“What is she thinking?! Why is she always discontent? Why isn’t she grateful for the good things she does have, instead of complaining about what she doesn’t have? I’ve noticed this is her habitual behavior and it makes those around her as miserable as she is. So it gets easy to avoid her; to cut…
Category: Mind
Happy
Cold, windy, grey day. “But it’s late Spring. It’s supposed to be warmer in late Spring,” complain my cold ears, hands and knees as I kneel in the damp earth planting squash starts. Things aren’t always what they should be. I’m thinking the weather reflects the heart-wrenching message I got this morning from…
Willpower and Dieting
“This means that in order to achieve long-term weight control you need to find healthy foods you actually enjoy eating, physical activities you like doing and spend your time making these as convenient and accessible as possible.” Dr. Darya Rose Neuro scientist, Dr. Darya Rose, gives some insight into the workings of our brains particularly…
Overcoming Overwhelm Part 3
This tip for overcoming overwhelm is empowering. I have proven this practical principle in my life time after time. You already know this trick, but maybe you just need to hear it again. Action is the remedy for discouragement. I just start. Sometimes I start by doing a small task or promise myself I’ll work…
Overcoming Overwhelm Part 2
When I have more than I can handle, I want to complain to someone, anyone who will listen. I want to spout off about how much I have to do and how little time I have to do it in. I want some pity and maybe if I’m honest, I want to feel important. (I…
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Grade A Walnuts
Did you know that Chinese mothers feed their children walnuts before an exam? Ancient Chinese wisdom says that the nut, which resembles the brain, helps with recall. Modern Western medical science agrees.