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Category: Life’s a Beach!

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Replace Labels with a Healthy Outlook

Posted on May 21, 2008 by D3 Support

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love it when I hit a nerve. Apparently I stirred things up a bit with my article questioning the effectiveness of ‘multitasking.’ You know, the process by which one does … Continue reading →

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Twelve Steps to Less Stress

Posted on May 14, 2008 by D3 Support

Life, like anything of value, isn’t free, and stress is part of the price we pay for living. But stress isn’t always unhealthy. It can be a signal that you’re accomplishing productive and important things—your career, raising kids, or enjoying … Continue reading →

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Do friendships last forever?

Posted on May 7, 2008 by D3 Support

Many years ago I spoke to a woman who was thoroughly fed up with a friend of hers. She just didn’t enjoy being with him any longer. Though she had already decided to back away from him altogether, she still … Continue reading →

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Can multitasking work?

Posted on April 30, 2008 by D3 Support

I don’t understand all the enthusiasm over multitasking. I know it’s supposed to be a good thing. Housewives and business people brag, ‘Look at me. I’m multitasking,’ implying, I guess, that that they’re accomplishing more than they could if they … Continue reading →

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Your “inner voice” could be wrong

Posted on April 23, 2008 by D3 Support

People sometimes tell me that ‘Oprah’ and other popular ‘self-help’ shows leave them with the impression that their parents are to blame for a lot of their problems. Maybe so, maybe not—but daytime TV is not the ideal place to … Continue reading →

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Share your dollars with sense

Posted on April 16, 2008 by D3 Support

I have spoken to so many people—married couples, families, even friends—who tell me they fight over money more than anything else. If you dig a little deeper, though, it’s clear that the fighting isn’t just about money. It’s more about … Continue reading →

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What you feel may not be real!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by D3 Support

A Delaware Wave reader from Connecticut writes, Dear Dr. Hurd, My ‘new age’ friends are always telling me to ‘Go with my feelings and say what I feel.’ But is it advisable to just blurt out whatever happens to pop … Continue reading →

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You can learn to be helpless

Posted on April 2, 2008 by D3 Support

I received a number of responses to my article about how some aging parents can become manipulative; appearing to be more ‘helpless’ than they actually are. Everyone agreed with my point, but some of you questioned how to verbally approach … Continue reading →

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Age gracefully by thinking young

Posted on March 26, 2008 by D3 Support

  Many people I have had the pleasure of meeting here at the beach are retired, having moved here to settle in and be happy. Some of them, however, tell me that getting older can be difficult, and they ask … Continue reading →

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Grief and guilt are not the same thing

Posted on March 19, 2008 by D3 Support

In response to a natural disaster or tragedy, sometimes a news reporter (usually desperate for something to say) will ask a survivor if they feel “survivor’s guilt.” Following the bridge collapse in Minneapolis last year, a person who made it … Continue reading →

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Why bother with manners, anyway?

Posted on March 12, 2008 by D3 Support

I love movies. Some of the best times I had as a kid were spent in the movie theater, escaping into the realm of fantasy. Professional filmmakers refer to that feeling of ‘escape,’ created by the seamless blend of picture … Continue reading →

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Learning to confront can improve your mental health

Posted on March 5, 2008 by D3 Support

  A Delaware Wave reader writes,  Dear Dr. Hurd, Our vacation home in Bethany Beach would not be complete without a copy of The Delaware Wave opened to your column! I appreciate your advice and insight. We live in a … Continue reading →

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