Meghan Gehan
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Spring Cleaning
I love spring. Who doesn’t? One of the things I love about spring is that I get to clean out my closets and dressers, deep clean my bathrooms and kitchen… throwing myself into that yearly ritual of getting rid of what doesn’t fit me or my life any longer in order to make room for the possibility of something different… a new pair of shoes, a new arm chair for the family room… a new life? A few weeks ago, my colleague and I spent the weekend designing our upcoming spring retreat for separated and divorced women, the theme of which is From Pain to Peace: A Journey to Acceptance.
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What Makes An Excellent Flirt?
What makes an excellent flirt? What do you think of when you imagine yourself in a situation where you are getting ready to flirt with someone? What do you notice inside yourself in those moments? What do you feel self-confident about and where do you feel you need help? Here are some things to think about: - Flirting is a form communication that verbally and non-verbally expresses your interest in the 'beautiful person' in front of you. Excellent flirting requires excellent communication skills. Words are a flirtatious woman's best friend.
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Be the Butterfly
Over the past two years, I’ve used various activities to cope with my divorce: yoga, meditation, coffee dates with friends, workshops and the OJC retreat, etc. One simple, yet effective coping mechanism has been inspirational quotes taped to my bathroom mirror. They change periodically depending on my current state of mind and emotions. The first themes were attempts to stay positive in the face of all the changes and struggles. The quotes were reminders that when things felt out of control around me, I still had control over my attitude and actions.
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Social Networking in a Nutshell
Getting 'friended'. Sending Tweets. Linking up. There is no doubt that the world of social networking sites is a great way to make connections. In no time at all, you can build a list of hundreds, even thousands, of potential new clients that are not limited by geography (which is essential if you are developing podcasts or selling downloads online). Then you can promote your services all over the world for nothing! Yes, nothing! Have I explained that FREE is my favorite word, especially when it comes to marketing!
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Twitter 101
Twitter has become one of the most popular social networking sites, mostly due to its ease of maintenance and simple, direct approach. All it entails is the submission of less than 140 characters, push of the enter key and your news, website, press release, etc. is tweeted to all of your followers. Piece of cake, right? Yes, but only after you learn the language, rules and landscape of the Tworld. Otherwise, it's a foreign land. Here is the 'Twrommer's Guide' to using Twitter: - Since you only have 140 characters, you'll want to conserve space by shortening those long and unruly URLs.
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The Four Keys to Flirting with Heart
‘Flirting with heart’ is an expression to describe the conscious way of meeting others, expressing attraction and begin dating! There are no rules to follow and no specific expectations to meet....except one: be in your heart and your light will shine. This light - self-confidence - is what men call SEXY! Conscious flirting and dating, leading with your heart (balanced with your astute mind) is more fun than the traditional style of dating, and it yields much better results!
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The Three Myths of Flirting
ANYONE can be successful at flirting and dating, however there are certain misconceptions that you must overcome in order to flirt effectively and naturally. After all, isn’t the goal of flirting to improve not only the number of dates you have ahead of you…but also the quality, strength and depth of the connections? Here are some myths that once you overcome, will allow you to be yourself and lead with your heart in order to attract that special person and create a long-lasting relationship. THE 3 MYTHS OF FLIRTING 1.
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Newly Single and the Holidays
For those going through or recently divorced, the holidays add another layer of stress and anxiety: Will I need to interact with my ex? How do I handle the questions and advice from my family? How will I cope with being alone? How do I help my children through this time? This holiday season you may be feeling apprehensive about how to navigate these next few months. Finances may be uncertain, family relationships may be strained, friendships may be undependable. The traditions you’ve enjoyed as a family will no longer be a part of your life.
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Your Holiday List
Lately I’ve been reading a lot about the holidays: what to cook, how to decorate, what to buy (and what to ask for…). And gradually it dawned on me -- these articles are all about what to do for others, or what to ask others to do for you! Don’t get me wrong – I think “doing for others” is generous and noble and kind. Problem is, when you’re going through a divorce, there’s likely to be a whole lot of “doing for others”, and usually not an “Other” to do for you.
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Ten Things to Do in February If You're Single
Valentine’s Day. Here it comes again. Last year we ran a list of things you can do if you’re single in February, and got a great response. So this year, we’re updating the list with some new ideas for how to spend this highly commercialized ‘holiday’.
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But I Didn't Want to Hurt You
I often hear this from clients: “I didn’t tell my wife I was unhappy because I didn’t want to hurt her.” “I haven’t told my children I’m sick because I don’t want them to worry.” “I can’t tell my boyfriend I want to see other people because he’d be upset.” In other words: “I can’t tell you the truth because I don’t want to hurt you . . .” You have probably used this reasoning yourself, as justification for not speaking your truth. I know I have. The irony is that in trying to “protect you” by not speaking my truth, I am lying to you.
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Are You a Survivor or Enhancer?
When Theresa’s husband of 15 years announced he wanted a divorce, she was devastated. She says, “I couldn’t believe Alex threw our life away. But I’m strong- I got through it. I’ve moved on and put it behind me.” But has she? Six years later, Theresa and Alex “parallel-parent”, each doing as they wish with little communication between them. When asked about Alex, Theresa becomes tight-lipped and drawn. She still blames him. Now remarried, she and her new husband, Tad, have a good relationship, but they fight about the same issues that plagued her first marriage.
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