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Dr. Debra

Mandel, Ph.D.

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Sassy & Rude, Her New Attitude

A Tough Love Guide for Moms on How to Bring Back The Sugar and Spice in Their Not-so-Nice Adult Daughters

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Nationally renowned no-nonsense, yet upbeat and compassionate psychologist

Understanding that one-size does not fit all, Dr. Debra integrates multiple therapeutic modalities with expertise ranging from general life concerns to addictions, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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“Dr. Debra shares her insights with good humour and compassion. Our listeners will love how she holds space for both of the adults in the mother daughter relationship. She generously shares her personal experiences in family and clinical settings to demonstrate real human examples of how these dynamics play out in our lives. Dr. Debra is a delight to connect with and has an obvious wealth of knowledge to share that all listeners and readers could use to improve their relationships.”

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Dr. Debra uses a holistic approach, encouraging her clients to focus on building their inherent strengths rather than dwelling on their weaknesses or shortcomings.

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While you may not be suffering a full-blown depres While you may not be suffering a full-blown depression, you feel crappy nonetheless. This experience is not the same as what one goes through in grieving a loss, nor is it equated with sadness. 

Here are my 12 tips to beat the blues.

😊 Exercise even though everything in your body will say you don’t want to. Doing so will raise endorphins. This will, in turn, elevate your mood.

😊 Avoid “junk food”, substance use, or any other means of unhealthy coping. 

😊 Indulge in something that usually makes you laugh. 

😊 Put a stop sign up at the corner of “negative self-talk.” 

😊 Force a smile, frequently throughout the day. Research shows that smiling helps to change our neurochemistry to more positive levels.

😊 Tell a friend or relative about your current state of being. 

😊 Recognize that anger and irritability during this time are byproducts of the state you are in and not necessarily your true feelings. So try not to push people away by snapping at them.

😊 Pet and play with your favorite furry friends—dogs, cats, bunnies, etc. If you don’t have a pet of your own, ask a friend or relative to share one of theirs.

😊 Donate time and energy to a valuable cause. 

😊 Play music from a time in your life when you were the happiest. Nostalgic memories can be very uplifting.

😊 Sift through any positive memorabilia from various times in your life. 

😊 Recite these words at least 10 times daily– “this too shall pass!” Mantras can help build positive neural pathways and keep us out of hopelessness.

If you practice all of the above and still can’t beat the blues, or if you can’t even get yourself to take any counteraction, please seek professional help. You may need medication along with psychotherapy. 

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Shame causes us to treat ourselves badly & prohibi Shame causes us to treat ourselves badly & prohibits us from living fully and happily in our lives. When shame runs the show, we're doomed.

How will you keep shame and blame away? I'd love to hear about a time when you did & how it helped you!

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Has anyone ever accused you of being forgetful, ea Has anyone ever accused you of being forgetful, easily distracted, or preoccupied? Or maybe you ever find yourself wandering off in your mind, missing the moments right in front of you? 

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have been labeled by others, or even by yourself, as “absent-minded.” You may get lost in your own mind, scurrying about trying to stimulate your brain. 🤔 

Many years ago, while in graduate school, I came across a quote that has always stuck with me by William James, who so aptly stated: 

“I’m not absent-minded, I’m simply present-minded elsewhere.”

So, hopefully, the next time someone calls you out on not paying attention, you can set them straight with this short and sweet little quip!

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Doing your best looks different every day. Some d Doing your best looks different every day.

Some days you rest, some days you run, some days you sip tea — all of it still counts. Your best isn’t a single moment. It’s every small step you take, in every kind of day. You're doing great.

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With the stress and responsibilities of daily life With the stress and responsibilities of daily life, creativity can get buried and become difficult to reach. Creative energy can be very sensitive and temperamental, vulnerable to being bruised.

Conditions of stress, overwork, worry, anxiety, depression, and poor self-care all minimize the ease with which we can tap our creative juices. And if we don’t develop a fertile ground for our creative talents to flourish, we’re likely to miss out on experiencing the awesomeness of this powerful energy. ✨

How can you rev up your creative motors? Below are 5 tips to help!

1️⃣ For every activity you do in a day, acknowledge the creative energy behind it. For example, if you address a difficult issue at work, acknowledge the creative energy of problem-solving.
2️⃣ Ask a friend or loved one to share with you her ideas about your creative talents. We’re not always in tune with our creative forces, but others may see them more clearly for us. Don’t be afraid to ask.
3️⃣ Keep a journal praising yourself for any positive energy you put forth toward bettering your life or others. Writing things down can make them more real in our minds.
4️⃣ Keep stress to a minimum by keeping your body, mind, and spirit in good shape. In a fast-paced culture pressuring us to go, go, go and do, do, do, this is no easy task. It’s essential to make room for our creativity to shine! For example, take a yoga class, lounge in a bath loaded with bubbles, and say positive affirmations. Whatever you do to de-stress, make sure you create a ritual that you practice daily.
5️⃣ Every day, engage in an activity that makes you feel inspired. While most of us have many things we “have” to do in a day, it’s important to all make time to do something you truly “want” to do for no other reason than because it feels good. By doing so, you build a channel through which your creativity can flow more freely.

If you’re having trouble tapping into your creative energy, find a hobby or anything that interests you and start doing it! Don’t put it off, and don’t judge your performance. Just have fun and get the energy going. Forget about being Michelangelo or a superstar musician. Just enjoy being you! 👩‍🎤
What are your creative talents? 🤔 They can inclu What are your creative talents? 🤔 

They can include crafts like cooking, sewing, gardening, or woodworking.

Or, your gifts may be related to personal relationships like being skilled at getting people to communicate their worries and fears, making friends easily, or calming people down when they appear anxious or stressed. 

Your talents may center around caring for children or inspiring people to give to charity. 

You may be great at planning vacations for your family or arranging the flowers at a dinner party so that everyone who attends says, “WOW—the table looks so beautiful!”

Unfortunately, creative energy can be very sensitive and temperamental, vulnerable to being bruised. As much as we may want to express our positive energy, oftentimes, life gets in the way. If we don’t develop a fertile ground for our creative talents to flourish, we’re likely to miss out on experiencing the awesomeness of this powerful energy.

If you’re having trouble tapping into your creative energy, find a hobby or anything that interests you and just start doing it. Don’t put it off, and don’t judge your performance. Just have fun and get the energy going.

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Protecting your peace is powerful. Sometimes, sayi Protecting your peace is powerful. Sometimes, saying “no” can be the best form of self-care. Saying no isn’t selfish. It’s how you stay true to yourself. Start with one small no, you might be glad you did!

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Seeing the story behind a daughter’s feelings can Seeing the story behind a daughter’s feelings can open the door to healing, understanding, and a softer connection. When we understand and truly connect, the whole story, love gets louder, and misunderstandings grow smaller.

"A daughter looks to her mom to know that she is okay as she is and wants desperately to be honored and cherished in her mother’s eyes. More than likely, she misperceived many of your actions because she didn’t know the full context of your life." "Sassy And Rude: Her New Attitude" is available now wherever you get your books online.

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Dr. Debra received her master’s and doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles

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