I am stronger than my habits
Like everyone, I have customary ways of doing things. I live a lifestyle that serves me well. However, I am also flexible and open to other options when they benefit me. When one of my habits needs to change, I am ready to take action. Because my habits are mine by...
3-Step Formula for Slimming Down — With Less Stress
hile losing excess weight is good for your health, taking off those pounds can be stressful. You check the bathroom scale each morning wondering why the numbers don't drop down faster. You go to parties worrying about what you'll be able to eat...
Morality Experts Weigh In On Being “Good”
What constitutes a morally "good" person? In an article by Alia E. Dastagir at USA Today, she explores what it means to be a "good" person with some morality experts. There is no easy answer here. Click Here to read her article: Morality experts weigh in on being...
Ham and Blackeyed Pea Soup
The story goes that the more blackeyed peas you eat on New Year's Day, the more prosperous you'll be in the coming year. This delicious soup, a variation of Hoppin' John, will surely bring you great fortune. It is just as delicious any time of the year as it is at new...
Resolutions That Actually Make You Feel Good
Over at the Shine Community where I hang out a bit on a daily basis, they've proposed a challenge for the next 30 days and it's quite simple: Do something everyday that makes you feel good. How simple is that? Learn more from them and find an aundance of resources to...
5 Resolutions You Can Actually Keep
These 5 resolutions really are ones that will be pretty easy to keep going with so long as you make up your mind to do so. Nothing earthshaking here but great advice. Click through to see the video and get all the details: Huffington Post's 5 Resolutions You'll...
How Exercise Boosts Your Self-Confidence
People start fitness training for all kinds of reasons that range from losing weight, to building muscle, to avoiding the nearly inevitable health hazards of a sedentary lifestyle. But one of the overlooked rewards of regular physical activity is its ability to boost...
Fun and Healthy Drink Garnishes to Liven Up Your Party
Drink garnishes are a fun way to dress up a glass, but they can also be edible, healthy, and delicious! The next time you have a party or other gathering, try these healthy ideas. Your guests will appreciate them. Fruit Ideas: 1. Lemon slices. Lemon slices are a...
Eliminate These 5 Toxic Thoughts and Find Joy
Toxic thoughts can stop you from finding true happiness. Such negative thoughts and emotions can drain you. They can affect each experience you have and make you feel resentful. Beware of these toxic thoughts and use counter-strategies to increase your happiness: 1....
5 Simple Diet Tips to Stop Food Guilt
Guilt surrounds many diets. You feel guilty if you cheat on the diet or don't lose weight fast enough. Guilt doesn't have to dominate your meals. Learn to diet without feeling like you did something wrong. For example, you can enjoy small treats in moderation without...