3 Little Habits That Cause Big Problems Later On

1. Slouching (Poor Posture) If you want to instantly approve your appearance and attractiveness, straighten your posture and you’re done! Posture sends a signal to everyone about how you feel about yourself. That is the social aspect of posture, which is reason enough to maintain good form, but the health problems associated with poor posture [...] . . . → Read More: 3 Little Habits That Cause Big Problems Later On

How to Use Pinterest to Reduce Stress

Last week, I shared 5 reasons to avoid reacting to stress and I promised a follow up post on how to deal with stress this week. As it turns out, I’m going to write that post next week – but I didn’t want to leave anyone hanging so today I’m going give some quick tips [...] . . . → Read More: How to Use Pinterest to Reduce Stress

5 Reasons to Avoid Reacting to Stress

Why am I giving you reasons to avoid stress? Doesn’t everyone naturally want to avoid stress? Two Types of Stress-ers Most people do want to avoid stress—although there are those who seem to thrive off it. Those who can’t get motivated until there’s a screaming deadline. Either you don’t want stress or you can’t get [...] . . . → Read More: 5 Reasons to Avoid Reacting to Stress

Why You Just Might be the Problem

You’re not losing weight. Your relationships seem to be going nowhere. You’re still at the bottom of the ladder at your job, with no hopes of climbing anytime soon. God isn’t answering your prayers. Nothing goes right in your life. What if the reason things aren’t going well in life is because of you? That [...] . . . → Read More: Why You Just Might be the Problem

In a Place I Cannot Touch

Having a child changes everything. Until you have a child, it is impossible to understand the connection. Once you do, you cannot escape it. I have discovered this bond is not just emotional. I think it is physical, as well. It must be, and I will tell you why. One of my children has diabetes. [...] . . . → Read More: In a Place I Cannot Touch

The 8 Thought Habits You Must STOP Before You Can Live A Positive Life

“Stop acting as if life is a rehearsal. Live this day as if it were your last. The past is over and gone. The future is not guaranteed.” – Wayne Dyer   Are you undermining your life happiness with bad habits that you just can’t seem to shake?  If you are, then you are in [...] . . . → Read More: The 8 Thought Habits You Must STOP Before You Can Live A Positive Life

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