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Healthy Habits

Living in Balance

by Michaeline on July 3, 2010

As Independence Day quickly approaches, I wanted to share some thoughts about living a life of freedom and balance. Here are some essentials for leading a well-balanced life that flows:

  • Hydrate your body with water. It quenches thirst and helps satisfy your appetite.
  • Walk. Take the stairs instead of the elevator, park further away in the lot, take a stroll after work to unwind and take extra steps whenever possible to increase your activity level and lower your stress level.
  • Meditate. Jut 10 -20 minutes each day actively doing nothing will center you, calm your mind and help you stay focused. It also counteracts stress and increases inner peace.
  • Practice a yoga pose or stretch.
  • Give Thanks. Take time to notice and be grateful for what is going right in your world. Appreciating the little things will help you be more satisfied with your life in general.

Sometimes it is the simple things that we do on a daily basis that can lead to a well-balanced life. What have you been leaving out and what is the first thing you will put back into your life today?

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Many processed foods are high in carbohydrates, sodium and trans fats. And now that you have cleaned out your pantry what will you eat?

We have become so accustomed to convenience that we have forgotten how convenient it is to cook at home. In the busyness of today’s world we just want to get eating over with and this has impacted our food selection and choices. Look at how much larger today’s grocery store is and how many processed foods are sold.

If you mainly stick to the parameter of the grocery store your shopping will include wholesome foods…meats, dairy, produce are all on the parameter. You will hardly need to delve inside.

A healthy diet as described by the USDA is one that focuses on fruits, vegetables and whole grains which are all carbohydrates (carbs) so what’s the deal? [click to continue…]

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You Time…Replenish Your Energy

February 6, 2010

“We need time to dream, time to remember and time to reach the infinite. We need time to be.” ~ Gladys Faber Are you taking time for yourself? Do you spend time refueling yourself? Make yourself a priority and take time for you. It is not selfish. By taking time for yourself you will have [...]

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“Waist” Management

December 12, 2009

As we move into the last couple of weeks of the holiday season, here are some tips to help you manage your waist and still enjoy the celebrations: Drink water Use healthy self-talk messages Practice delay tactics Eat on a regular schedule Station yourself away from the buffet Allow one treat or a small taste [...]

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Don’t Just Survive…Thrive!

August 1, 2009

We all feel pressure at some time or another in our life. When we use it as a positive…a challenge… we handle it well and it can be inspiring and stimulating. When pressure becomes overwhelming…it causes exhaustion ill health and unhappiness. When you prepare yourself physically and mentally you can avoid the negative effects of [...]

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Surrender to Serenity

July 28, 2009

Daily calm = a balanced life = renewed energy Give yourself permission for quiet time. Use the space created for yourself as discussed in my previous post and take time to be alone with your thoughts. Accept a sense of calmness and serenity that your private oasis allows. In order to thrive in our chaotic [...]

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Create an Inspiring Space

July 25, 2009

Your private oasis…a space to replenish your spirit. Whether to study, read or to contemplate the clouds you need a space free from distraction. You need a space where you can discover our own unique talents or just come to do nothing at all. Even if it is a small segment of time and only [...]

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Free Yourself by Simplifying

July 21, 2009

More is expected of you than ever before. You take on multiple roles that were once spread out through an extended family or a larger staff. You feel responsible for so much that you want to flee. This impulse to flee a changing world is nothing new and you don’t have to run away… instead [...]

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Are You Running in Place?

July 14, 2009

I was watching TLC’s What Not To Wear show the other day and Stacy London said something profound. While I don’t have the exact quote it was basically…if you aren’t working toward your aspirations (goals) then you are running in place. You could have hit me with a brick…again how profound. When you aren’t working [...]

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Self-care: Is Your Tank Full or Empty?

June 13, 2009

Are you last on your list? Do you devote time on a daily basis to take care of yourself? Exercise, meditating, journaling, reading are all important things to help you achieve balance in life. What else is important to you? When was the last time that you thought about it? We continually go through this [...]

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