Spring is right around the corner. There have been a few enticing, nice days to tease us for the months to come. Many people make plans for the warm days. Plans to clean up the garage get the yard prepped for landscaping, or fitness goals – turn off the treadmill and hit the hills. Getting [...]
How do you find peace when stress attacks? Personally, I find it a challenge to automatically resort to peace in stressful situations. It is something that I have to work on. I’m the type of person that feels like if I don’t worry about a problem then I’m not addressing the problem. It’s not [...]
There is a great article today on Zen Habits. A few pointers on finding satisfaction in everyday life.
Being physically sound requires patience and understanding for our own self and for those around us. Most of the time when people begin a workout routine their peers are cheering loud. However, when the person is successful with their new, healthy lifestyle some of those fans take a detour down the road. It’s hard to [...]
In the time of recession the terms “luxury” and “inferior” are used to describe the goods that consumers are buying. Most people detest being forced into pinching pennies, while others it common practice. Consumer reports often show an incline of inferior goods in time of economic decline. Simply put, “Brand X” gets purchased more than [...]
It can happen to anybody and it is ok! Oprah admitted to falling off the workout wagon. Many people experience a break in their workout routine and more than once. Some are just short breaks and others are months on end of little to no physical activity. Stop making excuses and get back into a [...]
It’s good to have a back up workout plan for a few reasons. You might get rained out of your run, the elliptical trainer might be occupied, or you just might feel like a change when the alarm goes off. Allowing yourself the freedom to do something different will keep you motivated and let you feel [...]
If you like to read poetry then get a copy of Introduction for your collection. It is a simple sample book of haiku and free verse poems. Inspired by nature and everyday events, Trina VerSteeg Wilcox writes with humor and soul to share her point of view. -pm
Valentine’s Day, by Wikipedia’s definition, is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished. To celebrate the day of amour an exchange of love notes, Valentine’s, are shared [...]
Many people do things to show love and respect for their significant other. Helping with chores, errands, work are nice ways to show that you care. Wearing a certain outfit or cologne that appeals to them has a double benefit for you and your partner. How about the way you care for your health? Many [...]
