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Healthy Habits

You Time…Replenish Your Energy

by Michaeline on 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 more energy for others.

Read more about taking time for yourself at one of my favorite websites www.dailyom.com.

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“Waist” Management

by Michaeline on 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
  • Stock up on healthy snacks
  • Bring a healthy option

Give yourself the gift of a healthful choice and enjoy your celebrations!

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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 pressure [...]

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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 lifestyle you [...]

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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 a [...]

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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 toward [...]

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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 busyness called [...]

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Your Magnificent Self

March 10, 2009

Whenever I teach about goal setting and action planning I usually start by having the person write down their accomplishments. It sets the tone for success.
In a recent post on one of my favorite websites, www.dailyom.com, there was a self-esteem exercise that I thought was of value and wanted to share it with you.
Many times it [...]

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Are You Ready For Change?

March 7, 2009

Most of us who have experienced the snow and cold of this winter are definitely ready for the change to spring.
But are you ready to make a long-term change in your habits?
Studies have shown change happens in stages: thinking about change, planning change, making change and maintaining change.
Acknowledging where you are in the process can [...]

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