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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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Dr. Debra, author of five books, including her new release Sassy & Rude: Her New Attitude, has been featured on multiple national television and radio shows as a relationship expert, and has co-hosted her own podcast achieving over a million listeners.

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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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Remember to include yourself in the list of import Remember to include yourself in the list of important things you need to take care of today. Prioritize yourself - not just today, but always. After all, you matter just as much as everything on your to‑do list.

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Have you ever called your partner the wrong name? Have you ever called your partner the wrong name? This slip up is more common than you think! 

If you find yourself calling your husband or wife by your Dad or Mom’s name, you are not alone.

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Does self-doubt get you down? Interrupt the negati Does self-doubt get you down? Interrupt the negative feedback loop and get back in touch with your inner world of play and imagination! 

Don’t know how to get started? Try the following:

💡 Dream big, but accept that not all your dreams will come true. While some people seem to be born with a silver spoon handed to them, most of us have to work hard at turning a dream into reality. But remember, you can’t make a dream reality if you don’t have any to start with.

🏔 Dreams don’t have to be grandiose. Rather, they can be practical and achievable. If your savings plan does not afford you that yacht you’ve been eyeing your entire life, maybe you could save enough to charter a smaller boat with a few friends for a week.

🧶 Pick something tangible to work toward. Break a big dream down into manageable parts. If you hope someday to have a million dollars, take steps every day toward saving money. 

☁️ It's okay to allow a dream to remain a fantasy with no expectation of it ever becoming reality. Imagining positive experiences can boost the release of certain neurotransmitters in our brain associated with happy feelings.

💣 Interrupt catastrophic thinking as quickly as possible. There is no quicker way to turn a dream into a nightmare than by killing it off with dark thoughts. If you are traveling down a negative-thought highway, imagine a stop sign in your head and make a U-turn towards more positive thoughts.

🫧 Visualize a bubble around your dreams to protect from negativity around you. The world at large is not always so friendly toward dreamers. Sometimes it’s best to keep our dreams to ourselves. If you encounter a dream-wrecker, don’t let him or her stop you from dreaming. Don’t personalize the negativity and refrain from sharing your visions with this person. Instead, share with someone who encourages and supports you!

So go ahead and make space in your daily life for imaginary play. While this challenge might be easier for parents of young children to fulfill, keep in mind that it’s possible to play in our minds at any age.
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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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