CJFLifeworks!!!

Are Your Kids Smoking Pot??

Carol — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:54:41 +0000

Do u know the answer??
It’s not the pot from the 60′s
Every Sunday morning in Hamilton
And Wednesday evening in Pennington
U can join me for
Conversations with Carol and learn shy the kids are doing and what u can do about it

Volunteering

Carol — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:38:50 +0000

Sometimes one of the best ways to deal with depression to do something for somebody. There Is a good feeling that you get when you bring a smile to somebody’s face

REMEMBER
make a difference in someone’s life and it will make a difference in yours

Struggling???

Carol — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:41:54 +0000

Are you struggling with addiction or codependency (or both??)
There is Help!!
There is Hope!!
Join Me Conversations with Carol Every
Sunday in Hamilton and Every Wednesday in Pennington.

Are you out of control??

Carol — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:08:25 +0000

Happy Mother’s Day!!

Carol — Sun, 08 May 2011 11:34:03 +0000

I wish you all a beautiful day The sun is shining Even though everything may not be perfect in your life try and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Take a walk, or a hike or a bike ride Do something today that brings you joy

It’s a beautiful day!!

Carol — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 13:16:59 +0000

Today is the first day of the rest of your life Take a walk, ride a bike do something fun!!!

Carol’s “Lent”

Carol — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:09:35 +0000

It’s not about being skinny; it’s about being healthy. Look at what you are eating. Every year I do “Lent.” I put it in quotes because I am not Christian and it has little to do with religion. I used to have lunch with two Catholics and as Lent approached they talked about what they were giving up I decided it was impressive to make a decision to not do something for that length of time. So with some variations every year I give up sugar and bread for that time. I often don’t eat a lot of white sugar and flour but during that time NONE. I love doing it! My friends are all amused by Carol’s Lent but I feel great and sometimes do it again at other times. It’s like a cleanse!!!

Why Do Women Settle??

Carol — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:10:44 +0000

Women often describe their unhappiness in their relationship then say “but he has a good heart” What exactly does that mean?? If he isn’t nice to you (or the children), you never spend time together and you don’t feel cherished or respected then what does having a good heart mean? He may be nice to co-workers and strangers but you are the most important person who should be treated the best!!

Feeling blue??

Carol — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:29:34 +0000

There is a difference between feeling blue or down in the dumps and having clinical depression. If you are having trouble sleeeping or wanting to sleep all the time, over (or under ) eating, crying more than usual you may want to talk to someone about the symptoms.

Everyone has those days once in a while but if you are having them everyday then it’s time to talk.

Take care of you!!

Eat Less, Dance More!

Carol — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 19:38:53 +0000

Could it be that simple? Simple not really but think about it. If you eat less food and you dance, or swim or exercise more, something good is bound to happen. Physical activity releases endorphins in the brain and the results are that you feel better, physically, spiritually and emotionally (and yes you may lose some weight too!!). Who doesn’t want to feel better? The problem is that it sometimes takes some work so why not do something fun, that you enjoy, then you don’t feel like you are working. Dancing is a fun activity that anybody can learn but if that doesn’t work for you how about biking, or hiking or just plain walking?

I see people every day who want to feel better than they are feeling right now. Clearly those who take the suggestions start to feel better and although they love the feeling sometimes it doesn’t last. That’s because it does take a concerted effort to stay on track. To work out often, to avoid unhealthy (although convenient) foods, to talk about the things that are bothering you. In my practice I see a lot of unhappiness but I also see a great deal of emotional growth and recovery, from addiction, from depression, from infidelity, from adolescence (for the teen and for the parent).

I always suggest fitting some kind of physical activity into your life and preferably something fun. There are all kinds of classes to take from dance to yoga to tennis to golf. If you’re saying they cost money and you can’t do that right now then go take a walk — it’s free. Find someone to walk with and that will make it even more enjoyable.

Physical activity, whether it be dancing, hiking, swimming, walking or one of the many other possibilities, is probably the best anti-depressant that there is. I would always suggest alternate routes before medications. But there are absolutely times when medicine is clearly indicated and can make a tremendous difference. I can think of a person who after a short time on medication said that they felt a “black cloud” had been lifted. What an amazing feeling that must have been. Living with depression can be debilitating but recovery can be amazing and can turn your life around.