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Spring has bloomed and with it the pollen levels have reached some of the highest levels of the year. For many people this is the time of year where breathing and snoring are at their worst. The minute you lie down you feel pressure on your forehead and your nose clogs up. If you snore it is loud and more disruptive than usual. If you use a CPAP this is the time of year when you are...

I have not written in a while, and wondered why... Why has it been that since September, I feel like time is flying by? I am flying by the seat of my pants. Often by September, I am organized for the year, daycare is arranged, the calendar is updated, most of my Christmas shopping is done and the running to and from sports begins. Life is busy, but organized. This time last year I was excited...

The holidays bring out the best in all of us -- and this week, GrowingBolder.com member MetroMike shares an inspiring story. He shows that even the smallest gestures can change another person's life. Read his blog to learn how you can make a difference.

This is the time of year when many of us take a few moments to slow down and give thanks for what we have. It's something that personally, I wish I did more often. I don't think it should take a date on a calendar to force me to take stock of my life, and tell the people in my life how much I love and appreciate them. But, it's a nice kick-in-the-pants to get that thought process...

The commercials show a family all smiles enjoying a meal laughing and enjoying great conversation. They all look relaxed happy and well rested. The truth is that the holidays can be a stressful, depressing and hectic time of year. However, with a little planning and setting a few priorities you can enjoy your holidays and not look like you just trained for a marathon. Make bedtime...

It’s that time of the year again when the list of things to be done grows by the minute, plans are changed again and again until the last minute, and stress over finances, family, and friends is at an all time high. There is too much to do, too much to see, too many places to be, and far too many expectations to be met. The demands of work, family, friends, and even church push us to a panic...

7 Strategies to Survive the Holidays By Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach Have you ever wondered why traditional holidays are so stressful? Instead of being called the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ it seems that we should rename it to be more accurately called the ‘most difficult time of the year’. I believe you can break the pattern of...