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Strategies to Keep Those New Year Resolutions
By
Linda Mintle
Ok it’s only been days since the New Year. Did you make New Year’s resolutions? Less than half of you did! And according to a study in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, by the end of the year, only 8% of you will be successful . These are not good odds. So should we forget the…
The Best of the Dr. Linda Mintle Show
By
Linda Mintle
Happy New Year! Today’s blog is The Best of the Dr. Linda Mintle show. Body Image, Forgiveness, depression and more…CLick on the picture to listen!
Will You Have a Happy New Year?
By
Linda Mintle
Soon, we will all be shouting, “Happy New Year!” It’s a warm and hopeful sentiment because we know that happy people live longer, healthier and more prosperous lives. Scripture confirms that true happiness is found in our relationship with God. But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and…
The Chicago Bears Prompted 5 Tips to Lose Gracefully
By
Linda Mintle
I don’t like to lose, but when you are a Chicago Bears fan like I am, losing is a regular thing. Oh, and let’s not forget the Cubs too! Everyone likes to win. But last night, during the football playoffs, some people on social media needed to get a grip! These are only games people!…
Twas the Night Before Christmas…
By
Linda Mintle
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, but I felt like a louse! As I gazed at the packages all in a row, I was aghast! The tree looked bulimic due to my past. I slumped to the floor and grabbed hold of my man, We have…
Help to Deal With Difficult Family Members During the Holidays
By
Linda Mintle
Today’s blog is a 30 minute radio show I did on dealing with difficult family members during the holidays. We all have that obnoxious uncle, cranky grandparent or out of control cousin. How do you deal with these people in the season of good cheer? Listen! Click on the picture for tips on surviving the…
5 Tips to Change a Marriage From Fizzle to Sizzle
By
Linda Mintle
According to marriage researcher, Paul Amato, 60% of divorces in the U.S. are from low conflict couples. This means these divorces were not characterized by abuse, addiction, repeated infidelity, or even high conflict. The marriages just fizzled. Couples stopped paying attention to each other and lost the fun and excitement of relationship. It’s the old,…
10 Ways to Combat Holiday Loneliness
By
Linda Mintle
Millions of people feel depressed when they hear the words to that popular Christmas song: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year”. For many, the holidays are times of loss and loneliness. If you are lonely, it’s important to first identify the reason for your loneliness. Is it due to the death of a…
4 Ways to Say NO to Christmas Cookies, YES to the DRESS
By
Linda Mintle
Whose idea was it to invent the Christmas cookie and give us days of eating temptation? Actually, the tradition of the Christmas cookie can be traced to Medieval European recipes. During the 1500s, the Christmas cookie was popular all over Europe. Then the Dutch and Germans brought it to the shores of America in the…
10 Ways to Worsen Relationship Conflict
By
Linda Mintle
Jackie and Mike felt like they were constantly battling over small things. Like them, most of us need a little help when it comes to dealing with conflict in our relationships. Here are 10 things NOT to do. They only worsen the situation. 1) Make assumptions about the person or situation. Assume, do not ask,…
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