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A Cool Mona Book Review: Hemingway In Love, His Own Story
April 1, 2016
Hemingway In Love, A Memoir by A.E. Hotchner. Published 2015. Ernest Hemingway and the author were friends of 13 years, spending hours on a fishing boat off the Keys or tucked away in a local bar. Hemingway, an American novelist whose understated style strongly influenced 20th century fiction, kept some of his key and intimate …
What Happens to Your Body When You’re Heartbroken
March 9, 2016
The effects of heartbreak are more than just emotional and a favorite writer, Emma Haak, spells out the physicality of it. Hopefully, knowledge will help us to better care for ourselves. 1. In the moments after being blindsided by a breakup, your heart rate might drop, suggests research in Psychological Science that looked at people’s …
How To Declutter Your Mind – 10 Easy Steps (Part 2)
March 5, 2016
There’s something a lot worse than having a cluttered home or work space and that’s having a cluttered mind. A cluttered mind is restless and unfocused. It tries to move in many different directions at once and the result is that very little gets done. Time to clean out some space in your head. You …
The 3 Secrets To Feeling Loved
February 4, 2016Wonderful thoughts below expressed by Homaira Kabir, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and a Positive Psychology Practitioner. Feeling loved is a deeply-rooted need. And as the most social animal on the planet, we require the love and appreciation of others to feel supported, resilient and alive. No wonder then that we’re extremely sensitive to rejection. The …
Beautiful Quotes On Dealing With Tough Struggles
January 14, 2016Cheryl Strayed, the luminous and oh-so-wise author of Brave Enough and Wild, shares her insights on how to deal with our toughest struggles and come out shining. Forgiveness doesn’t just sit there like a pretty boy in a bar. Forgiveness is the old fat guy you have to haul up the hill. When you recognize …
The 3 Most Devastating Kinds Of Loss (And How To Recover) – Part 2
January 12, 2016I’m a long-time fan of Louise Hay who is big on affirmations for emotional and physical healing. And according to Louise and co-author David Kessler of You Can Heal Your Heart, understanding what kind of loss you’re experiencing can sometimes help you find your best self in the situation. Especially if you use these specific affirmations. Check out …
The 3 Most Devastating Kinds Of Loss (And How To Recover)
January 11, 2016I’m a long-time fan of Louise Hay who is big on affirmations for emotional and physical healing. And according to Louise and co-author David Kessler of You Can Heal Your Heart, understanding what kind of loss you’re experiencing can sometimes help you find your best self in the situation. Especially if you use these specific affirmations. 1. Complicated …
Have A Cool Mona Type Of Conversation (Without Mentioning His Exes)
January 8, 2016There seems to be a communications issue between me and hubby’s tennis club, neighbors, ex-colleagues, esteemed board members of the ballet. And so I thought I would put things to rest. Apparently you are confused as to what you should converse with me about at parties, openings, summer picnics and lovely holiday parties for the …
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Cool Mona’s Top 10 Posts Of 2015
January 1, 2016A Cool Mona Masterpiece: Magda Sayeg & The Art Of Yarn Bombing The Cool Mona Community: Meet Mr. Ted of Boston! A Cool Mona Masterpiece: Stunning Photos Of Atypical Models In Honey Be A Depression Detective 13 Things I’ve Learned From Being Married 3 Times A Cool Mona Masterpiece: Iranian Women Remove Hijabs On Facebook …