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Oops, I Did It Again

Dec 21, 2011

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Boots, Dr. Paula Bloom, Holidays, parties, Shoes, uncomfortable shoes

By Dr. Paula Bloom Just when I thought I had this problem licked it rears it’s ugly head again. I’ve become complacent in the knowledge that dealing with this issue was in my past. The holidays seem to have triggered a relapse. The first step in recovery is admitting you have a probl

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Gratitude, Black Friday and Crosby, Stills and Nash

Dec 14, 2011

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Black Friday, Dr. Paula Bloom, Holidays, self-care, Stephen Stills

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Thanksgiving is a day of gratitude. Families and friends gather around, eat a feast and name those things they are each grateful for. Most often (except for maybe the kids), the gratitude list is filled with non-material things. “I’m grateful for my health”; “I’m

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A Glimpse Into the CNN Makeup Room

Nov 11, 2011

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CNN, Dr. Paula Bloom, Makeup, Shoes, Television

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By Dr. Paula Bloom I’ve been doing TV appearances for the past few years. I really enjoy the challenge of being quick on my feet and having the opportunity to educate the public about a wide range of issues. Knowing that I can use my expertise to help others understand why people mig

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Worst Case Scenario Thinking

Nov 09, 2011

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Attitudes, Dr. Paula Bloom, Foot, Injury, R.I.C.E., Shoes

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By Dr. Paula Bloom While running during my workout, I felt something start burning on the inside of my foot. As the workout progressed, it started hurting more and more. When I got back home, the side of my foot was red and swollen, so instead of just googling every possible foot cond

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In Honor of Hilda

Oct 27, 2011

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Acts of Service, Death, Dr. Paula Bloom, Gary Chapman, Love, Physical Touch, Quality Time, Receiving Gifts, Relationships, Words of Affirmation

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By Dr. Paula Bloom My husband’s 97-year-old grandmother passed away last week. We flew up to the funeral for the day. I’m so glad we decided to bring our kids. Funerals are difficult and sad but, honestly, what better first funeral for a 7- and 9-year-old to attend? Their great-grandm

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What Kind of Shoe is Your Life Right Now?

Oct 24, 2011

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Dr. Paula Bloom, Flats, Flip Flops, Loafers, Pumps, Shoes, Slippers, Sneakers

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Take a moment. Take a breath. Take a break. I want you to think of the first thing that comes to mind when I ask you this question. I’ll make it easy by making it a multiple choice. What type of shoe best describes how you’re feeling about your life right now? A. Fl

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Why Didn’t I Think of That?

Oct 20, 2011

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Bootights, Boots, Cold weather, Dr. Paula Bloom, Hosiery, Socks, Tights, Winter

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By Dr. Paula Bloom Suitcases with wheels on them. A brilliant idea that, once you see it, makes you wonder why no one had ever come up with it before. Apple slicer. Twist ties. Post-it notes. All things that may inspire the question “Why didn’t I think of that?” Just when we think the

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Save Money: Buy the One You Really Want!

Oct 19, 2011

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deals, Dr. Paula Bloom, Quality, Sales, Self-worth, Shoe, Shopping

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By Dr. Paula Bloom With the exception of very few shoes, I’d say that the whole “it will get more comfortable” thing is an excuse to buy things that just don’t fit properly. How often, really, does a shoe that hurts when you first try it on get better and better with more wear? How mu

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I Could Never Do That…

Oct 17, 2011

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Circus, Dr. Paula Bloom, Encouragement, Persistence, Practice, Shoes, Unicycle

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By Dr. Paula Bloom A few years ago our daughter went to circus camp. She was fascinated by the unicycle but was told that she wasn’t old enough to take the unicycle class. She became determined to learn. For her next birthday, we got her the unicycle she had really been wanting. She s

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A Heartwarming Arctic Tale

Oct 14, 2011

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Arctic, Boots, Cold weather, Dr. Paula Bloom, Eskimo, Mukluks, Relationships, Shoes

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By Dr. Paula Bloom I know very little about people who live in the Arctic regions. As a child, I remember hearing that Eskimos had many different words for snow. Come to find out that this is a myth. Apparently, they have just as many words rooted in the word snow as we do in English

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