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Fear and Disease: the Mind’s Role in Health

When I first read Angelina Jolie’s account of her preventative double mastectomy,  family history of breast and ovarian cancer, and why she decided to remove her breasts after a positive genetic test, I freaked out a little bit. I began to worry about my own chances of contracting cancer as breast and ovarian cancer appear… Continue reading Fear and Disease: the Mind’s Role in Health

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Revisiting Success: How to Enjoy What You Do

It’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of shame and self doubt, especially in a culture that rewards our accomplishments, physical appearance, and bank balances. As a result, our days are spent striving and pushing toward an end goal. So much so that we infrequently focus on the present moment. It’s so easy to… Continue reading Revisiting Success: How to Enjoy What You Do

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Focus: The Antidote to Multitasking

How long can you go without checking your smart phone? Two minutes? Maybe five tops? I’m amazed I can even focus long enough to dress myself in the morning, let alone function throughout the day given the number of distractions that occur. Research points to the detrimental effects of multitasking–your IQ can decrease 10 points… Continue reading Focus: The Antidote to Multitasking