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The Emotional Toolkit Monthly
Practical Strategies to Boost Your Happiness, Health & Longevity
July 2008
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In This Issue:
-- Want Your Love To Last Forever?
-- Tip of the Month
-- In the News

Want Your Love To Last Forever?
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 I've got a tip for you to make your love relationships last forever. It all about your heart: no, not your loving heart, your beating heart. Turns out, when you and your mate disagree, your heart rate can jump to 100 beats per minute or more, and when that happens, you're likely to say all the wrong things. Things that you can't take back in the morning.

So if you want your relationship to be loving and lasting, never talk about your problems when you're really upset. Calm yourself first, then talk. Happy couples know this. That's why they don't buy into the old adage, "Never go to bed angry." That's because sleep is sometimes just what you need to calm that racing heart, so when you wake up the next day, things won't seem quite so bad. And that's good news for your relationship and for your heart.


Tip of the Month
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Heart pounding tips to make love last:

  • Step Away: Even soul mates get angry with each other. If you want to remain close even in those heated moments, step away. When you're obsessing or fuming about your mate's actions, take a break before talking about the situation or your feelings.


  • Calm Yourself: When you step away, find ways to bring down your heart rate. This can include going for a walk, watching television, taking deep breaths or involving yourself in any activity you find soothing. Once you're calmer, then you can talk.


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    In the News
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    Barry Kibrick Interviews Dr. Mininni

    "Between the Lines"
    KLCS Channel 58 Public Television - Los Angeles
    Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 8:00pm PT

    If you live in Southern California, be sure to catch the amazing Barry Kibrick's interview with Dr. Mininni as they talk about The Emotional Toolkit. The show also airs On Demand at http://www.la36.org. To see a clip from the show click here.


    Your Happiest Life BLOG


    Check out Darlene's blog, "Your Happiest Life." The blog features articles, musings and links to live your happiest, healthiest life. http://yourhappiestlife.blogspot.com.





    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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