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Are you Affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Dear Janine, I know a lot of people really enjoy Autumn and Winter, but this is the most difficult time of the year for me, as I've noticed that I tend to get very lonely and depressed. I love summer as I'm outdoors and active. How can I change this? Kind regards,...
How to Set and Maintain Boundaries around Timekeeping
Dear Janine, So I have a wonderful mom-in-law, but it drives me absolutely BONKERS that she's perpetually late, I mean always! She's left me waiting at restaurants (once for 45 minutes even though she chose the day and time), and even arrives late if we planned...
In Crisis over Coronavirus
Dear Janine, I feel really anxious and ill-prepared for the Coronavirus situation. What can I do to get through the lockdown as easily as possible with two children aged 7 and 9? Thanks in advance. Regards, Anne Dear Anne I hear you and believe me you are definitely...
Productivity
Dear Janine, My side hustle on Etsy was finally generating enough income for me to quit my boring office job. I'm so excited because I've always dreamt of being an entrepreneur! My problem is now that I'm working from home, it feels like my motivation and productivity...
What can I do to get through the lockdown easily with 2 pre-teen children
Dear Janine, I feel really anxious and ill-prepared for the Coronavirus situation. What can I do to get through the lockdown as easily as possible with 2 children aged 7 and 9. Thanks in advance Anne. Dear Anne I hear you and believe me you are definitely not alone in...
Celebrating Singledom this Valentine’s Day
Dear Janine, I ended my 6 year relationship 3 months ago and although my family was shocked, I'm happy with my decision. Do you have any ideas on how I can celebrate being single on Valentine's Day, as I've noticed some people in my life are feeling sorry for me?...
Why am I not able to stick to my New Year’s Resolutions
Dear Janine, I have a question regarding New Year's resolutions. Every year I make a list of my goals, but I hardly ever reach them. Last Year I wanted to lose 30 pounds, I lost 8 then fell off the wagon. My goal this year is again to lose those same 30 pounds. Please...
Festivities and Family Fairness
Dear Janine, In our family, we all buy each other presents for Christmas. My problem is that I often spend way more on my brother and nieces than my brother spends on me and my children. I don't want to be mean, but this really annoys me, as I take a lot of time and...
What to do when the holidays become more work than play?
Dear Janine, I don't enjoy complaining, but I need your help as I'm really starting to feel resentful regarding our family holidays. Due to us having the largest home in our family, both mine and my husband's parents and siblings meet at our home for Thanksgiving. I...
Are you Affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Dear Janine, I know a lot of people really enjoy Autumn and Winter, but this is the most difficult time of the year for me, as I've noticed that I tend to get very lonely and depressed. I love summer as I'm outdoors and active. How can I change this? Kind regards,...