With Love and Gratitude

Gratitude

Jump Start Love and Happiness with a 3-Day Gratitude Plan

Rita Watson MPH on July 7, 2019

If you feel love and happiness slipping away from you, think outside of yourself to something that makes you smile - from fireworks to flowers or pets - and express gratitude.

Gratitude

Toxic Behavior Can Stifle a Gratitude Attitude

Rita Watson MPH on June 19, 2019

Researchers suggest avoiding toxic behavior whenever possible. Just think of what happens when you touch poison ivy.

Friends

Six Thoughts for Dealing With Toxic Behavior

Rita Watson MPH on May 23, 2019

People with toxic behavior can become overbearing and oppressive. Becoming aware of their manipulative behavior can help you keep yourself from their web.

Decision-Making

Young Girls Deferring to Boys Hamper Decision-making

Rita Watson MPH on May 11, 2019

It is time for young girls to embrace leadership by speaking up in class. A new book points out that boys raise their hands whether right or wrong.

Decision-Making

Overcome 10 Stressors That Block Decision Making Success

Rita Watson MPH on April 27, 2019

Take charge of decision making by overcoming the roadblocks that keep you from attaining your goal.

Stress

13 Tips for Decluttering Your Mind and Finding Peace

Rita Watson MPH on March 22, 2019

Decision-making, planning, and being true to yourself can help you live stress-free.

Gratitude

Create a Serenity Space by Applying the Art of Order

Rita Watson MPH on February 25, 2019

Simple organization can help create a space that flourishes with serenity, gratitude, and a peaceful day.

Trauma

Promoting Safety and Self-Care in Trauma Treatment

Rita Watson MPH on February 1, 2019

When it comes to trauma survivors, well-run groups—both self-help groups and therapy groups—are critical for recovery.

Gratitude

A Year-Long Valentine: Love, Forgiveness, and Gratitude

Rita Watson MPH on January 30, 2019

By thinking in terms of give and take to balance expectations—in all relationships—days such as Valentine's Day can become less stressful.

Gratitude

Finding Gratitude During Challenging Times

Rita Watson MPH on December 30, 2018

Acts of kindness to others benefit the giver and the receiver.

Aging

Between Here and My Last Stop: Memoirs and Assisted Magic

Rita Watson MPH on November 25, 2018

One of the best exercises in graduate school was the assignment to write our obituary. After doing so, ask yourself, "What's missing?"

Depression

Memoirs: How to Treasure Happy Moments and Edit the Sad Ones

Rita Watson MPH on October 25, 2018

Here are thoughts on how to write a happy memory and how to edit a sad or hurtful memory.

Friends

Grandma’s Euphemisms and the Judge’s Condescension

Rita Watson MPH on September 29, 2018

Grandma often sat with us under the grape arbor teaching us kind words to say. She would find it challenging to describe Kavanaugh's attitude.

Gratitude

During Stressful Times, Create A Gratitude Garden

Rita Watson MPH on August 27, 2018

Hearts can create a gratitude garden that brings about emotional generosity.

Intuition

Whether By Intuition or Logic, Make a Choice and Be Grateful

Rita Watson MPH on August 12, 2018

Decisions made both intuitively and logically are less stressful on individuals, couples, and families or friends.

Gratitude

Reflection and Gratitude Can Deflect Fake News Anger

Rita Watson MPH on August 5, 2018

If fake news angers us, we might try getting involved in the political process and responding to social media insults with positive words.

Media

Research Reveals Why Fake News Is So Powerful

Rita Watson MPH on July 27, 2018

If more people took the time to identify and expose fake political news, we might find ourselves involved in an electoral process characterized by honesty and integrity.