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The Emotional Toolkit Monthly
Practical Strategies to Boost Your Happiness, Health & Longevity
November 2007
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In This Issue:
-- Is There a Link Between Stress and Your Health?
-- Tip of the Month
-- Media & Events

Is There a Link Between Stress and Your Health?
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After Christine had taken care of the kids, cleaned the house, and met a pressure-filled deadline at work, she rested. Well, not exactly rested. She landed in bed with the flu.

Is it possible that stress made her sick? Because stress can lower your immune system's fighting power, you may find yourself getting more colds or infections when you're emotionally overwhelmed. And that's usually the time you don't get the sleep and nutrition you need either.

You can't avoid stress; it's a part of everyone's life. And it does have its upside: motivating you to be your best. But too much of a good thing, can be too much. Here are a few strategies proven to help you cope a little better.


Tip of the Month
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  • Soothe your tension: Physical movement is a great antidote to the tension of stress. When you're overwhelmed, take a brisk walk or enjoy a session of stretching or yoga. You need only ten minutes of movement to feel better.


  • Belly Breathing: Breathe in deeply to the count of three, and feel your belly rise. Hold that breath for 3 seconds. Then slowly breathe out to the count of six. That's 3-3-6. When your mind wanders to your worries, gently redirect it back to your breath. Do this five minutes a day and whenever you feel stressed.


  • Ask For Help: Superwoman is not a happy person! Learn to ask others for help when you need it. Delegate more activities to your colleagues, ask a friend for a hand or have the kids pitch in more at home.


  • Just Say No: There's never an end to the number of people who need your help or want your company, but it's not possible to do it all. Be selective. Whenever possible, say "no" to requests that will drain you physically or emotionally.


    • Learn the Secrets to a Happier Life!
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    The Emotional Toolkit One-Day Woman's Workshop

    Dr. Mininni has so much to teach you about living your happiest life. Find out why women are buzzing about the new techniques they've learned to improve their relationships, health and feelings of success. Everything Dr. Mininni teaches is based on science and proven to create a positive change. Next workshop: Saturday, March 1, 2008 in Los Angeles. See details and Early Bird Discount.


    Media & Events
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     "Why Happiness Matters": A Free One-Hour Teleclass


    In this free one-hour teleclass, Dr. Mininni shares key points from her work and sheds new light on the connection between happiness and health, including science showing people who master their feelings can slow or reverse their physical age up to 16 years. She'll also give you a primer on 3 of the 7 tools from The Emotional Toolkit.

    According to Dr. Mininni, "We have more control over our happiness and health than we ever dreamed possible. My goal is to teach people how to access that power."

    To listen to a recording of this September 2007 teleclass -- sponsored by the wonderful folks at the International Coach Federation of Los Angeles (ICF-LA) -- click here.

    Dr. Mininni Guests on "Women's Night Out"
    Thursday, November 15, 2007, 7:30pm at the M Bar in Hollywood

    Women's Night Out is a raucous night of talk, comedy and music just for women. Dr. Mininni -- the evening's resident Emotions Expert -- will chat with the show's hilarious host Alicia Brandt (right). At the M BAR, 1253 N. Vine in Hollywood - 7:00 seating, 7:30 show..


    The Store
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    The Holidays are Coming!

    Hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! Why not give the gift of happiness, an autographed copy of The Emotional Toolkit. Based on her wildly popular UCLA course, Dr. Mininni gives you the strategies you need to boost your happiness, health and lonegivity. Endorsed by Dr. Christiane Northrup, MD, best selling author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom.

    Get your autographed copy today (for personalization, add the receiver's name in the comment box of the order form). To purchase, click here.



    About Dr. Darlene Mininni
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    Dr. Darlene Mininni is the author of The Emotional Toolkit and creator of UCLA's acclaimed emotional education course. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Public Health. Through her keynotes, writing and one-day workshops, Dr. Mininni teaches people of all ages practical strategies to boost their happiness, health and longevity. Woman's World Magazine describes her emotional toolkit as "Cutting-edge advice...that really works." She's appeared on CNN, NPR and PBS and been quoted in SELF, COSMO, Woman's Day, Marie Claire, Ladies Home Journal and Prevention.



    Darlene Mininni, Ph.D., M.P.H.
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