By Sheri McGregor, M.A. The New Year excites me. Everything is possible. There’s a fresh clean slate—and what you put on it is up to you! If you read that with a frown, turn it upside down. Seriously. Studies show that just going through the motions of smiling makes you feel better. That’s because it…
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Overcoming adversity: Are you a stone collector?
by Sheri McGregor, M.A. I get a lot of stones thrown at me. As the author of Done With The Crying: Help and Healing for Mothers of Estranged Adult Children, I’ve been the subject of meanness and jibes. I’ve also learned to collect those stones and get creative at using them for good. Even if…
A positive attitude: Setting the tone
by Sheri McGregor, M.A. A positive attitude can help in the worst situation—but keeping one isn’t always easy. Fostering a positive attitude is wise anytime, and essential during troubled times. Don’t lie there and let a barrage of worrisome thoughts fill your mind and take your mood hostage. Here are seven ways to set a…