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PAGE 20 • PLAINDE ALER - FRIDAY, JANUARY 23,1M1 l l> staff psychologist .news ftom the Family Stmce «nd Menut Health Clinic ot McHemy County. (Editor's note: , This is another in a series of especially written articles for McHenry county readers. Joseph Cools is a psychologist on the Family Service & Community Mental Health Center staff. This article is "Coping - Alternatives to Feeling Bad".) Not long ago, my wife, three children and I were looking forward to a Christmas party with very good friends whom we seldom see. When our oldest daughter £ame down with a sore throat and a high fever, we all felt very discouraged, sad, and anticipated a grim day instead of having fun with our friends. My wife went to the store, bought and wrapped some small presents for everyone (including herself) and we had a party of our own. What could have been a very unhappy occasion turned into a really warm, happy day. In everyone's life there are numerous unexpected disappointments and discouragements. When / some circumstance catches us by surprise, it is often difficult to do anything but feel bad, but there is always an alternative if you can find it. While it is difficult to be creative when you're feeling bad, it is at this time that it is most important to be able to utilize the unique talent that can overcome disap­ pointment and turn it into something good. The basic rules are sim­ ple: if you can't go somewhere you were plan­ ing to go, go somewhere else; if you can't be with ' someone you planned to be with, think of someone else you would like to be with; just be flexible and when circumstances interfere with your plans, change the people, activity or place to meet the challenge. It is within the capability of everyone to use their creativity to find the places, people, and things that can turn disaster into satisfying experience. What you need to over­ come is the conviction that things are bad. If you are convinced that there is no way out, that there is no way to feel but bad, then you will surely feel bad. If you are convinced that you can use your own resources to turn things around, the job is already half done. , There is a saying I read (actually it's kind of ob­ noxious) that reads: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade". There really are alternatives to feeling bad, but it is up to you to make the alternatives happen. » State Police Urge Winter Car Caution With the holidays over, many drivers are inclined to let down and ride out the rest of the winter complacently, Capt. Hugh S. McGinley observed recently. Cap ta in McGin ley , Commander of District 15 Illinois State police, assigned to the tollroad, pointed out that this is dangerous thinking, because the worst of the winter is probably still ahead and you may need all the help you can get. McGinley recommended that you check your car's trunk for broken or missing equipment. 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Avoid sudden changes in direction or speed. 4. "Pump" your brakes to slow or stop - don't jam them on. 5. Use tires with good treads. Better yet, use snow tires. 6. Keep your windshield and windows clear at all times. Replace streaking wiper blades. Captain McGinley con­ cluded that, "Following these tips will prove you still have good judgement about the winter driving problems and conditions still ahead." "There's no better way to keep your name off a police accident report than to use good judgement - no matter what winter throws at us now." MAiKiTWlASKlT !« According to a Foods and Nutrition Specialist with the North Carolina Agricultural Extension Service, Jane Aitchi- son, apples are well suited to drying. The best are the late- autumn or early-winter vari-