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Keep on Giving Up

Our society (or at least the self-help industry) is fond of telling us about the importance of persistence, of never ever ever giving up. We are told that winners never quit, that perseverance always pays off, and that the only … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Bike: the Body Knows Best

Sometimes everyone fails at self-care. The key is in learning how to bounce back from that mistake. Ever since I got home from my four day bicycle trip around Cape Cod, I’ve been cranky and short-tempered. It made no sense! … Continue reading

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Dealing with Accidents, Mistakes, and Setbacks: a story

Early this past summer, I was riding down a busy street when I collided with a car door.  I never even  saw the door opening — one second I was zipping down the road to an appointment, and the next … Continue reading

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