Putting anger in its place isn’t always easy. We all deal with frustration in our lives – at work, home and in public. Whether it’s over small irritations like traffic jams or big life-changing situations like a divorce, the anger and stress we feel inside sometimes can bubble up and…
Before your first cup of coffee. Before even wiping the sleep form your eyes. The first thing many people do is step onto the scale to assess the damage from yesterday’s overindulgence, or to see if the extra 20 minutes of cardio paid off. Does this mean you are overly…
By Ronnie Nijmeh Negative thinking is something that haunts many of us. Try as we may, it seems that the negative thoughts simply come more easily than the positive ones. If you are tired of always looking at the world with pessimism, it’s time to change! Afraid that negative thinking…
By Glenn Freiboth Before initiating a weight loss program, it is important for people to know how much weight they should lose. There should be two basic weight loss goals: 1) Initial goal (short term) 2) Long Term goal (approximately 1 year from now) Both of these goals should be…
By James Hunaban While Seasonal Affective Disorder mildly impacts 25 percent of the population, it seriously impacts another 5 percent of the population. This is a form of natural depression, which normally starts in September but peaks in Janurary and February. It’s easily brushed aside and overlooked. It’s also difficult…
By Koz Huseyin How do we increase the likelihood of achieving a goal? Are there any tips that can really make a difference? Yes there are, and in this article, I will give you some of the most important tips to getting a goal achieved and materialized in your life….
Having a partner when you are dieting and exercising is not only enjoyable, but also will increase your chances for success. Each person provides positive reinforcement to the other. When one is down, the other provides inspiration and words of encouragement. In addition to the positive reinforcement, a spirit of…
by Sandra Petersen Food provides energy to the body, enabling it to efficiently carry out its functions. Many people abuse food, though, by having an unhealthy relationship with it. This food bondage leads to problems with obesity and serious medical conditions. What are the signs of an unhealthy relationship with…
Weight loss is a lifestyle. You live in a world that tells you to lose weight — while tempting you to gain more. To maintain successful weight loss, you must address the mental issues, not just the physical. Weight loss is work. “Get-thin-quick” schemes are as unreliable as “get-rich-quick” schemes….
There are several books that one can keep returning to for motivation, reassurance, perspective and the always-needed reality check. A healthy lifestyle is much more than a workout routine or a diet. These books address it all — attitude, humor, philosophy, culture, environment. We are what we choose to be,…