We rush from home to the freeway to jobs and then to see friends, without a pause, from the time we get up. At night, we fall into bed, as wound up as ever. Is it any surprise our sleep is framented? Twenty-five percent of us report occasionally not getting enough sleep, while nearly 10% experience chronic insomnia. And sufficient sleep is not a luxury—it is a necessity—and should be thought of as a vital sign of good health.
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Is red wine healthy? While excessive drinking is dangerous, and should be completely off limits if you are pregnant, studies show moderate consumption of alcohol and wine decreases mortality generally and heart disease specifically. Studies suggest that red wine, in particular, protects against obesity, diabetes, lung cancer, and aging in general. In other words, red wine is healthy!
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Substitute to be Thin & Energetic! When they think of snacks, many people picture 100 calories packets of processed cookies and chips. Those little deceiving packets could not be worse for you! Yes, they are pre-portioned, but they seriously lack nutrients and real energy. Some contain partially hydrogenated oils, or trans fats.
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Mudras for Planning the Future
How many people are afraid of the future, afraid of losing their jobs, of getting old, of all the possible diseases? I once asked a large group about fear of the future. Everyone was surprised about the variety of fears that came to light. The human imagination knows no boundaries here! Some people had fears that seemed totally unimaginable to the others. Everyone agreed at the conclusion—there is hardly a human being who takes a “realistic” look at the future.
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The author of Questions for Cupid, Elissa Heyman, talks about getting in touch with your own intuitive wisdom.
Your intuition will tell you intimate and important things nobody else will. It will tell you things your own mind will argue with. But most people are very happy with the results when they do listen to their mysterious, and seemingly illogical and non-rational intuition. Through your intuition, you can know directly. The intuition informs abruptly. In an instant, a person can know something to be true, understand something new.
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The simple way is to ask yourself: Do I feel better now compared to how I felt before I started?” If the answer is yes, that’s a good indication it’s working. But if the answer is no, then maybe it’s time to think about trying something new.But let’s be more specific. Every few weeks you should reevaluate your therapy to determine if it’s effective. If your therapist doesn’t suggest this, you should.
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People have been keeping journals for hundreds of years: records of voyages, stories of life’s milestones, and daily diaries that track events, feelings and an inner life that no one else even suspects. Anais Nin recorded every detail of her affairs from one with Henry Miller to the notorious liaison with Joaquin Nin, her composerfather who had abandoned her when she was a child. Virginia Woolf’s diary Moments of Being captured those intense experiences in which we are truly alive.
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Every person has a distinct style. What a boring world it would be if everyone were like your mother, the cheerleader from high school, your millionaire uncle or Emily Post. When relatives, friends and coworkers tell you what to think, it is appropriate to thank them for sharing.
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Eight Ways to Deal With Negative People in Your Life!
We've all experienced the negative aunt, coworker, friend or acquaintence. They are the ones who ridicule, criticize, and get angry or tell us we can’t do it. They are there when we experiment with new goals, try out new ideas, and pursue new plans. They can hold us back if we let them. Don't let them change your ideas or become a barrier to your growth.
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The Power of Now has been translated into over 33 languages. Oprah Winfrey considers it one of her favorite books. Eckhart Tolle's books, audios and live teachings have reached millions worldwide. Here are quotes from The Power of Now.
"Emotion arises at the place where mind and body meet. It is the body's reaction to your mind — or you might say, a reflection of your mind in the body"
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The Words of Martha Graham to Agnes De Mille
There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening
that is translated through you into action,
and because there is only one of you in all time,
this expression is unique. If you block it,
it will never exist through any other medium
and be lost.
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Radiant You - A Makeover from the Inside Out
We all know about the makeovers that send us to buy creams, lotions, and make-up. We know about the diet books that that we believe in enough to skip our...
Party 'Til Dawn and Look Perfect!
Partying. Shopping. Entertaining. Traveling. Late nights. Time zones. Crowds. They can deplete your looks, your energy and your sparkle. Here are the strategies to look great while you burn...
Street Styles Around the World
Fashion was once top down. The major fashion houses designed and shoppers bought. Not anymore. Now, trends start on the street and are picked up by designers and refined. So...
Shopping Secrets
Are T J Maxx and Saks Off Fifth Whispering to You? Discount Shopping Works!
Can you shop at a discount store and look chic, sleek and expensive? Yes, but it takes...
Fashion Is All About Eventually Becoming Naked
Best Fashion Quotes Ever
I think there's something incredibly sexy about a woman wearing her boyfriend's T-shirt and underwear.
Calvin Klein
Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no...
Challenges and Problems
Overcoming Anxiety
Anxiety can isolate us or seriously hamper the relationships we do have. In their workbook, psychologists Martin M. Antony and Peter J. Norton offer a toolkit to understand and overcome...
A Junky’s Wife Tells Her Story
Many couples struggle with addiction, but very few speak out about their challenges. On her blog, The Junky's Wife tells her story with courage, compassion and strength. ...
When Someone You Love Is Bipolar
Help and Support for You and Your Partner
Many of us live with a diagnosis - our own or our partner's - of bipolar disorder. Cynthia G. Last, PhD, a therapist...
How to Deal With an Intrusive MIL
Eight Strategies To Help You Take Back Your Life - Does your mother-in-law try to run your home like it's hers? Does she barge in unannounced and think it's perfectly...
The Daughter-In-Law’s Survival Guide
Developing a civil, or even friendly, relationship with the other woman in his life can be one of the most exhausting challenges any woman faces. The authors of this book...
Radiant You - A Makeover from the Inside Out
Party 'Til Dawn and Look Perfect!
Street Styles Around the World
Shopping Secrets
Fashion Is All About Eventually Becoming Naked
Overcoming Anxiety
A Junky’s Wife Tells Her Story
When Someone You Love Is Bipolar
How to Deal With an Intrusive MIL
The Daughter-In-Law’s Survival Guide
