by Melanie on May 1, 2008
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Is there something holding you back from achieving your goals? Maybe it’s limiting beliefs about yourself, the “I can’t do it,” type of thinking. Challenge those inner thoughts right now!
When you find yourself saying “I can’t” immediately replace it with a positive statement. Instead, try saying “How can I do this?” or “How is this possible?” This way you become more open to new possibilities and solutions.
Make it your new goal to challenge those negative thoughts each time they appear!
William Allen White made a very poignant statement when he said,
“I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.”
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by Melanie on April 29, 2008
Most people spend around 25 minutes each day traveling to work. Over the course of one year that could amount to more than 200 hours merely traveling to and from work.
Researchers have found that commuters experience significantly high levels of stress. However, they also point out that not all commuting is created equal, nor does stress have to play a part.
So, how can you make your commute less stressful?
#1 Relax prior to your commute
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by Melanie on April 22, 2008
We all know that a healthy lifestyle can profoundly impact our overall well being, but did you know that this includes memory and concentration as well?
If you’re a writer, I’m sure you’ve experienced the dreaded “writer’s block!” While this is normal, if it happens too often, it could end up hindering your performance in the long run.
Making poor food choices prevents the body functioning at peak levels, ultimately affecting our ability to remember things, and concentrate as well as we should.
When I experience problems with concentration I can normally trace it back to poor eating habits over the last week or so. It’s so frustrating, and it’s definitely not a productive way to write!
Anyone else ever feel like this?
So, what are the benefits of making good lifestyle choices?
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by Melanie on March 20, 2008
Stress is a reality for most of us from time to time, and it has even been suggested that a little is in fact normal, and can improve our performance.
However, when it becomes something more permanent, instead of protecting us, it can eventually make us more vulnerable to health problems, including headaches, high blood pressure, and even heart disease.
Here are 15 simple yet effective ways to deal with stress, before it escalates out of control:
#1 Breathe deeply
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by Melanie on February 27, 2008
Menu planning can be an extremely useful way to prevent wastage of both food and money, but the task of planning your meals for the first time can sometimes appear a little daunting.
I’ve been checking out some of the sites which offer menu planning tips and plans, and it seems there are a vast array of differing options available.
Here are my favourite menu planning sites:
Veggie Meal Plans
Veggie Meal Plans is a personal meal plan blog written, and beautifully photographed, by Cassie Young. Cassie provides weekly meal plans, suggested shopping lists, and delicious recipes specifically for vegans, but anyone can enjoy!
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