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Ignoring stress only ignites it. “Even when a couple tries to ignore stress, like static in the air, it is felt and absorbed.” If partners do talk about being stressed, they may not know what to do about it, Ford added.

Also, “stress is contagious.” Ford compared stress to a game of pingpong, where the tension “bounces back and forth between partners.”

Partners become both unable to relax and enjoy each other, she said.

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Couples often become so accustomed to unchecked stress that they barely recognize it. So how do you know when your partner (or you) is stressed? Look for these signs: one or both partners are snappy, cranky, withdrawn, moody, pouty, teary, ornery, angry, restless, hyper, agitated, overly excited. Or, one or both partners are self-medicating with drugs, alcohol, food, etc.

2. Listen Learn how to listen. We all want the person we love to listen and understand what we’re going through.

Unfortunately, listening is a skill few people actually do well, so make an effort to learn how to become an active listener.

3. Comfort Many partners forget to console their significant other and instead try to problem solve. Ford says, “Comfort each other first, problem solve second.” That’s because your partner might be looking for stress relief rather than a nitty-gritty brainstorming session.

4. Ask your partner what you can do.

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Spending time in nature has been found to help with mental health problems, including anxiety and depression. So, take time daily to get outdoors.

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Increased hours of sunlight can heighten the production of the mood-enhancing chemical serotonin, so be sure to fit natural light into your schedule as much as possible.

Get social

The pandemic showed us the importance of social connections – not on social media – but true human interactions. To keep up connections, start right at home with neighbors. Walking groups, game nights or social hours are great ways to ensure you’re adding social events to your calendar.

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Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

Plus, walking your pet is great for your cardiovascular health.

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Research shows taking a walk in nature can alleviate depressive symptoms and significantly increase your mood. There’s something to be said for a little sunshine with your stroll.

Keep a gratitude journal Or any journal, for that matter.

Research suggests writing down negative thoughts can help clear your mind and jotting the things you appreciate can help improve your mental well-being.

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FLASHBACK ANSWERS 1. Leonard Cohen, in 1967. Cohen eventually lost the rights to the song because he signed a document he didn’t read.

2. Peter Frampton. His material and master tapes were lost in the Universal Studios fire in 2008, along with hundreds of other artists.

3. It was a nod to a competitor, the Cashmeres.

4. Steve Miller of the Steve Miller Band. The song is the basis for a particularly controversial chant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison between sections O and P in the stadium during football games.

5. “Never Give You Up,”

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Biggest raise in decades coming?

Don’t count your money before it’s in hand, of course.

But word is that the Social Security increase we see in January could be as much as 6.1%—the largest since 1983!

For the average benefit recipient, currently receiving $1,543, that could amount to $94 per month. It’s a few years too late for a serious increase, but certainly better than the 1.3% bump we saw for 2021 and the 1.6% the year before.

Social Security is calculated by the cost-of-living adjustment in the third quarter each year. For 2021, they calculated that a 1.3% increase should be plenty.

We know that was wrong, as prices of everything had climbed. It’s all in how and what they calculate.

They use the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage

Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), which measures prices on certain goods and services.

But we’re not wage earners, and we don’t work in offices. We spend our money on different things. We wonder why they don’t use the index for the elderly (CPI-E), which takes into consideration the things we do buy, such as medical care, medical services, housing and health insurance.

There’s a bill in the House of Representatives—H.R.4315—(to do that very thing.) We spend less than the CPI-W group on transportation, food, clothing, entertainment, education and communication.

The Federal Reserve Bank did a midsummer survey on what consumers are expecting for the rest of 2021. The expectation of responders is that we’ll see a 4.8% increase on top of what we’ve already seen this year.

Keep an eye on the news in October, when the rate of next year’s Social Security increase is finalized.

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LIFESTYLE

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Here are a few tips on how to prevent your precious possessions from going missing:

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If you regularly lose track of specific items, digital reminders might be for you. There are a variety of great productivity apps available on most smartphones to remind you to double check your wallet before leaving the house.

2. Retrace your steps

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2. Breathe consciously as often as you remember. Take three deep breaths when you get up, in the shower, waiting for your coffee, driving in traffic, sitting at your desk…whenever you remember throughout your day.

3. Take time for yourself—every day. To stay sane, you must take at least a few minutes, 15 - 30 minutes or more is better, to be with yourself. Go outside, take a walk, look at the sky. Allow the stress of the day to slip off your shoulders and savor some moments of joy.

4. Process your emotions. If you are upset about something, or with someone, give yourself time to recognize the emotions and make sense of your feelings before saying something you might regret.

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Ignore her attention-seeking behavior for a specific amount of time...say, five minutes. Next, command her to either sit or lie down, and give her a chew toy. When she inevitably gets up to beg again, repeat the process. Don’t give her a treat at all. This will take time, but eventually she will get it. Many dog owners add a structured treat time to the day for improving behavior.

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CALM, COOL & COLLECTED Stay calm for your heart’s sake Don’t get mad—stay healthy. People who feel angry often and fail to deal with it well are more likely to have heart problems, including a heart attack, according to research from Johns Hopkins and other leading health institutions. The incidence of heart attack was almost five times higher in the two hours after an angry outburst, and the risk of stroke increased three-fold.

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Here are some ideas recommended by Johns Hopkins for handling your anger in healthy ways.

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CLOSED IN ESCROW AUGUST 2021 UNDER CONTRACT ON OR BEFORE JULY 2021 SQUARE ORIGINAL CURRENT FOOTAGE LIST PRICE LIST PRICE

MARKETING NAME

SOLD PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

ADDRESS

SUN CITY GRAND

MARKETING NAME

SQUARE ORIGINAL CURRENT FOOTAGE LIST PRICE LIST PRICE

SOLD PRICE

DAYS ON MARKET

ADDRESS

KIVA

1,278

$350,000 $350,000 $350,000 9

15573 W VISTA GRANDE LN

KIVA

1,278

$325,000 $325,000 $320,000 25

15949 W QUAIL CREEK LN

KIVA

1,278

$329,900 $329,900 $336,000 7

15950 W SUMMERWALK DR

STONECREST + 3CG 2,298 $559,000 $567,500 $550,000 128 16507 W ARROYO CT

MADERA

1,627

$389,000 $389,000 $410,000 5

15577 W GRAND CREEK LN

AVERAGE

MADERA

1,645

$375,000 $375,000 $375,000 56

18212 N GILA SPRINGS DR

PALO VERDE

1,850

$479,900 $479,900 $485,000 5

16259 W TUSCANY WAY

PALO VERDE

1,909

$499,900 $499,900 $499,900 11

15864 W SAGE TRL

PALO VERDE

1,870

$489,000 $489,000 $489,000 4

15564 W LA SALINAS LN

STONECREST

2,464

$549,000 $559,000 $559,000 35

16499 W LIMESTONE DR

STONECREST

2,282

$650,000 $650,000 $655,000 24

20129 N PAINTED SKY DR

SUNDANCE

1,300

$350,000 $350,000 $352,000 40

15878 W REMINGTON DR

SYCAMORE

1,706

$409,000 $409,000 $405,000 57

16548 W PUEBLO LN

VALENCIA II

1,948

$425,000 $425,000 $425,000 32

20859 N VISTA TRL

VALENCIA II + 3CG 1,962

$445,000 $445,000 $435,000 25

16672 W GARWOOD CT

VERANO

2,149

$495,000 $495,000 $495,000 55

19038 N MOONDANCE LN

VERBENA

2,035

$429,875 $429,875 $429,875 13

15516 W CORAL POINTE DR

WILLOW

1,127

$330,000 $330,000 $315,000 18

15629 W GRAND CREEK LN

WILLOW

1,169

$315,000 $315,000 $320,000 15

16324 W KEY ESTRELLA DR

WILLOW

1,183

$325,000 $325,000 $340,000 5

17601 N SADDLE RIDGE DR

WINDROSE

2,273

$469,000 $469,000 $500,000 17

15950 W WILDFLOWER DR

AVERAGE

1,712

$424,872 $422,567 $426,886 22

PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE HEARTHSTONE + 3CG 2,983 $950,000 $899,900 $855,000 31

17960 N SADDLE RIDGE DR

2,641 $754,500 $733,700 $702,500 80

SUN CITY GRAND

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE ACACIA

1,414 $359,900 $359,900 $359,900 0

18301 N SHIMMER LN

ACACIA

1,582 $395,000 $396,800 $396,800 29

16025 W SYCAMORE CT

ASHBURY

2,483 $575,000 $575,000 $595,000 0

19632 N TOLBY CREEK CT

ASHBURY + POOL

2,483 $599,900 $599,900 $600,000 31

18718 N PALACIO LN

BORGATA

1,894 $475,000 $435,000 $435,000 4

16412 W DESERT LILY DR

BORGATA + 3CG

1,894 $519,000 $485,000 $485,000 132 19702 N DESERT SONG WAY

CACTUS FLOWER

1,427 $350,000 $350,000 $372,000 21

21275 N REDINGTON POINT DR

CACTUS FLOWER

1,427 $379,900 $379,900 $379,900 3

16411 W PEPPERTREE CT

CACTUS FLOWER

1,427 $350,000 $350,000 $380,000 1

20166 N CORONADO RIDGE DR

CACTUS FLOWER

1,409 $345,000 $345,000 $360,500 5

20996 N CANYON WHISPER DR

CORONADO

2,243 $475,000 $475,000 $475,000 14

15343 W SIERRA VISTA DR

CYPRESS

1,260 $350,000 $350,000 $350,000 16

15150 W CAMINO ESTRELLA DR

DESERT ROSE + POOL 1,854 $598,000 $574,900 $574,900 15

19101 N CATHEDRAL POINT CT

HACIENDA

2,334 $519,000 $519,000 $520,000 38

17189 W GABLE END LN

HERITAGE

1,435 $340,000 $340,000 $355,000 5

19103 N EMERALD COVE WAY

IRIS

1,178 $350,000 $350,000 $350,000 29

16427 W CENTURY PLANT DR

KIVA

1,278 $310,000 $310,000 $310,000 11

19790 N HIDDEN RIDGE DR

LA SOLANA AT SUN CITY GRAND AVISTAR

855

$190.000 $190.000 $190.000 33

14950 W MOUNTAIN VIEW BLVD 7204

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