Mind

Learning to Reward Yourself When You Meet Goals

July 22, 2011

As adults, we rarely get rewarded for a job well done.  Sure, you get a paycheck for showing up and performing your duties at work.  And if you’re lucky enough to have a thoughtful spouse you may receive a thank you when you make a nice meal, clean out the garage, or organize the media [...]

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It’s Never Too Late to Go Back to School

June 18, 2011

Why go back to college? If you’ve been at the same job for many years there are a few reasons why you may want to return to college. If you are dissatisfied with your line of work, your pay-rate, or your position, it’s probably a good time to kick it up a notch and get [...]

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Relaxation Tips to Rid Your Body of Stress

June 5, 2011

Even when you are handling stress well, you need a breather. Time to renew and recharge ensures that you continue to manage stress in a healthy way. Here are some tips to help you take advantage of time to relax and release. Most of us want to simply unwind after a hard day at work [...]

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Feeling Sluggish? Find a New Hobby by Taking a Class

May 20, 2011

If you’re stuck in a rut, feeling blue, down in the dumps, or simply despondent, then perhaps it’s time you picked yourself up and found a way to make your life more interesting.  Modern life provides for no shortage of stressors (work, traffic, kids, etc.), but very little equivalent down time.  So if you find [...]

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How to Manage Your Busy Life and Reduce Stress

May 13, 2011

There aren’t too many people floating around who seem to have more time than they know what to do with and claim to be completely stress-free.  In fact, I defy you to find even one person who can say that with a straight face.  The simple truth is that we live in a fast-paced world.  [...]

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7 of the Best Meditation Retreats From Around the World

April 24, 2011

If you’ve been experimenting with meditation as of late, or you’re struggling to get into that peaceful state of mind when you’re at home and surrounded by distractions, why not treat yourself to a meditation retreat this summer? Meditation retreats can be pricey, but are well worth the cost if you’re in desperate need of [...]

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3 Self Esteem Building Activities For You

April 3, 2011

There are many self esteem building activities and exercises that you can do in order to help you increase your feeling of self worth. This is an essential part of finding happiness and improving the quality of our relationships, especially for people who suffer from low self esteem. So let’s take these building self esteem [...]

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Get Fit for the New Year (in a Number of Ways)

December 29, 2010

When most people make a New Year’s resolution to “get fit”, they only concern themselves with their physical state. Diet and exercise (generally leading to weight-loss) are the main goal. And yet, being fit is process that involves many diverse areas of your life. What good is having a healthy body if you don’t have the money to show it off or you’re not in the head space to enjoy the attention it garners?

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Holiday Activities for You and Your Family

November 28, 2010

Holidays are a time to remember what is most important: your family. And while pretty much everyone agrees on this fact, it can still be hard to set aside some of the many obligations that plague you during the holiday season and take the time out of your busy schedule to spend some quality time with your spouse and your kids. Certainly there will be family meals to celebrate the season, but these will often be populated by friends and extended family and likely at least one parent will be stuck in the kitchen, cooking the food. In short, entertaining guests doesn’t really qualify as family time. But you can get the most out of this joyful season by planning a few activities that bring the members of your immediate family together and ensure that the time you spend together is truly focused on enjoying each other’s company. And you might even start a holiday tradition.

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5 Ways to Ensure a Great Night’s Sleep

November 7, 2010

Unfortunately, many of us are all too familiar with spending restless nights tossing and turning in bed. Of course, a lousy night’s sleep is inevitably followed by a groggy morning, and a long day filled with blurry thoughts. From Facebook to our television sets, sources of distraction and stimulation are found all around us throughout the day. Many individuals find it difficult to resist these temptations and get into bed at night!

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