Category Archives: Loneliness

Express Gratitude for the Small Things

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Snowden McFall

Acknowledge Each Other Regularly Taking the time to thank your loved ones for their small acts of kindness goes a long way.  It’s a key to a good marriage, friendship or family. Certainly, one spouse may do most of the cooking and … Continue reading →

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Stress Express Tip: Get Lost in Someone Else’s Life

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Snowden McFall

Relieve Your Stress by Being  Present in the Moment When your life is too much to take, whether from business pressure or challenges at home, go visit a friend and be totally present for them.  Spend time helping prepare a meal, rebuilding a … Continue reading →

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Conscious Acts of Kindness

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Snowden McFall

A great many studies including one on 2000 people found that being kind to others decreases stress and enhances mental health.  Pick one day this week and choose to deliberately commit 5 separate acts of kindness.  These should be chosen … Continue reading →

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Value Others as a Way of Staying Fired Up!

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Snowden McFall

I received this poignant story via email today- I don’t know the author but it is inspiring. Let me know if it touches your heart, too. A young man learns what’s most important in life from the guy next door. … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Stress Reliever: Time with Friends

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Snowden McFall

Make time with friends a priority.  Several years ago Ladies Home Journal reported many women were lonely.  In 2007, more than 27 million Americans lived completely alone.  20% of people feel so cut off from others that loneliness is a … Continue reading →

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