Archive for October, 2009
Where’s Ilya? Help a Manatee
Ilya is play hide and seek with the Fish and Wildlife Service. They’re pretty sure they’ve found Ilya in New York – Now to try to bring him back to warm waters!
We humans have a responsibility to all forms of life on our planet. Saving Ilya is as important to us as it is to [...]
October 16, 2009
Tags: biologists, Fish and Wildlife Service, Ilya, Key West, manatee, New York, wandering manatee Posted in: Motivation 
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Green Spaces Promote a Healthier You
It’s Time to Go Green!
Researchers conclude that the “closer you live to nature, the healthier you’re likier to be.”
Take time to connect with nature each day, each week. Take those you love with you for a walk, run, or bike ride in the park. It’s good for you, it’s good for them.
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October 16, 2009
Tags: anxiety, depression, green spaces, health, love, nature Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Need a Job – 5 Tips
It is Important to Work!
Work provides security, it allows us to enjoy the finer things of life, and it provides us with a sense of dignity and self respect. Everyone who wants to work should be able to work.
Not working, BTW, is a recent phenomenon, we humans were designed to work – it is important [...]
October 15, 2009
Tags: business, career, dignity, grad school, network, respect, strengths, tips, work Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Child Proof Your Child for Halloween
It’s Up to Us to Keep Our Children Safe on Halloween
Using a bit of common sense can make halloween trick or treating a nice night of child fantasy and enjoyment – WITH PARENTAL GUIDANCE.
Here are several tips to keep your child safe and happy on halloween:
[Read the rest here: http://www.examiner.com/x-25530-SF-Dental-Health-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Halloween-dental-health-and-safety-tips
This Halloween when your children go [...]
October 15, 2009
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Dr. Weil’s 12 Herbal Tips to Knock Out the flu
It Flu Season
The good news is that we can prepare ourselves mentally and emotionally to handle the flu.
Research is clear – Optimists are healthier. If the flu hits, think of it this way, your immune system is being made stronger. While it builds itself up, here are 6 of Dr. Weil’s herbal tips to put [...]
October 15, 2009
Tags: congestion, flu, flu season, garlic, herbal, optimist, remedies, research, sore throat, vitamin c, well Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Today’s Hero
Today’s Hero – Sensed Something Wrong – Acted
That’s What Real Heroes Do – They Recognize & React.
A teacher and principal sensed something wrong when a fellow teacher failed to show for work – they checked the teacher’s home. The home was filled with carbon monoxide – They acted – The teacher, his wife, and children [...]
October 15, 2009
Tags: carbon monoxide, faulty furnace, hero, principal, rescue, shout out, teacher Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Dr. Oz’s 25 Tips for Good Health
Good Health is Our Legacy – Believe it!
10 of Dr. Oz’s 25 healthy guidelines –
Read the entire story & get all 25 tips here: http://health.msn.com/fitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100246392
1. ROTF, LMAO
2. Don’t skip breakfast
3. Hit the sack
4. Admire your work
5. Don’t pamper your bad back
6. Taste the colors
7. Brushing is not enough
8. Take a deep belly breath
9. [...]
October 14, 2009
Tags: back, breakfast, brush, Dr. Oz, good health, healthy, laugh, legacy, sleep, teeth Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Praying is Healthy
Prayer is Good for Us
According to Psychology Today, practicing your faith has amazing benefits.
Here is a snipit from their story [read the rest here]
Religion is a source of hope and optimism
Research in psychology indicates that positive attitudes are good for our health. For example, people who are optimistic about their chances of recovery from major [...]
October 14, 2009
Tags: diseases, faith, hope, optimism, prayer, psychology, recovery, religion Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Dogs Think of Him as a Hero
How Do You Rescue 10,000 Dogs? One Dog at a Time
Randy Grim of St. Louis, MO, is our hero today. Here’s a guy who will go anywhere to rescue abandoned dogs, fix them up, and get them into homes.
We need more Randy Grims in our lives – Yet, it is TERRIFIC to have ONE RANDY [...]
October 14, 2009
Tags: compassion, dog, hero, rescue, St. Louis, stray rescue Posted in: Motivation No Comments
Happiness is Possible – NOW!
Happiness is possible, NOW.
It’s a choice and a path. Here are two quick tips to be happy RIGHT NOW:
1. Really use your imagination and picture this moment as the happiest moment of your life – what would it look like?
2. Recall a wonderful moment in all its richness of one of your happiest experiences. [...]
October 13, 2009
Tags: amusement, awe, create, experience, grace, happiness, imagination, joy, life, picture, positive emotions, possible, pride, richness Posted in: Motivation No Comments
