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Quote of the day

hugs4U,

No worries - novice or expert, I'm sure you'll learn something new in class. There's always new knowledge and wisdom to be found when we are willing to look. 

Sonia
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May be faceing surgery....

bren67,
 
Absolutely, it's important to feel comfortable speaking with your doctor. Please let us know how the consultation with the urologist goes.
 
Sonia

11 years ago 0 270 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
How do you plan for success?

Members,

When pursuing a goal or making a change towards healthier behavior choices, how do you plan for success?

That is, what methods and tools do you use to help you prepare for the changes you are making? For example, do you use lists, reminder bracelets, do you keep a drawer of coping tools, etc?

Please share with us your best preparation strategies and tell us about how this planning has made a difference in your behavior change experience.

Thanking you all in advance for your input,

Sonia

12 years ago 0 270 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Your Back: Gently arch your back to tense the muscles of your lower back. If you have lower back problems skip this part. Hold for a count of 10 then relax for a count of 20.

Your Chest and Stomach
Take a deep breath and tense all of the muscles of your chest and stomach. Hold for a count of 10 then breath out and relax to a count of 20. Repeat.

Your Shoulders
Try to touch your ears with your shoulders to tense the muscles of your shoulders. Squeeze the muscles for a count of 10 then relax for a count of 20. Repeat.

Stretch your upper arms backwards, as if you were trying to touch your shoulder blades together. Hold for a count of 10 then relax for a count of 20. Repeat.

Sonia - Health Educator
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Sonia New Health Educator

Hi members,
 
Looking forward to meeting you all :)
 
Ashley - thanks for the introduction!
 
Sonia - Health Educator
12 years ago 0 270 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Depression as a comorbid condition

Hello Greg,

I'm so glad to hear you're feeling much better!

Keep letting us know how you're doing. 

All the best,
Sonia
12 years ago 0 270 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Topic: Rebuilding Your Self-Esteem (continued)

m,

Some great questions and answers! Oftentimes, talking through our challenges really helps to understand them and eventually master them as a result.

jdoe (Sunrise) ,

Really liked the imagery you described with respect to the morning. Keep the inspiration coming!

Remember, we are here for you both!

Yours in support,
Sonia
12 years ago 0 270 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
More on rebuilding your self-esteem

Sunrise,

Thanks for the feedback! We are certainly glad that you are finding the tips helpful! Please keep us posted about how you are doing.

Sonia
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Planning for the Return of Depression II

jdoe,

Fantastic news! Glad to hear that the exercise is working for you and that you're feeling better.

Can you share some tips and tricks for staying motivating when it comes to sticking to an exercise regimen?

Thanks and please keep us posted on your progress!

Sonia
12 years ago 0 270 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Better or Worse?

Hi jdoe,

I'm glad to hear that you're moving on and looking for the positives in your life. 

You mentioned that you took a walk to the lake and that this helped. It's wonderful that you took action and decided to get some exercise. Definitely, being out in nature and breaking a sweat can make all the difference.

Are you planning on making this trek to the lake a regular occurrence? If not, what other forms of exercise would you consider trying?

Please keep us posted,

Sonia