Do you tend to take weekends off when it comes to healthy eating? How’s that working for you? Saturdays and Sundays account for almost 29% of the week. Because it takes a reduction of 3500 calories to lose a pound, any deficits you accomplished during the week can easily be reversed on the weekend. And […]
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Power vs. Force
Thanks to author David R. Hawkins, I’m much more aware of the difference between power and force. Many people would say this image represents power, but it doesn’t. It portrays force, and sadly we see it glorified on television and in the movies every day. Power is about strength, capacity, influence and authority. The more […]
Critical Thinking Enhances Receiving
Critical thinking skills are now being taught at every grade level, so they must be important. But can they actually help us become better receivers? Consider a definition of critical thinking from the Foundation for Critical Thinking: Critical thinking is self-guided, self-disciplined thinking which attempts to reason at the highest level of quality in a […]
It’s Bathing Suit Time!
Are you watching calories as the temperatures rise? Be aware of the effects of diet on fat loss and don’t cut back on your calories too much. When calories are severely restricted without adding exercise, only 50% of the weight lost is fat. The remainder is lean tissue such as muscle. With moderate calorie restriction […]
Acknowledging Domestic Violence
This week I learned that one out of every four women is or has been a victim of domestic violence. That means it is highly likely that you know one of them, although you probably don’t realize it. We can’t solve a problem we don’t understand, so I invite you to begin with a tour […]
Take Nothing for Granted
Most of us realize that gratitude is one of the best ways to enhance our ability to receive. We would do well to remember that the opposite of being grateful for something is to take it for granted, and being the opposite of gratitude, taking things for granted has a comparably negative effect on receiving. […]
The Facts About the 5-Second Rule
How long does it take for food to become contaminated once it hits the floor? According to researchers, less than five seconds. Foods pick up the bacteria virtually instantly, especially when dropped on tile. The good news is that most floors are generally cleaner than we might expect them to be, although bacteria can live […]
Be an Encourager
Encourage – to give somebody hope, confidence or courage. One way to promote peace and nonviolence is to encourage others, rather than judge them. A kind word of encouragement from you may be all it takes for someone to remember who they really are. My favorite encourager is Liz Curtis Higgs. Ladies, don’t ever miss […]
Helping Others
“Help given to others is a better predictor of health and well-being than are indicators of…received social support.” This research conclusion reported in the Berkeley Wellness Letter June 2013 caught my attention for a couple of reasons. First, it reinforces the need to receive others’ offers of help. It won’t just allow them feel good; […]
Short Exercise Breaks Long on Value
Fitness buffs know that if they don’t have a 30-minute period to exercise, there is value to exercising for three ten-minute periods during the day. Studies show such workouts can help manage weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar. What we have recently learned is that these short periods may be even more beneficial for […]