Don't Be Ashamed of Pre-Menstrual Syndome, PMDD

Do you suffer with PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or the even more difficult PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder). I've struggled with PMDD for decades before I knew it had a name. Now I'm in menopause but I still get PMS-like symptoms. Do family members complain that you are grouchy? Do you berate yourself for PMS irritability? Well quit it. Embrace PMS. It's a good wake up call for everyone that mom is human. Obviously, I'm not saying wave PMS like a flag to excuse behavior. God forbid we'd use horrific cramps and back pain as excuse (insert sarcasm).  But it's us who struggle most and we deserve a little TLC. Read on. Womens' Health Help: Don't Be Ashamed of Pre-Menstrual Syndome 

Quit When You Still Feel Ahead to Prevent Burnout

I did it again. Worked past personal stop time I'd set. I meant to get to the store in the window of time while it was nice. A teeny-weeny porthole window in Michigan.

Now I can't because my husband will be getting up soon and I don't want to miss him before he goes to work. There's no way I can make it back from the store in time. And I want to get it done before Snowmageddon hits, again, tomorrow. But no, I ignored my inner prompting and now I'm feeling anxious, burned out, but still like I didn't accomplish enough.

My friends, that still small voice is there for a reason. It's her that keeps us from overwork. When she says stop, listen, for your own good. Read on. Prevent Burnout, Quit While You Still Feel Ahead

How I Ease Menopause Heart Palpitations, Nerves

Did you read Judy Blume "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret" back in the day. Remember the famous line "I got it!" Adolescent girls were in a competition to see who got their periods first.Well, 37 years later, I am the other end of menstruation--menopause. I don't got it. Menopause ain't for sissies. Here's how I tame the heart palpitations, irritability and jitteriness. And guys, listen up. Because more than likely you've got a female in your life. She needs your support and you need coping tips.How I Tame Menopause Heart Palpitations, Jitteriness

Natural Headache Remedies and Health Tips

20 Natural Ways to Relieve Headaches
Headaches are the bane of our stressed out, OCD, overdrive lifestyles. The causes of headaches are varied: tension, sinus, migraine, allergy, PMS, hangover, lack of caffeine, hunger, tiredness, eye strain. Here are some natural headache remedies.
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All Stressed out and No One to Choke? K.I.S.S. and Just Say No

Stress Management Tips: Simplify Your Schedule
Blessed Mother Theresa said, 'live simply that others may simply live'. This philosophy is simple to say, yet difficult to practice. But so is anything that's worth doing. Want to reduce your stress level to a manageable level? Keep it Super Simple.
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Tips for Coping with Negative, Critical People

Staying Emotionally Healthy Around Critical People: Bounce it Back and Don't Personalize
Each person reacts to the pressure of our fast-paced world a little differently. Some people going inside with it and other go out. Constant criticism is a toxic waste by-product of our frenetic lifestyles. Here are ways to stay emotionally healthy.
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