10 Tips for Easier Holiday Meals

cookingIt might be the happiest season of all, but it could also be the most stressful, especially if you are hosting a dinner or two. Add that to shopping, rushing to parties, cleaning, and preparing gifts and these endless holiday activities are enough to stress out the best of us.

So the following tips for preparing easier holiday meals are dedicated to the person who loves to host and cook, but feels overwhelmed with the prospect of such a huge responsibility because even the most experienced cooks and hosts need time out to relax and enjoy the season. Continue reading “10 Tips for Easier Holiday Meals”

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Feeling Fantastic at 40… and Beyond

laughingAre you female, 40 to 50, and feeling frustrated, fatigued and flabby? If this sounds at all familiar, read on.

Many women fear 40 and beyond, thinking that the best is behind them. However, this is not the case. As a card-carrying member of the 40-and beyond-crowd, I can tell you that feeling fantastic at 40 is not beyond reach… and it can also be more fun!

We are all aware of the aging process. Not just the physical telltale signs, but the emotional ones as well. Emotional highs and lows, anxiety, lack of sleep and chronic stress… it all requires great effort and some days it’s downright overwhelming. But there are simple things we can do to continue to have vibrant healthy lives.

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A Helpful Strategy: The One More Principle

one-more-principleSo often we set goals for ourselves and look forward to the feeling of success when those goals are achieved. We set the bar high and look forward to the day we can celebrate our accomplishment and for achieving a new level of personal or professional success. Maybe our goal is to lose 20 pounds, regain our health, improve our business, our financial status or reconnect with loved ones. Regardless of the goal we set, here’s what often happens.

While these goals can inspire us to be, do and have more, we’re often left with a keen sense of disappointment if we fail to achieve them. We feel frustrated, upset and angry with ourselves as we identify a failure to reach the goal we set as somehow failing ourselves. We may assume that failing to achieve the goal means we’re not capable of change. So often, we also respond to these setbacks by giving in, giving up and staying exactly where we are.

So, here’s a thought. Continue reading “A Helpful Strategy: The One More Principle”

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What You Are Feeling is What We Are Seeing

mirrorWe are what we feel. If you feel overweight, unattractive or ill-equipped in some way, take a look at the way you dress, the way you carry yourself, what you do (or don’t do), and the relationships you have. Notice that what you are feeling shows itself in the clothes you choose, the opportunities you may be avoiding, and what you’re willing to tolerate in a coworker, friend or partner.

Where did these feelings come from and are they worth taking a look at?

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5 Tips to a Happier Workplace

happy-workplaceWhether we’re tired, stressed, hungry, or distracted by problems at home, it’s okay to have a rough day every now and then – but it shouldn’t become a regular occurrence. These quick tips for a happier workplace can help you get back on track and enhance productivity, fight fatigue, and reduce stress, all in a day’s work.

1. Make the most of your lunch break: Taking a short break can help you refresh and restore, increasing your productivity for the rest of the day. Step away from your desk and take time to enjoy your meal. If it’s nice out, head out for a 15-minute walk. Make sure you also pack an energy-filled lunch. Protein powers up your body for a busy day, warding off a dreaded afternoon energy crash. Continue reading “5 Tips to a Happier Workplace”

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