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    Happy Saturday!

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    December 4, 2010
    Our Saturday in Chicago brings a pretty snowfall. I hope your Saturday brings you moments of happiness. When it does, share in our comments section below. Updates: Table Talk airs today at Noon CT (1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT). Ryan, who blogs about technology for us, will join us....
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    Happy Saturday

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    November 6, 2010
    I hope everyone is feeling okay today. I also you’ll take a few moments today to soak in happy moments. And, when do, please tell. We’re happy that you take time for happiness. Resources Have your holiday your way—and with our support. Take our November class, “Making My Own Holiday...
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    How Will You Be Happy Today?

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    October 16, 2010
    It’s Saturday, the day we take to focus on feeling good. So, today, how will you be happy? (I loved reading Jo’s post, below, which made me very happy. Thanks to all who share and contribute to the site through blog posts and comments. I’m so grateful to all of...
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    How Will You Enjoy Happy Moments Today?

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    October 2, 2010
    Today, we do our best to take a break from the worrying to enjoy moments of happiness. There’s plenty of time to worry tomorrow. Today, take time to enjoy a hobby, connect with friends or take solace in solitude. Then, let us know what you did. How were you happy...
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    Here We Go! Happy Saturday!

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    September 25, 2010
    It’s Saturday and we do our best to smile at our moments of happiness rather than waving them away. During a difficult time, it can be tempting to say, “These moments of moments aren’t for me.” And, then you wave them away. So, they go away. Happiness exist in your...
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    How… Will You Take Happiness Today?

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    September 11, 2010
    So, it’s Saturday, which means it’s time for our weekly ritual where we talk about being happiness, even if only for a moment, today. How will you be happy today? Be sure to share below. Program Note: Table Talk airs at Noon CT (1 p.m. ET, 10 a.m. PT) today;...
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    How Do You Use Your Intuition in Caregiving?

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    September 6, 2010
    Chicago Tribune recently ran an article about using intuition in business. The article ended with an exercise on how to use intuition: Get quiet. (yes — this means turn off the radio, TV, whatever.) Inwardly ask the question at hand. Listen. Do you hear a name? Get an impression? Feel....
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    How Will You Be Happy Today?

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    August 7, 2010
    Oh, it can be hard to feel happiness, especially when we worry about our carees and others, including fellow family caregivers, who struggle. Happiness, though, is the reprieve we give ourselves from the worry and sadness, which can occupy so much of our day. So, today, how will you make...
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    How… Will You Be Happy Today?

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    July 10, 2010
    Today, as we do every Saturday, we take time to really focus on enjoying a few moments of happiness. And, in order to encourage each other to do the same, we share in our comments section just how we welcome happiness. So… how will you be happy today?
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    How Will You Be Happy Today?

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    July 3, 2010
    It’s Saturday, the day we might typically save for chores—errand-running, grocery shopping, cleaning. But, for us, Saturdays is about taking time for happiness. On Saturdays, we commit to finding a few moments to be in happiness. So, today, how will you be happy?
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    How… Will You Be Happy Today?

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    June 19, 2010
    “When making your choice in life, do not neglect to live.” ~ Dr. Samuel Johnson Sometimes, it can feel that all you know is sadness. You feel sad for yourself, sad for your caree, sad for other family caregivers. Today, for a few moments, sadness sits in the backseat. It’s...
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    How… Will You Add Your Future Today?

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    June 16, 2010
    Members of one of our online support groups have recently been discussing their futures and their worry about their futures. They worry: Have they sacrificed so much in their caregiving role that they’ve waited too long for their future? Their discussion reminded me of a support group member from about...
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