The Connection Bernards-Ridge Edition Feb/March 2018

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www.theconnectionsnj.com Patricia Diesel, CPC 908-642-1226 www.Patriciadiesel.com O rder My New Book Now and get an Exclusive Offer! WHAT ARE YOU HOLDING ON TO? By: Patricia Diesel, CPC We all have things we’ve col- lected over the years. Maybe it’s dad’s golf clubs, great aunt Sophie’s dishes, or mementos from college. The problem is that most of us hold onto these “things” but we never use them. So we have to ask ourselves, “Why Am I Keep- ing All This Stuff?” One of the biggest challenges people face who want to sim- plify is how to let go of their stuff. It can feel overwhelm- ing trying to make the deci- sion of what to keep and what to release, especially when it holds sentimental value. Fear also plays a huge role that keeps us holding on too tight. But holding on to unnecessary things also holds us back. Many of us are fearful of let- ting go of our stuff because: • It’s a way to stay close to someone we loved. • It’s a way to keep reliving a happy memory. • We think our kids will want our stuff someday. • We think we may need it one day. This mindset keeps us trapped in an endless loop of uncer- tainty and perhaps even hold- ing on tighter than before. This ultimately takes an emo- tional toll and drags out the process of simplifying. The logical part of us says, ‘just let it go’ but when emotions come into play, it stirs all kinds of doubt in us. So what’s the solution? Mustering up the courage to take the first step – whatever that may be. That initial step can be very powerful. After the first step is taken, the abil- ity to identify what to keep or let go of becomes much easi- er and the fear now becomes manageable. Then ask yourself, “What do you really want out of life and why?” This helps you get clear and see what’s really important in your life rather than focusing on your “stuff.” With each step after that, you will soon realize that letting go represents freedom and the ability to move forward in life. O RGANIZE THAT Do you want to learn strategies to let go of your stuff? Contact me at patricia@patriciadiesel.com Sophia Chadda, D.D.S. Periodontics, Including Dental Implants DIPLOMATE, AMERICAN BOARD OF PERIODONTOLOGY Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology Assistant Professor of Periodontics, RSDM PERIODONTICS, INCLUDING DENTAL IMPLANTS • Specialized treatment of gum/ periodontal disease • Prevention • Dental Implants • Cosmetic gum treatment • Laser treatment • Regenerative treatment 41 Stonehouse Road Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 908-626-0333 Visit us at: www.drsophiachadda.com OFFICE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT New Jersey Specialty Permit Number 5246 at “Dr. Sophia Chadda ”

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