by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | Dr. Jo's Blog
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life, It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion to clarity… Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow” ~ Melody...
by admin | Sep 18, 2018 | Dr. Jo's Blog
“Holding on to anger is like drinking poisonAnd expecting the other person to die” (Anonymous) Enduring some degree of pain and adversity is part of the human experience. We have all experienced disappointment over dashed expectations or grieved some sort of loss. As...
by admin | Jul 24, 2018 | Dr. Jo's Blog
Wouldn’t it be nice if kids came with an instruction manual- a clear, user-friendly guide on how to successfully navigate the wonderful world of parenting? Perhaps a checklist of sorts on how to raise a healthy, well-balanced human being? Despite parenting often being...
by admin | May 22, 2018 | Dr. Jo's Blog
No, I’m not referring to that infamous Seinfeld episode from years ago! I am referring to a basic philosophy that is the cornerstone of Alcoholic’s Anonymous (AA)~ the Serenity Prayer. Most people have heard some version of it. My version goes like this: [Insert your...
by admin | Mar 29, 2018 | Dr. Jo's Blog
All too often we ruminate over the past- the “would haves” or “should haves”, or we worry about the future – the “what ifs?” if you are constantly stuck in the past or worried about the future, then you are not LIVING IN THE PRESENT! Mindfulness is to be aware of what...
by admin | Mar 29, 2018 | Dr. Jo's Blog
Mindfulness in a Daffodil Source: “Mindfulness” has become a buzzword that is often misinterpreted. What is mindfulness? How can it benefit you? Mindfulness is much more basic than most people realize. In fact, I’ve isolated 3 easy steps to kickstart a state of...
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