Category Archives: Stress

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Susan Lager

  Right about now, every year I think I should probably pack up my pajamas, grab a cot and move into Home Depot. Come Spring, every free minute gets chewed up by trips to H.D. to get countless bags of … Continue reading →

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Tax Time Crazies – Same Insanity, New Year…..

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Susan Lager

(It’s been almost a year since I entered this post, but I’m submitting it AGAIN to make a painful point: This part of our lives seems to never change! The only major difference I’ve noted in this department was the … Continue reading →

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Tucking In

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Susan Lager

Have you ever spent a weekend in solitude, tucked in doing various kinds of self care? If not, I’d recommend that you try it sometime, especially if your daily life / work involves intense contact with lots of people, (like … Continue reading →

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“Staying Positive While Looking For Work” BlogTalk Radio episode!

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Susan Lager

Newsflash! On Wednesday, October 17th at 8:30 PM EST I’ll be doing a BlogTalk Radio episode about this very vital and timely topic. My co-host will be Laura Rivchun, a career coach and mentor from New York City, who will … Continue reading →

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End Of Summer 2012 – New England Seasonal Affective Disorder?

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Susan Lager

Here we are, amazingly in September, when just yesterday it was the beginning of June! Where did the time go? I think most (normal) people feel a twang of sadness at this time of year, saying goodbye to the sweet, long … Continue reading →

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Love Is Not Enough!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Susan Lager

  For all of you hopeless romantics out there who think that love conquers all, I have news for you – it’s a delusion! Love is not enough!! If you’ve been in a relationship where you excuse various kinds of … Continue reading →

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Tools And Treatment For Negative Thoughts, Obsessiveness, And Anxiety

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Susan Lager

If you or anyone you know suffers from intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or depression, then tune into my BlogTalk Radio show tonight at 8:30 PM. My co-host is Louise Beck, LICSW, a psychotherapist who specializes in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy. She … Continue reading →

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Negative Thinking And Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Tools

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Susan Lager

If you are a victim of negative thinking with all its distortions and catastrophic themes, tune into my next BlogTalk Radio episode on Wednesday, July 18th at 8:30 PM.  My co-host will be Louise Beck, LICSW, a renowned specialist in … Continue reading →

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(Almost) Giving Up

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Susan Lager

Among the 10,000 other things I’ve been working on, I’ve been writing two books for the past eight or so months. They’re the first two in a series of Couplespeak™ guides about surviving and thriving in relationships. One is done, … Continue reading →

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“Women Loving Women” BlogTalk Radio Show 4/11 8 PM!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Susan Lager

Don’t miss this vital show about the struggles and strengths of lesbian relationships, and how faith and The Church can have a key impact on the core issues involved. My co-host is Dr. Leanne Tigert, a licensed pastoral psychotherapist, ordained … Continue reading →

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Take It Easy! Life Is Short!

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Susan Lager

Everyone, including myself, is running around getting ready for the rest of the holidays, and I mean “running around”! We’re in the home stretch now for getting our homes sufficiently decorated, getting those gifts bought and in the mail, making sure all … Continue reading →

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