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- ***Sustained Motivation! - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Annette ColbyIn the beginning, it is easy to feel excitement about your goal-achieving venture. It is shiny new and filled with the sparkle of new potential. But eventually, something is likely to change your rosy outlook. Perhaps on second glance the task will seem too daunting. You may realize the process ...
Views: 931 - ***Symptoms Of Hope And Empowerment For Overeating, Depression, Or Despair - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Annette ColbyThe potential causes of overeating, emotional eating, stress, or depression are numerous. Using food to deal with difficult life situations and complex emotions, or feeling despair and hopelessness about your life can be linked to your own personality, problem-solving abilities, and capacity to ...
Views: 1610 - ***Taking Life Less Seriously - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Annette Colby"I don't want to be controlled by food (or alcohol, poverty, unsatisfying relationships, etc.). I just want to feel good. I know there is more to life than this." Although filled with anguish, these are beautiful words. They signify the beginning of new possibilities. Your current life may no ...
Views: 868 - ***The Mind, Body, And Spirit Approach To Lasting Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Annette Colby"Every New Year I start a new diet. What suggestions do you have for helping me stick to the diet this year?" Despite our best intentions, many of us never make it past January with our declarations. Here's the pattern: initial excitement, great expectations, and grandiose promises to get in ...
Views: 1082 - ***The Power Of Choice: Using Will To Create A Freedom And Happy Life - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Annette ColbyWhen we’re stuck in the middle of an unhappy or undesirable life circumstance, it often feels as if we don’t have any choice at all. We feel trapped in a corner, or imprisoned in our unhappy bodies or lives. However, no matter where we are in life there is always a choice about how we proceed. ...
Views: 1132 - ***The Power of Positive - Create Success With Positive Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyCan we create a better life through the power of positive thinking? Positive thinking is only a small portion of the process of conscious creation, but without it, we haven’t got a chance. People are more successful when they encourage themselves with positive thoughts and hold positive images ...
Views: 673 - ***The Secret To Lifelong Happiness And Success - Take Action! - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyAre you disappointed, discouraged and discontented with your present level of success? Are you secretly dissatisfied with your present situation? Do you want more abundance, inner peace, joy, or happiness? Do you want improved health, a lighter body, or an end to a food obsession or ...
Views: 633 - ***There's Magic In Journal Writing! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2007 from Annette ColbyJournal writing is one of the most powerful tools for self-growth and enriching your life. The benefits are almost too many to mention. For starters, when you write down your words, you can see what you are thinking and work with your thoughts in a new way. Writing can give voice to intense ...
Views: 851 - ***This Two Minute Morning Time-Out Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Annette ColbyHave you ever heard of the expression, "Getting up on the wrong side of the bed?" Of course, you have. That is because many people experience less than idealistic starts to their day. The alarm goes off, the snooze button is thwacked several times and something gets grumbled about it being too ...
Views: 641 - ***Three Remarkable Tips To Transform Your Weight Loss Goals Into Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Annette ColbyIs it really possible to lose weight and keep it off? Absolutely. However, creating long-term weight loss success requires implementing some basic tried-and-true principles. Here are three simple but extremely powerful pointers that open the gates to your dreams. Do not let the simplicity of ...
Views: 1019 - ***Top 10 Ways To Lose Weight And Tame The Hunger Monster - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Annette ColbyLosing weight is about fewer calories in and more calories out. Right? The problem with eating fewer calories than we burn is that intentionally cutting back on food intake inevitably makes people hungry. As you cut back on your daily intake, there is a sense of deprivation, your body goes into ...
Views: 2634 - ***Unleash the Power of Persistence and Never Give Up - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyIf you refuse to quit - you will succeed. We have all heard this basic advice that persistence is your key to success and making your dreams come true. It is your ability to remain committed to your goals, dreams, and aspirations despite many obstacles along the way. Persistence involves ...
Views: 777 - ***Visualize Success For A Happy Life - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Annette ColbyWhat is Creative Visualization? Creative visualization is your ability to use your imagination to get what you want out of life. Visualization helps you get clearer about intentions and objectives. In other words, you develop detailed pictures of yourself successfully achieving specific future ...
Views: 1839 - ***Weight Loss Motivation - Moving Beyond, "Yes, But" - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Annette ColbyHave you ever found yourself stuck in that awful loop of considering weight loss but not taking a step forward? You want to change your life and you keep thinking about it. However, one moment you feel excited about taking some sort of action, but the next moment you feel uncertain. If you have ...
Views: 715 - ***Weight Loss Success: Body Acceptance And Self-Acceptance Techniques - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Annette ColbyMost people would like their lives to be perfect before they allow themselves self-acceptance. For example, we want to change our weight before we accept our bodies. However, the truth is that self-acceptance and body acceptance are pivotal to lasting weight loss success and a lasting sense of ...
Views: 759 - ***What To Do When You Undergo A Life Transition - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Annette ColbyDuring the course of our lives we experience many transitions. Some of these beginnings and endings are sudden and unexpected, such as an accident, divorce, illness, death, or the loss of a job. Other transitions are a self-imposed process of transformation such as weight loss, marriage, birth ...
Views: 809 - ***What? Me Meditate? - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Annette ColbyOne very powerful way of reaching the still, small voice of our soul is through the practice of meditation. Before you run off, meditation simply means familiarizing ourselves with our mind, thoughts, emotions, feelings, and body. Meditation doesn't have to involve any detailed, complex ...
Views: 600 - ***You Really Can Learn To Love Your Body - Here's How - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Annette ColbyCan you really learn to love your body? As the years go by, each decade brings new and unexpected changes. You move from adolescence to young adulthood and unexpected weight gain. If you are a woman, you may experience the reshaping of your body because of pregnancy. If you are willing and ...
Views: 2651 - ***Your Highest Potential: Personal Success Changes The World - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Annette ColbyContrary to what I once decided to believe in my early years, we are not trapped here on Earth, we are not here to suffer, nor are we mistakenly dropped off on the wrong planet. Instead, we live on a magnificent planet where it is possible to turn dreams, hopes, and desires into physical ...
Views: 1047 - ***Your Successful, Happy Future - Straight Talk From A Personal Growth Expert - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Annette ColbyAs a personal growth and emotional healing expert, I understand that the path to creating a life of greater joy is a mysterious process. Each individual person will walk their own individual journey to healing, inner peace, and empowerment. A few people walk a fairly straightforward path toward ...
Views: 623 - 10 Ways To Add Romance To Your Own Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Annette ColbyRomance fills our thoughts, our dreams, the movies we watch, and the songs we listen to. And why not? Romance is the very essence of life. It is the celebration love. Typically, we expect romance to come from a partner, a lover, or a significant other. Wanting to love and be loved is ...
Views: 1400 - 8 Ways To Overcome Self Doubt And Gain Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Annette ColbyHaving self-doubt is an all too common occurrence for many people. It can rob us of a joyful, meaningful life, and keep our best gifts locked up inside. If your self-doubt and fear stops you from living the great life you dream about, here are eight techniques and processes that can help you ...
Views: 1314 - Achieving Elusive Goals - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2006 from Annette ColbyEveryone has something in their life that they would like to change. Some really big goals include overcoming addiction, achieving and sustaining weight loss, attaining inner peace, manifesting health, or becoming more successful. We are born to continuously expand our abilities. The beginning ...
Views: 848 - Annette Colby - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2006 from Annette ColbyLong ago, when your life was new, there was a light that shone brilliantly and freely within you. You carried this creative, loving, joyful spirit with you into this world. This light and power within you was your energetic life force. Time passed. You learned the ways of the world. You ...
Views: 848 - Annette Colby - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2006 from Annette ColbyAs a nutrition therapist, counselor, and healer, I understand that the path to creating a life of greater joy is a mysterious event. Each individual person has the power and control over his or her own healing. No matter how many times you fall, get back up, and then fall again, the most ...
Views: 995 - Applying Action To Your Inner Desires! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette Colby"I know what I need to do, but I’m scared that I won’t succeed.” Who among us hasn’t been stuck in this scenario before? We know what to do, but we don’t put knowledge into action. The end result is the frustration of staying stuck in the current reality even though change is desired. The ...
Views: 794 - Are You a Foodie or an Emotional Eater? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyAre you a foodie? A foodie is a term invented in 1981 by Paul Levy and Ann Barr, who used it in the title of their 1984 book The Official Foodie Handbook. The term is used to describe someone who seeks out and enjoys new restaurants, foods, and wines. is a term used to describe someone who seeks ...
Views: 2435 - Best Things to Say to Someone who is Hopeless or Depressed - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Annette ColbyIf you have a friend or loved one who is experiencing hopelessness or depression, it can be difficult to know exactly what to say or do. While there isn’t any one magic thing to say that will alleviate their pain, there are many ways to offer support. The best way to offer help is to listen, ...
Views: 12422 - Blessed Are the Humans Who Have Made it Their Goal For Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIn a recent Twitter post I wrote, "Blessed are the humans who have made it their goal for self-improvement." In response, a dear friend wrote back with this question: "Ok... Great. Good idea. Makes sense to me. It's been the goal of my life. Only one problem... If we are perfect the way we are ...
Views: 1840 - Conditions of Happiness: Happy vs. Unhapy - Do We Have a Choice? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyEveryone is in the process of seeking greater happiness. We are each involved in the search for feeling good inside our bodies. What may come as a surprise is in the midst of a binge, anorexia, bulimia, or other addiction process, happiness is essentially at the core of what is being sought. The ...
Views: 1072 - Confidence Building Steps That Work Like Crazy! - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2005 from Annette ColbySelf-confidence is your assessment of your own self-worth. It plays a large part in determining your happiness through life. So how do you create confidence? Well here's a surprise - you take action! If you don’t currently have much self-confidence, let’s explore the options on how to ...
Views: 928 - Contemplating Change - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2005 from Annette ColbyDo you ever have the sense that there has to be more to life than what you are presently experiencing? Those are the moments in time where you become consciously aware of your problems, and awaken to the possibility that change could occur. Perhaps you’ve noticed yourself seriously considering ...
Views: 1066 - Emotionally Healed - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2006 from Annette ColbyA whimsical message arrived through my email. “Dear Lord,” it began. “So far today, Lord, I have done all right. I haven’t gossiped, lost my temper, haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I am very thankful for that. But in a few minutes, Lord, I am going to get out of ...
Views: 761 - End of Winter, Beginning of Spring - 4 Easy Ways to Jump Start Essential Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHas your self-care taken a back seat this winter? Spring is in the air and it's time to revamp your mind, body, spirit routine. Here's a few extremely powerful ways to say goodbye to the long cold days of winter and bring the warm sunshine and blue skies back into your life. 1. Eat ...
Views: 1889 - Feed Your Beautiful Life - The Top Three Tactics For Nourishing Your Joy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHow are you feeling today? Me, I'm tired. As a result, I need more than my usual daily mini-breaks. Today it's time for a heavy dose of tender loving care. Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. The mind reasons that it's silly to take a bath, ...
Views: 1970 - Finding Our True Selves: Our Small, Still Voice - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2006 from Annette ColbyOne very powerful way of reaching the still, small voice of our soul is through the practice of mediation. Before you run off, meditation simply means familiarizing ourselves with our mind, with our thoughts and with our emotions. It is learning what happens between thoughts. Meditation means ...
Views: 905 - Five Positive Ways to End the Year - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Annette ColbyThe end of a delicious feast is often marked by coffee, an after dinner drink, and a sweet dessert. Dessert time not only provides perfect closure to a memorable meal, but also assists digestion, aids assimilation, and creates space for good conversation. End of the year reflection is like the ...
Views: 1257 - How to End Your Creative Block - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyFor the past three weeks, I've been experiencing writers block. Previously, inspiration had been flowing. It was a beautiful experience. Ideas fell neatly into place, difficult concepts were easily expressed, and I had words! I was living in the land of milk and honey. Then one day I woke up ...
Views: 1982 - How to Increase Self-Compassion in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbySelf-compassion is a skill. That means if you don’t have much compassion for yourself, especially when you need it most, there’s a lot you can do to erase the self-doubt and self-criticism and bring in the self-love. Here are four easy steps that can get you started: Journal Keep a journal ...
Views: 1275 - How To Liberate the Hero In You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Annette ColbyOne of the great things about the movies is that the hero always manages to lift up from life’s troubles. While the rest of us mere mortals would curl up in a dark corner, the hero commits fully to the journey ahead and finds a way to restore the world’s balance. If we look ...
Views: 1215 - How to Overcome Insurmountable Challenges - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Annette ColbyYears ago, I realized that our most difficult personal challenges offer a unique opportunity to raise our sights, explore new potentials and possibilities, and cast off beliefs of limitation and doubt. Personal challenges are a way of working things out for ourselves and discovering new creative ...
Views: 3057 - It's All About Attitude! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you heard the phrase "attitude is everything"? Indeed, your attitude determines the quality of your life. Your attitude can have a great impact on your level of success, including how you deal with challenges and obstacles. It's your attitude that determines the path you take as well as ...
Views: 2527 - Journal Into New Potentials - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2006 from Annette ColbyDo you keep a journal? Many people don’t because they would not know what to write or perhaps they don’t see the value of writing down their thoughts. Why bother taking the time to write when life is so complicated already? Maybe it’s time to take another look at just how much you will gain ...
Views: 861 - Keeping Your Goals On Track - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Annette ColbyRemember way back in January when you made those New Year’s resolutions? Time sure flies! Now that fall is quickly approaching, it’s a great opportunity to take one last long look at those beginning-of-the year goals and assess how you are doing. This is the perfect time to review and evaluate ...
Views: 1094 - Make Today a Better Day - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIf you are like most people, you started out the year with dreams, good intentions, and new hopes. However, it's all too easy to let busy schedules, work priorities, stress, and inclement weather cloud over the optimism of those great objectives. While anticipating the arrival of your goals is ...
Views: 2674 - Measure Effort To Achieve Success! - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2005 from Annette ColbyLet’s say you’re moving forward in your efforts to achieve your goals. Along the way you will certainly experience many victories. Yet there will also be challenges and failures. To keep yourself going, you are going to need lots of support from within. This support is going to come in the form ...
Views: 823 - Passion: A Love of Life, A Love of Being Alive - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2006 from Annette ColbyPassion, what is passion? I recently attended a basketball game. Fantastic seats and a packed house! The lights were glaring, music was playing loudly, mascots were dancing around, and the home team was on a winning roll. Fans were cheering, jumping up and down, screaming, hooting and ...
Views: 792 - Passionate Eating - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2006 from Annette Colby“Food is an important part of a balanced diet.” Fran Lebowitz The Iranian movie, “The Fish Fall In Love” is a film that speaks of eating and falling in love. It is based on the premise that people fall into two categories; some that eat their food with no passion and the others who eat ...
Views: 1004 - Quality “You” Time - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Annette ColbyI admit it. I’m the type of person who loves alone time. Don’t get me wrong – deeply meaningful relationships with other human beings are a necessary and important part of my everyday. However, I adore, crave, and carve out vast amounts of time alone. As it turns out, solitude is a positive ...
Views: 1126 - Self-Compassion: The Key to Improving Your Life Now - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyWe all know what it’s like to want to live a better life. We want to be healed of our childhood wounds. We want to be free of the burdens that weigh us down. We want to feel happier and more content. We want to be engaged in a life we love. We want our hearts to sing, our minds to relax, and our ...
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