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    WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN’T SLEEP

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    Sleeping may not be the problem we think it is if we learn to sleep according to our bodily rhythms instead of by the clock.

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    Ardis Mayo
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    ARE YOU IN DANGER OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT?

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    Caregiving is a tough and under recognized challenge in many homes and the danger of burning out as a caregiver looms over many familes.

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    Ardis Mayo
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    DID YOU EVER WANT TO BE A WRITER?

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    Many people have a secret desire to write, a desire that gets snuffed out by inner voices saying they do not know how. This article looks at the…

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  • Dekker,  Life Challenges

    DEKKER GIVES CATS FREE ADVICE

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    As a service dog, Dekker has begun to serve as a spiritual guide to anyone (including cats) who have questions about dealing with difficult issues in their lives.

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