"The more we study physical activity, the more we realize that it doesn't really matter what you do," Lieberman says. "You don't have to do incredible strength training ... to get some benefits of physical activity. There's all different kinds of physical activity, and it's all good in different ways." *On how chairs with backs … Continue reading Just Move: Debunking Myths About Exercise And Sleep
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How Does Life Purpose Keep You Healthy
Do what you love and love what you do ~ at least like it. You may live longer according to a study: Will a purpose-driven life help you live longer?
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What’s In My (Your) Cup?”
Shared from someone whose cup is full of goodness and inspiration. You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee? "Because someone bumped into me!!!" Wrong answer. You spilled the coffee because there … Continue reading What’s In My (Your) Cup?”
~Guest Post ~ My Cat
Well, not really a guest post but part of an exchange of emails from a friend. I read her email reply early one morning. In the spontaneous recall of her cat it made me smile. I hope you smile as well................ “It's one of those black Hamiltonian cats! There are the grey ones & the … Continue reading ~Guest Post ~ My Cat
Rising To the Occasion
November 6 excerpt from Simple Abundance ~ A DAY BOOK of COMFORT and JOY Sarah Ban Breathnach "In real like serenity depends on coping and coping well. Rising to the occasion.Consider the following scenarios: you have a flat tire on the way to an important business meeting. You find yourself locked out of the house. … Continue reading Rising To the Occasion
The Power Of Food ~ bay leaves
Came across this and figured I would share.These are called "Bay leaves"Many people add bay leaves to foods especially jollof rice(Nigerian), red meat and poultry but do you know why bay leaves are added to food?When asked why, some reply: to add flavor to the food👐 Do you know that If you boil some bay … Continue reading The Power Of Food ~ bay leaves
The role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID-19
“Although we are not aware of good data on the effects of nutritional supplements on risk or severity of COVID-19, existing evidence indicates that supplements of several nutrients can reduce risk or severity of some viral infections, particularly among people with inadequate dietary sources. Therefore, prudence suggests that inadequate intakes of essential minerals and vitamins … Continue reading The role of diet and nutritional supplements during COVID-19
Run The Friggin Dishwasher Twice
Apparently this is advice given in the therapy world. I like this advice! “RUN THE DISHWASHER TWICE. When I was at one of my lowest (mental) points in life, I couldn’t get out of bed some days. I had no energy or motivation and was barely getting by.I had therapy once per week, and on … Continue reading Run The Friggin Dishwasher Twice
Discovering the Momentum of Creative Movement (aka exercise)
An excerpt, one short story, a day from “Simple Abundance - A Daybook Of Comfort and Joy” by Sarah Ban Breathnach April 15: “The body is shaped, disciplined, honored, and in time, trusted. - Martha Graham The world as I know it is divided into two types of women- those who exercise and those who … Continue reading Discovering the Momentum of Creative Movement (aka exercise)
