True Story: Losing 100lbs

Image by Stig Nygaard This is guest post from Chris Spann. Last year, on March 20th, I drove the 4 miles from my house to my best friend Mark’s house. I’d made the journey countless times, but this time was a little bit different. Why? Because I’d been made homeless. I was driving to his house because [...] . . . → Read More: True Story: Losing 100lbs

Is Your Commute Killing You?

If you commute to work – or anywhere else – on a daily basis then you undoubtedly have extra stress in your life that would be eliminated if the commute was gone. I remember when I had a commute and I don’t miss those days! I remember the stop and go bumper to bumper traffic [...] . . . → Read More: Is Your Commute Killing You?

Celebrating Life: Another Year Cancer Free!

This month marks 4 years of being cancer free for me! It’s a time that I like to reflect and be especially grateful for all the I have been given and to remember to appreciate the time and the gifts that I have. Last year I shared about my journey with thyroid cancer. It is [...] . . . → Read More: Celebrating Life: Another Year Cancer Free!

8 Ways to Lead a Happier Life

Image by angeloangelo via Flickr According to a December 2007 survey, researchers found that 84 percent of Americans are happy with their lives. While this may still hold true today, many of us can testify that life can get very stressful at times, and we may not always be satisfied with the way our lives [...] . . . → Read More: 8 Ways to Lead a Happier Life

How Meditation Continues to Improve My Life

A couple of months ago I shared with you how meditation has improved my life. I shared why I decided to start meditating and how it has worked to improve my life. I shared different types of meditation and I gave some wonderful samples of music and links to free downloads. That post was even [...] . . . → Read More: How Meditation Continues to Improve My Life

Mental Illness – Facts You Need to Know

There have always been several facts associated with mental illness. However, most of us can hardly recognize a few of them. These illnesses can be defined as a medical condition that alters the way an individual thinks or undergoes moods and feelings. In a way, these disorders prevent them from working properly. Just like an [...] . . . → Read More: Mental Illness – Facts You Need to Know

Network Marketing: Scam or The Wave of the Future?

Network marketing gets a lot of flack. Any network marketer who has shared about their business has heard one of the following questions – or both. “Is this a scam?” “Is that a pyramid scheme?” A network marketing business is neither a scam or scheme. Watch the video in one of my posts on network [...] . . . → Read More: Network Marketing: Scam or The Wave of the Future?

Reduce Your Stress in 10 Simple Steps

All of us face stress in our lives simply because we are alive. Thankfully we don’t have to give in to the stress, there are many things that we can do to reduce the stress and live a life of meaning and success. If we allow stress to take control of us we can end [...] . . . → Read More: Reduce Your Stress in 10 Simple Steps

9 Ways to Overcome Frustration and Discouragement

Overcoming frustration, discouragement and overwhelm can be very challenging because we are starting from a place of negativity and or despair. It may feel impossible to get to a better place and it certainly can seem like it may last forever. We have all been there. Everything feels like it is against us, nothing is going the way that we want it to, it can feel like our whole world is crashing down around us. We may feel like screaming, crying, throwing things, blaming others, sleeping, hiding, eating junk or pulling our hair out…. . . . → Read More: 9 Ways to Overcome Frustration and Discouragement

How Meditation Improved My Life in About 30 Days

Last month I created a new habit: meditation. It was not an easy decision, I was studying up on what some very successful people recommend and personally implement in their daily routines. Meditation was a common one and highly recommend by some very succussful people that I respect. It drastically improved my life! I share why and how it has brought so much positive change. Music included! If you are new to meditation this will serve as a very useful guide to get you started to see what you prefer. Even if you are experienced with meditation you may still learn something and will likely find some new resources! . . . → Read More: How Meditation Improved My Life in About 30 Days