The last day of the year is here. I had some ups and downs this year, but out of all the things I experienced this year, there were lessons that I take with me into the new year. Never underestimating the power of the lesson is key to personal growth. Paying attention to those lessons helps you in more ways than you will ever know. 2012 Lessons 1. It is okay to … [Read more...] about Lessons I Learned in 2012
emotional health
Natural Mood Elevators: Pantry Essentials That Help Ward Off Depression
This is a guest post written by Casey Wheeler. Eating as few as two tomatoes a week can reduce your chances of developing depression by a whopping 50 percent, a new study suggests. Chinese and Japanese researchers from Tianjin Medical University evaluated the mental health of more than 950 elderly participants, an appropriate target group since experts say those 70 … [Read more...] about Natural Mood Elevators: Pantry Essentials That Help Ward Off Depression
Prepare for Success, Now (new year goals/resolutions)
This year is quickly coming to a close. Soon many will make New Year's resolutions or set goals for the new year. The time is now for you to begin setting the goals that you want to reach for the new year. Don't wait until December 31, 2012 to begin setting goals, start planning now, how you will reach those goals today. Waiting until the last-minute to set your … [Read more...] about Prepare for Success, Now (new year goals/resolutions)
Courage: Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence – Review
I am participating in the TLC Book Tour and today, I share with you my review of Courage: Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence (HarperOne; April 25, 2012; Hardcover and ebook), written by Debbie Ford. You Should Read This Book: if you want to stop being a people pleaser if you want to want confidence to be true to yourself if you want … [Read more...] about Courage: Overcoming Fear and Igniting Self-Confidence – Review
Get Back in the Game and Keep Playing (don’t quit)
This is a short message to anyone who is having issues with slipping back in to bad eating habits, myself included. Sometimes things that are going on around us and things that we have no control over can have a definite effect on what we choose to eat. There are so many contributing factors to why we can't seem to let certain foods go or why we slip back into our old … [Read more...] about Get Back in the Game and Keep Playing (don’t quit)
A Four-Step Solution to Unlocking Your Happiness: Code to Joy
I was asked to take part in the TLC Book Tour and today I share with you my review of Code to Joy. Below is information about the book: Code to Joy: The Four-Step Solution to Unlocking Your Natural State of Happiness by George Pratt and Peter Lambrou Hardcover: April 2012 - $25.99 - ISBN: 9780062063151 - 248 Pages E-book: April 20102 - $20.99 - ISBN: … [Read more...] about A Four-Step Solution to Unlocking Your Happiness: Code to Joy