What do The Fountain of Youth and Your Gym Membership have in common? Both make you look younger! 5 Proven ways Exercise Makes you Look Younger. Exercise is for everyone because of its general health benefits. We know it increases weight loss and helps build muscles. But there’s more! Exercise makes you look younger. The […]
Most of us long for balance, trying to find a perfect recipe for our days. It takes planning and discipline, and it’s often easier to wing it. We wonder why we feel whacked out all the time. We all know the importance of balance. We make sure the tires on our car are balanced, we […]
Who gets annoyed when you’re driving along and realize you have to brake for a speed bump? Remember, they’re there for a reason. They force you to slow down. If you don’t, it can cause damage to your car’s frame or suspension. Ain’t that life. Life itself is a highway full of thousands of little […]
We all know what it means to go green. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Avoid toxins in our food and our environment. But think about green living as a total lifestyle. If you’re going to bother cleaning up your physical world, how about making some changes mentally and emotionally? Take a look at your relationships. Many people […]
You’ve probably heard the parable about putting a frog in a pot of water before, but it bears repeating for the point I’m about to make.It goes like this. A frog placed in boiling water will immediately try to save itself, but a frog placed in cool water that is gradually brought to a boil […]
Most of us barely make it through the dreaded afternoon slump. The heavy lifting starts around 3 PM for many of us with families, but try explaining that to your tired body. So how do we keep ourselves going? Our top 2 vices are – hit the Starbucks drive-thru or eat something sweet. But eventually, […]
Along with I’m sorry, I need help, and I love you, saying No is something most of us have trouble saying. Here are 10 great ways to say no without feeling bad about it. I’d love to, but I just can’t. I’ll have to take a raincheck. I’m flattered, but my schedule is flat out. […]
What does a typical conversation with yourself sound like?“I’m such an idiot.”“I’m always screwing up.”“I’m so fat.”“I suck at .”“It’s the story of my life.”“Nothing ever goes my way.”“I’m not smart/talented/pretty/good enough.”“I’m too old.”“I have no motivation.”“I’ll never look like I used to.”“Who am I to think I could do _?”“I’ll be alone forever.”“No one […]
Is cultivating joy difficult?When feelings of frustration, sadness, hurt, anger and disappointment plague us, we wonder, is it really worth looking for the silver lining?Being joyful?Yes, it is.Stay the course. Remember when the Grinch stole Christmas and the next morning all The Who’s in Whoville gathered in the village, and holding hands, they sang. All […]
If you’re reading this, you’ve survived everything that life has thrown your way.So far, so good.Now, when are you going to start believing in yourself? In the bible, God told Gideon, “go in the strength that you have.” That’s because God does not put us in situations we aren’t equipped for.But we don’t know this […]