Let go of self-limitations. If you have labels from your past that inhibit you, let them go. Many of us have them, leftover from childhood, teachers, and parents. Do not let them define you one minute longer. Think about them honestly. Question their accuracy.

A close friend of mine, as a young girl, was often told by her parents and… Continue reading

See How Easily You Can Reduce Bad Cholesterol

a. Cholesterol Myths – both Good and Bad
Most people view cholesterol as a bad thing, but the truth is there are actually two types of it. There is good cholesterol (HDL) and there is bad cholesterol (LDL). You’ll know you have too much LDL if you end up with plaques in… Continue reading

I’m just going to admit something to you that you may think is plain silly, but somehow I never knew, until this week, that maple trees have flowers. Yes, flowers. Sprays of tiny light-green blossoms pepper the branches of my maple trees, and for years I have mistaken them as the beginnings of new leaf growth.

Not so!… Continue reading

This can be a tough one, but for a moment, imagine not being affected by criticisms and unkind comments that might be said about you. It feels rather liberating and exhilarating, right? There are certainly people in your life whose opinions you want to be concerned about…your spouse, boss, for example. But, consider the drain on your energy and confidence… Continue reading

Sounds tough? It doesn’t need to be. If you make a habit of approaching situations and people from a positive perspective, and expect positive outcomes, you’ll usually get them.

One truly simple trick is to act confident, even if you are not feeling it. Research shows that your body will begin to feel the way it is acting, so… Continue reading

At this time of year, we’re especially sensitive to our surroundings. Do you miss warm light and bright
colors? Wish you could go to the tropics for a few “mental health” days, a “mental
health” week or even for a “mental health” month.

These instinctual desires remindus that the surroundings we dwell in do so very much to influence… Continue reading