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The Emotional Toolkit Monthly
Practical Strategies to Boost Your Happiness, Health & Longevity
November 2008
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In This Issue:
-- Managing Financial Uncertainty
-- Tip of the Month
-- In the News

Managing Financial Uncertainty
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 Are you feeling edgy about the economic downturn? If so, you're not alone. In a survey by the American Psychological Association, 8 out of 10 Americans say they're significantly stressed out by the economy.

That's why you need a plan to cope not only with your finances, but with your feelings too. The worries you have right now probably fall into two categories: those you can do something about and those you can't.

By tackling these two types of worries, you'll be able to cope better with the ups and downs of the marketplace. Read on to learn how.


Tip of the Month
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How to Tackle the 2 Types of Financial Worry:

  • Worries: Things You Can Do Something About: This is the place to start. Are there any specific actions you can take to make things better? Educate yourself on investment strategies or talk with your financial advisor to decide which path is best to take, then take it.


  • Worries: Things You Have No Control Over: After you've done that, you may still feel some anxiety. To lessen it, consider this: Find one thing you can do each day to lift your mood like a brisk 10-minute walk or spending time with friends. And turn off the television because constant forecasts of doom and gloom will probably leave you feeling more worried than informed.

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    In the News
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    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, contributing feature host of "Here's What's In My Emotional Toolkit" on XM Radio's Pink Channel, 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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