Would you say your relationship with food is relaxed or stressed? Do you eat for nutritional satisfaction, or emotional comfort? Do you over-eat? Under-eat? Do you feel guilty after you eat? Do you weigh yourself regularly? Do you count calories? Fats? Carbs? Having a healthy relationship with food does not mean choosing ONLY healthy foods,
Have you been following the Olympics? Aren’t those athletes awe inspiring? The thing that strikes me the most, aside from the athletes’ outstanding physical strength is their extra-ordinary ability to focus their mind (especially under such stressful conditions). Wouldn’t you love to be able to focus your mind on a task so completely, and effortlessly?
If you are looking for a simple scientifically researched formula for being happy, look no further. Developed by the founder of Positive Psychology – Dr. Martin Seligman, the PERMA model is made of five parts that when attained lead to the single most sought after feeling known to man (and woman) – Happiness. The five parts are:
Say you had a major fight with your partner just as you were walking out the door on your way to work. You drive to your office rehearsing all the things you should have said, feeling the anger grow, and expand. Finally, you arrive at work, collapse into your chair and can feel all that energizing,
Did you know that guilt is a creative way to have your cake and eat it too? When we feel guilty we are giving ourselves permission to act in an undesirable way (or not act when we really should) while excusing our actions with guilt. For example, “I know that i should be more patient with
Use this exercise on days you feel down, and need a quick pick me up. Here are the steps: Take three deep breaths, let feelings of calm and relaxation spread through your body. Let your muscles relax and close your eyes. As your muscles let go, become aware of your dominant hand. Touch your thumb
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