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Say, “Yes” to Life!

editor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:23:34 +0000

Providing inspiration, motivation, and encouragement for doing the hard work of recovery so that you can “Say ‘Yes’ to Life!” Hello! My name is Kimberly Krueger, MSW, LCSW. I am the Founder/Director of the Southlake Center in Davidson, NC. I am excited about sharing my experience, strength, hope, and expertise with you through my new “Say Yes [...]

Your Say Yes to Life Monday Motivator: Couples in Conflict

Debbie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:56:16 +0000

You love me…you love me not. I love you…I love you not. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, or any other chance to renew our commitment to our partner, have we ever stopped to wonder why these reminder events are such a marketer’s playground, or why when they come around each year we are suddenly able [...]

Your Say Yes to Life Monday Motivator: Who are you calling a “people pleaser?”

Debbie — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:19:45 +0000

To a certain degree, we all struggle with the desire to please others who are in our life. While usually our eagerness to please aligns more closely with achieving an advantageous compromise that benefits both the other party and ourselves, there are times we may find that, in the choices we make, the benefits to [...]

Your “Say Yes to Life” Monday Motivator: Food is My Friend…or is it?

Debbie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:54:14 +0000

One of the areas of life that seems the most problematic in today’s society is the issue of food’s role and purpose in our lives. Is food fuel for the body? Is it an emotional warm blanket when we’re feeling down? Is it an expression of celebration that reinforces and even creates relationships? Is it [...]

Your “Say Yes to Life” Monday Motivator: The Critic versus the Champion

Debbie — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:34:56 +0000

Into every day a little criticism must fall. This could be the motto of the part of us we might label “the inner critic”. When we are listening to our inner critic, we may not feel much desire to go deeper in our connection with ourselves or go for our goals and dreams. We may hear [...]

Your “Say Yes to Life” Monday Motivator: Just who do you think you are?

Debbie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:37:22 +0000

Ask yourself this deceptively simple-sounding question, “Who am I?” and you may find that questions like these are easier asked than answered. For instance, who you experience yourself to be may change depending on who you are with. With your parents, you may find yourself dropping into some of the mannerisms, thoughts, and opinions you held [...]