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    WHAT TO DO WHEN WILLPOWER FAILS

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    A monkey gritting his teeth wishing he had more willpower

    Why does willpower fail us when our intentions are so good? Why is it so difficult to let go of unhealthy or unwanted behavior? Or take a different…

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    Ardis Mayo
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    LEARNING TO LAMENT, A GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS

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    Why is learning to lament the first task for a new caregiver to master? Because to carry grief is like toting a backpack of heavy stones. The journey becomes…

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    HOW TO ACCEPT CHANGE

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    What is it about change that causes us to resist it so strongly? Impermanence is as guaranteed as death and taxes, but we put on the brakes and…

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    THE PROS AND CONS OF DIGITAL JOURNALING

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    If you are deciding on what kind of journal you want to hold your thoughts and dreams, it may be worth looking at the pros and cons of…

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