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Evolving and Having Hope for the New Year
COVID-19, Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope COVID-19, Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Evolving and Having Hope for the New Year

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s sense of stability, structure, and sense of control, yet again. This long-drawn-out time of uncertainty, combined with the social distancing that keeps us away from family, friends, and normal activities, has taken a significant toll on us physically, emotionally, spiritually, and psychologically. However, there is hope for the New Year, and this blog can help you nurture it.

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Creating My Best Self in 2022
Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope Feeling better, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Creating My Best Self in 2022

Changes are more likely to become part of your routine when you are motivated and are consistent. Strike while the iron’s hot and set yourself up for success as soon as you have made the decision to do so. Even if you have a setback or two, picking yourself up and dusting off will allow you to reset and make any day a new beginning. My challenge to you is not to wait for a New Year’s Day or any other arbitrary day to begin making a positive change in your life.

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Let's Talk About It: Codependency
Couples, Marriage, Mindfulness, relationships Sherry Shockey-Pope Couples, Marriage, Mindfulness, relationships Sherry Shockey-Pope

Let's Talk About It: Codependency

Many of us are quite familiar with the word codependency. We often associate it with someone who is “needy” or who relies on others to do every day life. In reality, codependency is far more than just relying on others; it is a maladaptive way of maintaining interpersonal relationships and a skewed view of self. Let’s talk about a few yellow flags of codependency in any relationship…

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Managing Grief And The Holidays
Grief and Loss, Holidays Sherry Shockey-Pope Grief and Loss, Holidays Sherry Shockey-Pope

Managing Grief And The Holidays

Here come the holidays, again, and acknowledging grief at this time of year can be kind of awful. It can be awkward as some of us stumble over what to say. Do we just keep busy and hope nobody will bring it up? Whether you’re grieving or know someone who is, learn the tools to manage grief and the holiday season.

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Managing Anxiety During the Holiday
Anxiety, Feeling better, Mindfulness Sherry Shockey-Pope Anxiety, Feeling better, Mindfulness Sherry Shockey-Pope

Managing Anxiety During the Holiday

Do you find that anxiety or even seasonal depression starts to rear its ugly head sometime in late October to mid-November? If you do, you are not alone! Between late November and the New Year, we enter the business of holiday season, causing many to manage anxiety, stress, and depression. Let's learn how to manage it well.

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Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!
COVID-19, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope COVID-19, Depression, Grief and Loss, Mindfulness, motivation Sherry Shockey-Pope

Traditions Are Everywhere, Make Self-Care One Of Yours!

What is important in any culture, I think, is taking care of ourselves in difficult times. Partially this might be accomplished by having your family and/or friends around you for support. But selfcare also consists in making sure we eat, get sleep, regular medical care and hopefully are able to go outside in the fresh air. Let's work on creating the tradition of self-care.

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