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Stress Less- verb.

The ability to handle difficult situations (past or present) calmly, appropriately, and effectively

SOS- noun.

an international signal of extreme distress
an urgent appeal for help
help in your time of need

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Wellness Wednesday

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

5 min

Dwell on it or D.E.A.L with it

...in my frustration, I wanted a way to reconcile the reality of my situation. I now D.E.A.L. with stressful situations with ease.

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Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit. Well, not exactly.

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

8 min

Quitters Never Win and Winners Never Quit. Well, not exactly.

Quitting the wrong thing won't produce a win- but quitting the right thing will. What possibly could be a 'right' thing to quit? You may...

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

11 min

How to Lose Weight- Simple Action Steps

Simple tips for losing weight- while you still can. And what to do when you can't. Carrying excess weight can promote serious health issues

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The Stress-Metabolic Syndrome Connection

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

4 min

The Stress-Metabolic Syndrome Connection

Stress (past or present) plays a major role in the set-up of Metabolic Syndrome- high blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. Learn mor

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Taming Inner Dragons Promotes Greater Peace, Calmness, and Self-Control

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

4 min

Taming Inner Dragons Promotes Greater Peace, Calmness, and Self-Control

We know we ‘should’ eat healthily, focus on positive thoughts, etc. yet we sabotage our efforts. Why?

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

5 min

Surviving Temporary Interruptions

You made your plans. Your life was going just fine- then bam! Something happened that took you off path toward your dreams...

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The Number One Thing You Must Do to Fight Fatigue and Reduce Stress

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

The Number One Thing You Must Do to Fight Fatigue and Reduce Stress

Tired all the time? Check your stress levels. Stress can play a significant role in fatigue.

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A Simple Way to Set and Meet Goals that Helps to Reduce Stress and Relieves Anxiety

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

A Simple Way to Set and Meet Goals that Helps to Reduce Stress and Relieves Anxiety

Have you ever had a vision and you just didn't know where to begin to make it a reality? Read on ... Or maybe you've tried and failed

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

7 min

How I Treated COVID-19 at Home

Whether it's COVID, Lyme, Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, or emotional pain I believe in a holistic approach to healing.

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

5 min

How to Start Healing Painful Emotions

There are times when our soul (mind, will, and emotions) or body needs healing too.

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3 Easy Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

3 min

3 Easy Tips for Setting Boundaries During the Holidays

We're headed into the holiday season. Setting and maintaining appropriate boundaries can help make the holidays more enjoyable. What Are...

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Simple Guidance for Achieving Work Life Balance

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

4 min

Simple Guidance for Achieving Work Life Balance

Sometimes we try to please all the people in our lives. We have obligations and expectations to meet yet we take on more than we can handle.

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Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

2 min

5 Quick Tips For Easy Ways To Relax

Resting and relaxing activates the parasympathetic system which promotes health. It also helps to clear the mind and improves mood. You do

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How Resilience Can Help Manage Stress and Relieve Anxiety.

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

How Resilience Can Help Manage Stress and Relieve Anxiety.

A simple definition of resilience is- the ability to recover quickly from difficulties. It can be learned. Click to learn more.

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Why Learning About Forgiveness Is Important and Can Actually Improve Your Health!

Missy Rankin, CTNC, CHS

6 min

Why Learning About Forgiveness Is Important and Can Actually Improve Your Health!

Did you know it’s possible to make peace with a painful situation? To really and truly forgive and ‘let it go’?

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