Stay committed to your goals this Spring, even when the going gets tough
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- Apr, 18, 2024
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Dr. Rick Petronella April 2024 Newsletter Stay committed to your goals this Spring, even when the going gets tough Each week, I have the privilege of connecting with individuals who, like you, are on their unique journeys. It’s a joy to work with such a diverse and inspiring group. Some of us are grappling with […]
Read MoreSpringing Forward – Connecting with One Another
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- Mar, 20, 2024
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Dr. Rick Petronella March 2024 Newsletter Springing Forward – Connecting with One Another As we welcome the arrival of Spring and the upcoming Easter celebration, it’s a time for us to reflect on the significance of spiritual renewal, building relationships, and finding value in our family and friends. Easter is a special time that reminds […]
Read MoreFEBRUARY- From Love to Victory to Reflection
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- Feb, 20, 2024
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Dr. Rick Petronella February 2024 Newsletter FEBRUARY- From Love to Victory to Reflection As we journey through the month of February, many hearts are filled with love, many spirits are lifted by victory, and many minds are turned toward reflection. From Valentine’s Day to the Super Bowl to the beginning of Lent, this month is […]
Read MoreRemoving fear from our lives… Do it! in 2023
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- Jan, 16, 2024
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Dr. Rick Petronella January 2024 Newsletter Removing fear from our lives… Do it! in 2023 The new year is an interesting time because, for a brief moment, we have a clean slate starting out. This makes way for hope. All the uncertainties we have about ourselves and others come to a brief halt, and we […]
Read MoreWhy is Christmas considered a special holiday?
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- Dec, 19, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella December 2023 Newsletter Why is Christmas considered a special holiday? It is when families and friends come together and give gifts to one another to celebrate their love for each other. There are not many better feelings in the world than when a loved one opens the gift you gave them and […]
Read MoreIs Thanksgiving and Happiness the same thing? Cultivating a Grateful Heart.
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- Nov, 17, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella November 2023 Newsletter Is Thanksgiving and Happiness the same thing? Cultivating a Grateful Heart. We often fall into the trap of focusing on our problems when we are in challengingsituations. When we place our focus on our difficulties, we can become full of sarcasmand pain. It isn’t easy to see anything good […]
Read MoreChoice -Do we Really have a Choice?
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- Oct, 24, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella October 2023 Newsletter Choice -Do we Really have a Choice? “You are always one choice away from changing your life”. Mary Blochowiak We often hear the phrase “you have a choice” daily. Whether choosing what to eat for breakfast or deciding on a career path, we are constantly faced with choices. […]
Read MorePerfectionism – All or Nothing Thinking, What is Behind This?
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- Sep, 20, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella September 2023 Newsletter Perfectionism – All or Nothing Thinking, What is Behind This? There appears to be something about perfectionism that makes people feel uneasy when they are facedwith the issue. Though sometimes glorified, perfectionism is not a positive virtue. At best, most peopleconsider it a mixed blessing that can lead to […]
Read MoreHow Do We Recover from Our Mistakes and Become Free from Shame?
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- Aug, 08, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella August 2023 Newsletter How Do We Recover from Our Mistakes and Become Free from Shame? Recovering from a mistake can be a challenging experience. It can be hard for some to admit when they have made a mistake. For others, it’s a revulsion towards themselves that haunts them for the rest of […]
Read MoreCaring Too Much About What Others Think: Why Is This So Hard?
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- Jul, 20, 2023
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Dr. Rick Petronella July 2023 Newsletter Caring Too Much About What Others Think: Why Is This So Hard? We all seek acceptance, validation, and the need to be affirmed by others. However, this constant concern about what others think of us can become a significant source of anxiety and hinder our ability to live life […]
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