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The Single Girl Freak-out | February 9, 2010

There comes a time once a year, that makes many cringe. Some will come down with pseudo serious nausea, irrational thinking, unintentional bon bon eating, and lest we forget the waterworks. This time of year can be detrimental to our psyche, and without proper care we could end up spending an entire 24 hours utterly miserable.

Ten points and one golden star to the lucky reader to guess what day I am referring to.

Raise your hand if Valentine’s Day is not your idea of a good time. I would like to say that for those readers who are in happy, loving … Read More »


 

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LOVE WINS Releasing Romantic Illusions | February 9, 2010

By Gabrielle Bernstein, author of ADD MORE ~ing TO YOUR LIFE: A HIP GUIDE TO HAPPINESS.

For the majority of my life, navigating romantic relationships was like trying to reverse the Titanic. My past romances were filled with tons of mini dramas and fearful illusions. I exuded fear and grasped unto relationships for my dear life. This behavior was very unattractive. I thought I’d never “figure it out.” I often wondered why some of my girlfriends had such an easy time in relationships while many of us were left in the dark struggling to make sense of it all.

Then one afternoon, … Read More »


 

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Jennifer Taylor
 

Resolute Worrier Project Part II | February 8, 2010

Since last week I think I’ve worried less. Really. Or at least I’ve thought more about worrying and what it isn’t doing for me. I ask my husband if I seem a bit less angst-ridden than normal. His response is a noncommittal “maybe.” To me that’s progress because he’s usually the one who is much more cognizant of my worrying than I am. Why is that?

So I feel ready to tackle this week’s assignment – worrying before a doctor’s appointment. I don’t mean right before. From the moment I schedule an annual exam, check up, or physical, I think about … Read More »


 

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8 Tips for Renewing Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day | February 8, 2010

By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD, Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple’s Guide to Renewing Your Relationship

How many ways do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Pick at least three qualities about your partner that you love. Gift each one of these with something special. For example, give her a CD by her favorite recording artist in celebration of whatever you consider to be her (or his) most appealing facial feature. Choose a clothing accessory that includes the color that you think best flatters your partner and celebrate the way they look in that … Read More »


 

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Carrie & Theresa
 
 
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Chronicling Weight Loss Stumbles and Goals | February 4, 2010

Not many know that I at one time was almost 400 pounds.  WOW…even now that number seems far too high and I lived it!  I can’t really say everything that got me to that point, nor do I even know really what it was that sparked the fire in me to lose nearly 200 of those pounds.  I remember going to a doctor visit and the first thing the doc said to me was “you know you have a weight problem, right?”  “REALLY? I NEVER knew!  Tell me doc, exactly how many years of medical school did it take you … Read More »


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
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Ginger-Lemon Cookies with Soothing Sleepy Time Tonic | February 3, 2010

I just learned so many interesting health benefits about honey and cinnamon! Did you know….

* The daily intake of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Researchers have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts and its use strengthens the white blood corpuscles.
* Ancient cultures used Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder for longevity. 4 spoons of honey, 1 spoon of cinnamon powder and 3 cups of water are boiled to make this tea. The prescribed amount is to drink 1/4 cup, 3 times a … Read More »


 

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Christie Ressel
 
 
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Squash Office Gossip | February 2, 2010

It’s no secret that our places of employment can be not only a place of enjoyment, but one that can also inevitably lead to stress as well. As business individuals, we’re all constantly striving for our best, while competing with others that are also doing the same. Not only this, but most of us have deadlines to meet, and clients to interact – all of which are expected to be done with a smile and outstanding service.

But no matter how distinguished many business individuals claim themselves to be – there are so many businesses that succumb to the unfortunate mishaps … Read More »


 

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Carrie & Theresa
 
 
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Disney Movies From a New Perspective | February 1, 2010

Like many of you I grew up loving Disney movies.  I never dreamed that one day I would hate them so, but as I had children and they started watching them, I began to secretly curse them as we watched the same ones, over and over and over. Movies that I loved as a child became torture.

One movie that was not torture was Mary Poppins.  Mainly because it is like 2 1/2 hours long and you can push play, and take a nice nap while the kiddos watch “Let’s Go Fly a Kite” and “Step in Time”.

Sometimes I would stop … Read More »


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
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Slimming Goddess with Fresh Mint and Peaches | January 29, 2010

Here is the recipe:

6 cups of water
3 tablespoons of ONO Slimming Goddess
1 tablespoon of honey
fresh mint
2-3 ripe peaches, sliced thin
splash of cranberry juice

serves 4-6
1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil.

2. Add Slimming Goddess and honey in the filter of your ONO 5 Cup Teapot.

3. Add the water to the leaves and steep for 5 minutes.

4. Remove the filter and let the pot of tea cool. Then chill in the fridge for 2-3 hrs. You can also pour it directly over ice after cooling without having to chill it in the fridge.

5. Splash with cranberry juice.

6. Drop in slices … Read More »


 

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Jennifer Taylor
 

Resolute Worrier Project Part I | January 28, 2010

As I write this, I’m not worried about anything. Well, that’s not absolutely true. I’m slightly worried about my mother’s upcoming doctor appointment. Along those lines, I’m concerned the health care bill will never pass. In addition, my nine-and-a-half year old cat has taken to meowing whenever my husband leaves the condo. I wonder why she has growing separation anxiety.

Moving right along…

I’m very fortunate that Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., M.S., P.T psychologist, physical therapist, and author of “A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness” has agreed to coach me through my worry project. As previously mentioned, I’m a forward … Read More »


 

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SIMPLY SLIM PINEAPPLE COCKTAIL | January 26, 2010

INGREDIENTS:

* 1 cup of pineapple juice
* 1/2 cup of white rum
* 1 cup of coconut milk
* 3 tsp of fresh lime juice
* 1 cup of ice cubes

* 1/4 cup of brewed and chilled ONO Simply Slim tea sweetened with simple syrup
* Brew the tea strong  (1 tsp of tea per 1/4 cup of boiling water)
* Simple syrup
1 cup water : 1 cup sugar (or 1 tsp of truvia) heated and cooled
(only add what is needed to flavor the tea and reserve the rest in the refrigerator)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix all the ingredients except the sweetened tea and blend well.
2. Pour into a … Read More »


 

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Christine Spencer
 

The Most Common Internal Obstacle: We Let Fear Take Over | January 25, 2010

Women become paralyzed in their lives and let themselves go because of an underlying fear. A fear of rejection, a fear to accept how they really feel about themselves, a fear of facing the idea that they aren’t enough, a fear of accepting how others may feel about them. They let the fear take over and let other people determine their own self worth.

Give yourself permission not to be superwomen… As a way of honoring yourself, I encourage you to practice some of these self care strategies that have been helpful for me and my clients:

1. Give yourself permission to … Read More »


 

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Jane Mudgett
 

Brain Thoughts | January 21, 2010

You can change the way you think. Thoughts create pathways in your brain and the more you have a particular thought, the more defined the path.  When going on a hike, you start at the trail, right?  Thoughts can be like this and follow the same trails in your mind.  Some thoughts are positive, give us pleasure, make us happy.  Other thoughts are negative, destructive or make us feel depressed.  Ok, now hold that thought for a minute.

I’ve been reading brain books lately – great parenting books by Dr. Becky Bailey.  Her parenting and teaching tips relate to how children’s brains develop … Read More »


 

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Jennifer Taylor
 

Resolute Worrier Project | January 20, 2010

I would like to stop worrying. I’m not exactly sure when I crossed the line from non-worrier and graduated to full-fledged worrywart. It certainly wasn’t in high school. It might have started in college when I coped with a roommate who had severe health problems. Or maybe it began when I started wondering about my career during junior year.

Like many problems, worrying just crept into my life. It infiltrated my thought patterns and impacted how I dealt with issues that cropped up – and this is the best part – issues that hadn’t even happened yet. I’m a forward worrier. … Read More »


 

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Bryna Jones
 

Beating the Winter Blues | January 19, 2010

Winter and I don’t agree on anything. I ask for sun, it gives me gray skies. I yearn for tropical climes while the temperatures drop well below freezing. Our communication issues are exacerbated further as snowstorms, freezing rain, and bitter winds drive a wedge between us. Needless to say, by March we aren’t on speaking terms. Thanks winter, thanks very much.

I might have a case of the winter blues, but for many, the repercussions of winter weather are much more severe. According to HealthyOntario.com, 2-3% of Canadians suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Symptoms include depressive mood swings, lethargy, difficulty … Read More »