Most of us have heard the story about the old man caught in a flood who, waiting for God to save him, died after he turned down three different good Samaritans attempting to help him. I’ve used that tale myself to illustrate the importance of being open minded about how our good shows up when […]
Author: Joanne Deck
Why Didn’t He Call Again?
Last week I reminded readers how important it is to know their worth. I admit that may be hard to do when he doesn’t call for the second (or third) date. (I’m using “he” here because most of the time it’s women complaining that the men don’t call, even when they said they would.) As […]
More Ways to Eat More Vegetables
How did your vegetable eating go last week? Do you know what the most frequently eaten vegetable in America is? Potatoes. Do you know how they’re most often consumed? You got it – French fries. We can do better than that! In case you need more ideas, here are 13 more ways to enjoy vegetables […]
The Unexpected Good Stuff
Evelyn: Nothing here has worked out quite as I expected. Muriel: Most things don’t. But sometimes what happens instead is the good stuff. This bit of dialogue from the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is one of my favorite parts of the film. (Leave it to Judi Dench (Evelyn) and Maggie Smith (Muriel) […]
Know Your Worth!
Twice a year, I have the privilege of offering my wellness workshops to a group of women at Perryville State Prison. It’s a pleasure because they’re always so grateful and interested in what I have to offer, including my sane sex message. I can tell by their reactions that the idea they are worth the […]
25 Ways to Eat More Vegetables
Vegetables are an essential component of your diet if you wish to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. They add lots volume and nutrients, with very few calories, a smokin’ deal! And they’re so versatile that you’re sure to find ways to enjoy them if you set your mind to it. Here are the first […]
How Well Do You Receive Praise?
Many years ago I managed a department of about 40 employees. The department had a major backlog when I was hired, and the company was hoping my fresh perspective and human resources experience would help eliminate it. It took the work of everyone in the department along with several others throughout the organization, a new […]
Honor Your Amazing Body
Without any intention on my part, the theme for my week has been about the body. First I read an article about Dr. Joseph Dispenza’s new book, Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, in which he writes about the body-mind connection. He says we need to “teach the body emotionally what we understand intellectually.” Then […]
Exercise and Vegetables – Your Best Friends?
Exercise is like vegetables in many ways. Both are good for you and something mom wanted you to have every day. They each make it easier for you to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and avoid countless chronic diseases. So why do we resist them so much? From my coaching experience, I’ve found that […]
Nighttime
What is your favorite time of day? Mine is the morning. For years I’ve had the habit of rising before everyone else so I have the house to myself. In the peace and quiet, I reflect, pray, read, journal, plan my day, and sit in the silence. After exercising and eating breakfast, I do my […]