and which you want to tackle first. Read the Daily Worth’s solution for the behavior you identified and, from there, create your plan of attack. After all, one size does not fit all and brainstorming on your own about what might help you turn your behavior around often leads to the faster change. If you’d like, share your ideas on our Facebook page – we’d love to know what behavior you’re working on and what plan you’ve devised to conquer it.
To getting wiser,
Leonard Raskin
Women Getting Wise on Wealth from Raskin Global
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