Stress Managment and Mastery: Too Much to Do Stress - Write it Down, Break it Down, Knock it Down

Stress Managment and Mastery: Too Much to Do Stress - Write it Down, Break it Down, Knock it Down

Author: Jeff Herring

“I’ve got too much to do, I’ve just got too much to do!”

We have all said it and we have all lived it. I call this particular kind of stress Too Much To Do stress, or TMTD stress. When we feel TMTD stress, we typically have one or both of the following reactions. We either just say the heck with it and let everything pile up. Or we try to do it all and make ourselves and those around us miserable.

Functional Foods: What They Are And How They Work

Functional Foods: What They Are And How They Work

Author: D.S. Epperson

In the brain, a typical protein can live for approximately ten days. The thoughts, feelings and memories of a human being are made up of what was in the stomach only a few days before. As you can see, in choosing one’s diet, you actually can determine who and what you are going to become.

About 2500 years ago, Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."

The Seven Keys of Being a Father

The Seven Keys of Being a Father

Author: Michael Grose

Is there a fathering instinct?

Celebrated child development expert Erik Erikson maintains that adults have a fierce desire to protect and nurture the next generation. This is the generative nature of parenting- to nurture and protect the next generation

We recognise this desire in women as the maternal instinct. Men’s strong desire to look after the next generation is best recognised through their protective instincts. Man as hunter and gatherer has always had the survival of his family and community as a motivating force.

Has The Magic Gone From Your Relationship?

Has The Magic Gone From Your Relationship?

Author: Lesley Cordero

Kathleen and Dan have been together for several years now. At first it was magic and Dan was so romantic and attentive. Now he is constantly criticizing her or even worse ignoring her completely. When he’s not out with his friends he lays around the house watching T.V. expecting her to wait on him. Just when she thinks that she can’t stand it any more, he becomes the old loving, romantic Dan once more; however, this never lasts longer than a few days and then he resumes his old behaviors. Kathleen knows that it’s time to for a life change but simply can not bring herself to take action.

Keep Your Blood Sugar Level Under Control

Keep Your Blood Sugar Level Under Control

Author: Scott Michaels

Controlling blood sugar (glucose) levels is one of the most
important aspects of diabetes management. It will make you feel
better in the short-term and it will help you to stay fit and
healthy in the long term.

The National Committee on Prevention Detection Evaluation, the
chromium and many interesting articles. People who do not have
diabetes keep their blood glucose levels within a narrow range
for most of the time. The beta cells in the pancreas are able
to produce just the right amount of insulin at the right time
and they are constantly fine-tuning the blood glucose level.
People with diabetes do not have this fine control over their
blood glucose levels.

Happiness Increases Longevity…Where Do We Find This Gift of Life?

Happiness Increases Longevity…Where Do We Find This Gift of Life?

Author: Laurie Hayes

According to U.S. research, you can add seven and a half years to your life just by being happy!

Backing this claim up is Laurie Hayes, Life Strategy Coach from Ontario, Canada who also states that genuine happiness is the key ingredient being sought after by most people who come to her.

Ms. Hayes has been working with people who have recognized this missing element in their lives and want to take corrective action towards a more meaningful, balanced existence.

The Science of Laughter

The Science of Laughter

Author: Carole Fawcett

The title I chose for this article makes me smile. The science of laughter? Laughter, one of the things we used to take for granted, is now the subject of scientific study. In some ways it’s quite surprising what has been discovered, but in other ways, it’s probably not surprising at all. After all, we know intuitively that it is good for us.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Tips

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Tips

Author: Sam Vaknin

FIVE DON’T DO’S

How to Avoid the Wrath of the Narcissist

Serious About Wanting To Improve Your Familys Healthy Eating Lifestyles?

Serious About Wanting To Improve Your Familys Healthy Eating Lifestyles?

Author: Etienne A. Gibbs

Dr. Christine Wood, M.D, a practicing pediatrician in Encinitas, California, is the author of How to Get Kids to Eat Great & Love It!, offers some sound advice about developing healthy eating lifestyles for your family.

Here’s what Dr. Wood has to say. Today almost one out of three children in the United States is either overweight or borderline overweight and is likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, Dr. Wood warns that these obese children may not live longer than their parents - a depressing thought!

Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline

Helping Your Children Develop Their Self-Discipline

Author: Etienne A. Gibbs

We want our children to do the right thing, especially when they are out with their friends. We want to believe in them, but somehow, we don’t feel certain that they would.

Have you ever asked yourself why you feel and act that way? Maybe the answer lies in the fact that, although you intend to, you rarely teach them how to develop their self-discipline. Or maybe it is because your parents never taught you how to develop yours.

— Next Page »