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“Don’t Think, Just Do”: On Trusting Yourself

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, my father said with stern upheld index finger to a young Margarita, trying to explain the importance of putting forth thought into action, “Don’t think.  Just do.”  The young me muttered something similar to, “Uh, ok, Dad,” and walked off, in favor of playing some Howard […]

August 26, 2012 Healthy Living | 3 Comments

Book Review: “Stress Solutions For Pregnant Moms” by Susan Andrews, PhD

I recently learned about the book Stress Solutions for Pregnant Moms: How Breaking Free from Stress Can Boost Your Baby’s Potential, by Susan Andrews, PhD.  It is hot off the presses (as of May of this year), and is chock full of helpful guidelines for pregnant moms to help assess your daily stress levels, checklists […]