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Positive Attitude - Choice Or Chance?
Play along with me for a momentâ¦nnWhat would your reaction be if you just won $25,000 on a game show?nnYouâd probably say you felt thrilled, elated, or excited.nnYou would, huh? What if I told you more about the circumstances involvedâ¦nnYou were doing great and had progressed to the last round. You had already won $500,000, but you chose to risk that amount to go for the million dollar question. Unfortunately, you got it wrong and ended up with âonlyâ $25,000.nnNow
May 26, 2008
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A Positive Attitude: An Essential For A Happy, Successful Life
âRule your mind, or it will rule you.â These words are as true today as they were when the Roman poet Horace wrote them over 2000 years ago.nnDo you want to reduce stress and anxiety?nnDo you want more fulfillment in life?nnDo you wish you were happier?nnIf you answered yes to any of these questions, the place to start is in the mind. Whatever you want from life, you have to THINK it before you can DO it.nnDo you realize the vast amount of power hidden in your mind? Anyth
May 23, 2008
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Reduce Stress And Anxiety By Conquering Time Urgency/Impatience
Do you want to reduce stress and anxiety in your life? Are you constantly rushing around trying to get it all done?nnIf so, for the sake of your health and happiness you need to know about a condition called âtime urgency/impatience.ânnTime urgency/impatience (TUI) is characterized by a chronic sense of pressure, and it's incredibly common in our fast-paced, stress-filled American culture. TUI is linked to high blood pressure and heart disease, and it's more common among
May 2, 2008
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A Hurricane Happy Ending
My friend Grace is originally from San Antonio, Texas, but spent much of her childhood in Mexico, where her stepfather worked in the oil business. She recalls that once as a hurricane approached their home in Tampico, her stepfather put Grace and her mother on a plane to San Antonio, while he stayed behind to ride out the storm. During and after the storm he devoted himself to rescuing stranded residents and helping out wherever he could. nnThe family had recently acquired a
March 21, 2008
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Caffeine Free: From Reluctant to Rejuvenated!
Probably all of us have experienced this situation…you’re forced into doing something you absolutely don’t want to do, but then after it’s over you’re glad you did it. Husbands seem to do this a lot – they often have to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into some activity or event, only to discover they actually had a good time!nnThis was definitely the case for me when I went to the doctor about a health concern, and she told me I needed
September 29, 2006
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From Cancer to Yoga: A Story of Healing and Transformation
In 1996 Kerrie Hamner was shocked to learn that a harmless-looking mole on her left thigh was actually melanoma. After surgery to remove a large area around the melanoma, the doctor assured Kerrie that she was now cancer-free. But two years later, when she was just 25 years old, Kerrie learned that the cancer was back and had probably spread throughout her entire body. For the next three months, Kerrie underwent intensive bio-chemotherapy treatment that ultimately wiped out t
August 24, 2006
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Your Mental Diet - Healthful or Harmful?
As a Registered Dietitian, I’ve always believed in the importance of eating a healthy diet. But lately I’ve come to realize that a proper mental diet is every bit as important as the food you eat.nnToday’s society barrages us with a constant stream of negative, violent and crude images, leading many folks to indulge in an unhealthy mental diet. Negative news stories about the latest murder or scandal, violent movies, trashy talk shows – these are menta
June 30, 2006
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Healing a Painful Past - 3 Steps to Overcoming Life's Disappointments
Every dark cloud has a silver lining. It may sound corny, but it’s true. When disappointment rears its ugly head, stay positive and expect things to work out to your advantage. Actively look for the silver lining, or you just might miss it. nnIn addition, use this silver lining concept to heal old wounds. Look back on painful episodes from the past and analyze them. Systematically look for anything positive that came out of those situations. nn 3 Tips for Finding the Go
May 26, 2006
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An Amazing Interview - How Jill Kinmont Boothe Turned Tragedy into Triumph
Excitement filled my mind as I called Jill Kinmont Boothe. This was two years ago, and Jill had graciously agreed to an interview for the book I was writing. I eagerly looked forward to hearing the inspiring story of how she rose above the tragic skiing accident which left her paralyzed and went on to become a teacher and painter. I clearly remember watching the 1975 movie about her life, The Other Side of the Mountain , and soon I would be talking directly to her!nnI placed
April 20, 2006
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Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life!
Are you overdue for an attitude adjustment? nnYou take good care of your body, such as eating right and exercising. But did you know it’s every bit as vital to take good care of your mind as well?nnAttitude counts. What happens to us in life matters far less than our attitude about those happenings.nnQuestion: Every dark cloud has a silver lining – true or false? Answer: 100% True! nnMany times in life, things that initially appear to be bad actually turn out to b
December 27, 2005
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Think Positive - Even a Heart Attack Can Be a Good Thing
We all experience moments in life when things don’t go our way. Frustration, anger or fear often result. But sometimes things that initially seem disappointing or even disastrous actually turn out to be our lucky break. Steven List discovered that his heart attack at age 44 led to a rewarding new career, improved relationships, and a new purpose in life. nnIn 1996 Steven List was a smart, successful, happily married father of four. After interrupting his regular karate
October 7, 2005