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Increase Your Self-Confidence
We all know them. You know the ones, those self-confident individuals who always seem to be in control. They make snap decisions, appear to be more successful, and possess an inner strength that is almost palpable. You admire their self-assurance and strong opinions. Those characteristics come from an inner belief in one’s ability. Self-confidence doesn’t always come naturally and developing it takes deliberate, conscious effort. To become more self-assured, practice the following tips that can help you develop a strong, healthy self-image, full of conviction and self-confidence. Recognize Your Strengths…and Weaknesses Self-confident people know what they are good at and what they aren’t very good at. Confidence definitely means feeling…
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How to Get Your Kids Active Today
Happy Monday – or as happy as a Monday can be! Mondays are grab bag days so posts on Mondays will be grab bags as well. Today we are looking at a topic that many of us are facing – couch-bound children entranced by electronic devices… Electronics. While these devices have transformed our lives in ways that weren’t even imaginable a decade ago, electronics have quickly become children’s activity of choice. Our kids don’t want to get up and go outside –unless they can bring their device and there’s wireless available. As parents, we have to push them to let go of the device and get active. For example, my…
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Deciding on a Fitness Program: Bodyweight
[disclosure] If you want to start a new exercise regimen or make some changes to the one you are currently doing (or not doing), it’s good to explore other options. Perhaps there’s something else out there that might inspire you or spice up your routine enough that you are more consistently doing it. There are a number of different fitness programs, from those you do at the gym, to in the open air, to at-home workouts. Each varies in intensity, type, and benefits. If you are interested in something you can do at home without equipment, bodyweight might be for you. Here are some of the top benefits of doing…
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4 Reasons to Decrease Your Sugar Consumption
There’s been a lot of talk in the media about the evils of sugar consumption. It’s hidden in all sorts of foods including bread and salad dressing. Add to that our love for things like cookies and ice cream and it’s no wonder our sugar consumption is skyrocketing. Unfortunately, all this added sugar is doing a lot of damage to our health, and it’s making us gain weight. It’s time to cut added sugar from our diet — a sugar detox if you will. Did I actually write that? I have the biggest sweet tooth in Texas. No package of Oreos was safe from me during my younger years. Ice…
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How to Work towards a More Balanced Life
Happy Tuesday! I haven’t gone back to work since my transplant yet. But I used to be self-employed – and worked from home. There were a lot of benefits to controlling my working hours and even how much work I did. But one major challenge of working from home was the work-life balance—there typically wasn’t any! You find yourself working really late or running errands during your work time. Creating a work-life balance can be tough. It’s hard to find the delicate balance between a happy work life and happy home life. There are a few things that you can do both at work and at home to create a…
