How To Deal With Negative Feedback
As human beings, we are affected by the feedback we receive from those around us. Whether good, bad or neutral, the words we hear and the tone in which they are seasoned, can have a powerful impact on how we feel about ourselves and how we see the world around us. From the time we [...]
How To Relax And Why It's So Important
Image courtesy of markus941 Liz and I went to our second of six birthing classes last night (in preparation for our little boy). I was reluctant at first, figuring we’d spend the whole time doing that awkward breathing thing, but ever since last weeks initial class, I’ve been enjoying the learning process. I think all [...]
Recovering From Sleep Disaster | Community Insight
Image courtesy of Mayr We all want to get better sleep in these hectic days of long hours and high stress. But the fact is, this isn’t always possible. For Liz and I, going out to dinner the other night resulted in upset stomachs and a full night of tossing and turning. We learned what [...]
The Magic Of A Good Night's Sleep And How To Finally Get One
Image courtesy of Dusty Allen Smith Aahh! I slept for 9 straight hours last night. Something I hadn’t done for months. I know, I know, I’ve got that book on sleep and all, but don’t hold it against me. Sleep just hasn’t been my highest priority lately and after waking up this morning I realize [...]
M2A! November Week4: Splurging Without Feeling Like CRAP!
Image courtesy of headyish Before I get to the topic of this post I want to mention two other possible places of interest before you go about your way. First, Sean Platt of Writer Dad is sharing a guest post on Up-And-Coming-Blogger today with which he will be laying down some hints of our latest [...]
M2A! November Week3: Eat Less, Live Longer?
Image courtesy of Adriana Lukas If you get a chance, be sure to check out the two part series that Sean Platt and myself had the chance to share at ProBlogger. It’s about the how’s and why’s of having a blogging buddy. Yesterday was part one and today, Darren will be publishing part two. Now [...]
M2A! November Week2: 3 Months Without Sugar
Image courtesy of rumpleteaser Both Liz and I are border line hypoglycemic which means we are extra sensitive to simple carbohydrates. Too many cookies and we crash. This brings on dizziness, headaches, short tempers and sometimes even nausea. But this doesn’t mean we can’t eat those cookies in moderation or have a delicious doughnut now [...]
M2A! November Week1: The Soy Controversy Continues
Image courtesy of elgarydaly I consider both my wife and I to be healthy eaters. Sure, we have a sweet tooth on occasion, but for the most part we stick to whole grains, fresh veggies and lean meats. But one thing that has been a solid staple in our diet for many years has been [...]
M2A! October Week4: The Benefits Of Intentionally Stressing Your System
Recently I was doing some googling when I came upon “Some Facts On Exercise“. As I was reading through the page I was hit by the simplicity of the idea of ‘intentionally stressing our bodies so we can maintain good health‘. Now I know this concept is far from a revolutionary idea when it comes [...]
M2A! October (Exercise) Week 3: The Progress
For week2 of Motivate2ACTION! we had the pleasure of hearing from Leo Babauta of zenhabits as he shared some great tips on exercise motivation. But today I want to expand on my post from week1 and talk more about “finding ways to PROVE to our bodies and our minds that regular exercise is what we [...]
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