Time for Some R&R

We are going on vacation today to next Thursday, so I won’t be around for blogging. I’m not taking my computer and have decided to be (mostly) disconnected during our time away. It’s only sun and fun for me and my family. This time for rest and relaxation will also be a time of rejuvenation. As I’ve [...]

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Make Sure You Manage Your Time, Rather Than Your Time Managing You

So life is full of irony, right? And we must remember to laugh. Like last week. My blog editorial calendar has “time management post” for Monday, April 2. But, of course, I couldn’t find the time to write that post! I always say that one of the best ways to manage a busy schedule is [...]

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Food Diary Follow-Up # 4: Drink (& Eat) More Water

Two weeks ago, I posted on the importance of protein and suggested that you take some time to determine how much is the right amount for you. This week, our food diary follow-up is more simple but just as important to a healthy diet: the importance of water. Water is important for a properly functioning [...]

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The Importance of Quieting Your Mind

Here’s a great post by Jeff Gitterman on the importance of meditation. It is adapted from his book “Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity” © 2009 Jeffrey L. Gitterman, published by AMACOM Books (www.amacombooks.org). As you’ll see, he’s not necessarily talking about “sitting crossed-legged on a cushion” but rather he’s referring to any activity that allows us [...]

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No pain, plenty of gain, from water workouts

My toddler and I are returning to swim classes tomorrow. She loves the water and will be happy to be in swim lessons again. Which got me thinking about all the great benefits of swimming as a form of exercise. According to Tay Stratton, head swim coach at the Little Rock Athletic Club, who was [...]

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Take the Opportunity: Start a Good Habit

Over at AMSDaily, there is a great post entitled Take the Opportunity: Start a Good Habit, which explains that, after 21 days, you are well on your way to establishing whatever good habit that you choose. Check it out, and start that good habit today!

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I Am Grateful … My Continuing List

NOTE: I am adding one new item to this list every day (so far) rather than creating a new post for each item. Check back daily if you are interested in my list! My friends are I were out for our New Year’s Eve celebration and were discussing how important it is to be grateful. [...]

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Surprising Benefits of Massage

“I know, I know,” you say, “getting a massage regularly would be great. I wish I had the time to fit one into my super-hectic-crazy-busy schedule once a week, or at least once a month. What a luxury that would be!” Yes, it would be a luxury. But you need to think about it differently [...]

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Five Ways to Get (and Stay) Healthy Now

Here’s the intro to a blog post I wrote for Attorney at Work: “Most people make a New Year’s resolution related to their health. But by the end of February, more than 75 percent of them have given up on it. If one of your resolutions was to get healthy in 2012, don’t despair. You [...]

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Perfection Is an Illusion

I planned to post about stress management today, but nothing inspirational was coming to me and I couldn’t find anything particularly interesting on the subject that I wanted to share with you. Fortunately, as I was looking for good information for a post about stress management, I visited An Associate’s Mind (on my blogroll) and [...]

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