Where are you when it comes to breakfast? Are you eating a meal fit for a King or do you skip breakfast altogether? No matter where you fall on this spectrum, one thing is for sure; traditional breakfast foods like cereal and pastries are not the healthiest choice. By far one of the biggest mistakes …
6 Smart Ways to Get Your Kid to Take Their Medicine
In parenting, there’s never a shortage of frustrating situations. Whether it’s cute but tiring mischief, their refusal to stay put when told to, or simple things such as bath and bedtime, they tend to have pretty clear ideas about the way things ought to be. But when it comes to taking medicine, getting a child …
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Episode 20 Create a lifestyle that results in more energy
Creating a lifestyle that results in more energy may mean you’ll need to take a few things off your plate. Don’t worry, when you practice some of these suggestions, you’ll find that you become more productive even though you are working less. Have you ever been trying to fall asleep but your mind keeps trying …
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Good Sleep is the Challenge!
Can you sleep your way to better health? I’d like to challenge you to get good sleep. I have written extensively about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. This challenge will be extremely enjoyable for you because getting into a deep sleep feels amazing! You can work with your doctor to learn better …
Why I gave up nonstick cookware and what I use instead
Nonstick Cookware Problems I want to share why I gave up nonstick cookware and then let you know what I now use instead. I first heard that non-stick cookware (Teflon) was toxic about 14-15 years ago. The danger isn’t just in the chipped pieces, but even brand new Teflon releases toxic fumes when it is …
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Habit #21 Surprise! Flossing is as important as brushing, so start today!
This is the third week of building healthier habits and I am proud of you for sticking with me through the #31habits series! Even if you only implement a few of the habits you will be doing good! Flossing is today’s habit! So, let’s talk about your teeth. I know you probably brush your teeth …
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Habit #12 Forgive people even if they don’t “deserve” it
Today’s habit is one that will take practice. Are you ready for Habit #12? Let’s learn how to forgive people even if they don’t “deserve” it. The word forgive is defined as a verb meaning “to stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake or to cancel a debt.” Wow. That’s …
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Habit #11 Self care is not selfish; it’s important
There are certain things that trigger a turning point in our journey through life where the need for better self care becomes much more intense. For example, a health crisis, the death of a loved one, a divorce or children leaving home. Don’t wait until a melt-down to begin taking care of yourself. Think of …
Habit #9 Rethink the most important meal of the day
Unless you are already in peak health condition, you need to eat a good breakfast with high quality protein. Those in peak condition might try intermittent fasting, for the rest of us eating breakfast with a good source of quality protein can help us keep our blood sugar levels balanced. Compared to breakfast-skippers, children and …
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Habit #8 Walk a little every day for a happy mood boost
Walk a little every day for a happy mood boost. If you are unable to walk, sit by a window and move your arms. Do whatever movement you can do; preferably outside. Listen, if you can walk, you should be grateful and do it as much as you can. Walking is something I once took …
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Habit #6 Create better sleep habits to restore energy
You should spend about a third of each day restoring energy. If not, you should be! Having a peaceful oasis to go to when your work day ends and a calm spot to wake up in is one of the best habits you can make. So let’s take a look at a few tips that can help …
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Habit #5 Avoid Drinking Calories for a Healthier Waistline
If we were going in order of importance, this habit would rank #1 in my book. Habit #5 is one you will want to break. That is to stop drinking sodas and other sugary beverages. A waist size over 35 inches in women and over 40 inches in men greatly increases the risk of chronic diseases like …
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Habit #4 Create workflow routines that will streamline your life
Day number four of our #31habits series is going to make you an efficiency expert! We’re going to streamline our workflow routines with just a small amount of effort. We can do this by putting our every day tasks in an order that avoids backtracking. When you arrange your routines in an order that flows efficiently you will be making your routines …
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Habit #3 Stop Working When You Should Be Resting
If you are reading this it means you’ve made it to Day 3 of the #31habitschallenge series! Good for you! I hope you are smiling today because that’s going to make you feel better if you keep doing it! (Make sure you sign up for the daily emails!) Habit #3 is something that I think …
Habit #2 Smile More, Laugh More
We’ve kicked off the series and we’ve started thinking about eliminating energy zappers. I’m a real germaphobe but today we are going to make or improve a habit that is highly contagious. The only thing considered contagious that I want to “catch” is laughter…or a smile. Did you know that smiling and laughing is contagious?? Don’t believe …
Habit #1 Make it your Mission to Eliminate Energy Zappers
Now that we have kicked off the series, let’s get going on our first habit. One of the best habits you can do for yourself and your family is to eliminate things that zap your energy. I’ve been on a quest to do this myself. If you’re a mom, it’s likely there has been a …
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Top 12 EASY Healthy Lifestyle Habits to implement right now!
What easy healthy habits can I implement now that will have a positive impact on my life? Someone recently asked me to give them a list of easy to implement ideas that would have an impact on their health, success and improving their thought life. Here’s what I came up with. There are so many …
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