Tag Archives: gratitude

Staying Positive

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Fran Watson

How do you stay positive when hit with disasters? March has not been kind to me.  It started off with a flood in my house which happened at 10:00 at night.  I contacted my boyfriend (who has a Shop Vac), … Continue reading →

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Christmas Gifts

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Fran Watson

Christmas Past As my girlfriend’s son tore open the Christmas card I had given him he shouted out… “Who’s the cheapskate that only gave me $10.?” I wanted to disappear.  His mother reprimanded him but the damage was done. My … Continue reading →

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Once Upon A Time

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Fran Watson

Once upon a time there was a little girl… Have you ever noticed that all fairy tales start with “once upon a time” and end with “happily ever after”?  But before they get to that part, they have to through … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful In All Things

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Fran Watson

Be Thankful In All Things The above is a quote from the Bible – note it does not say be thankful for all things, which is a good thing since this week has been particularly difficult. I started off the … Continue reading →

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Virtual Learning

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Fran Watson

Virtually amazing! Last week I had the opportunity to attend an event that is normally held in Florida on the beach with amazing speakers.  Because of the pandemic, the event had to be cancelled/transformed and was held online. And the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Mental Health while in Quarantine

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Fran Watson

Useful and straightforward tips for mental health while in Quarantine collated by a psychologist:  (sorry I don’t know the name of the psychologist, I got this from a group I belong to.) After having thirty-one sessions this week with patients … Continue reading →

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What is worse than COVID19 ?

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Fran Watson

By now you have read newspapers, Facebook posts, blogs, watched the news and you have begun to react to the news with FEAR.  I just read a blog post that highlights the danger of being in fear mode. The FEAR … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Benefits of Journaling

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Fran Watson

Journaling Benefits for Your Spirit Whether you are a religious person or not, you should not ignore the health and state of your spirit. Your spiritual side is something that you can explore through yoga, meditation, and even journaling. Perspective … Continue reading →

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Building Confidence

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Fran Watson

Steps to Confidence Building confidence is a necessary exercise for many of us. If self-confidence does not come naturally, building it up takes deliberate, conscious effort. While no step-by-step program is perfect, following are some steps that may help you … Continue reading →

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Express Gratitude

Posted on November 28, 2019 by Fran Watson

With all the posts I have been receiving today from my friends in the US, I have been filled with gratitude and thanksgiving for many things in my life:  my health, my family (4 children & partners, 4 grandchildren and … Continue reading →

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