Is it getting harder and harder to make ends meet? In today’s economy where the cost of living is getting more difficult and the pay check stays the same, it can become stressful and concerning for most of us. You don’t have to feel powerless over this situation, the first step to take, is to take control over the circumstances. Recognize what may be causing your particular financial struggle and make changes. Some times we need someone objective who is willing to take the time to listen, understand and recommend sound center recommendations to make realistic adjustments to our specific circumstances. I hope you will give me the opportunity to help you exploring ways to manage your stress as you make adjustments to your financial stresors.

(619) 427-7817

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Holidays don’t have to be stressful, most of us desire to have perfect holiday celebration and put more pressure on us than we can bear.

Most want to have everyone happy, perfect meals and gifts for everyone, spend money we don’t have on people we just want to impress.

Some ideas to enjoy your holidays:

• Create your own traditions
• Set your own rules
• Define your expectations
• Communicate with others about your needs
• Be drug and alcohol free
• Give meaningful/memorable gifts
• Give yourself permission to not be perfect.
• Accept your love ones the way they are

For more specific guidance to stress free holidays feel free to give me a call.

(619) 427-7817

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Managing your Personal life, Work, Family, Social and Financial life can be a challenge.

When any of these circumstances affect your everyday functioning, you can be sure it is time to be proactive and do something about it before the stress takes control over you.

Some of the signs to be concerned about are:

• Irritability
• Constant worry
• Concentration problems
• Anger
• Restlessness
• Over reactive
• Pessimistic
• Eating problems
• Sleep disturbance
• Fatigued
• High blood pressure
• Physical pain
• Relationship problems
• Work performance problem
• Social isolation
• Self medicating with alcohol/drugs

Appropriate coping strategies can help to reduce the stress level. Knowing how to set healthy boundaries, and  take good care of yourself can make a big difference in the way you feel.

For a guidance toward healthy living, please feel free to give me a call, I will be honored to assist you.

I am one phone call away   (619) 427-7817

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