What is communication in relationship? It’s the ability to discuss freely, without the fear of retribution or intimidation, one’s thoughts and feelings. By allowing each party to openly share and be vulnerable, dialogue can progress to a more intimate level. As this occurs, trust and safety are achieved which provide … Read More
Stop Body Judgement
Are you negatively judging your body? Try doing less of the following: Standing in front of the mirror Pinching fat Weighing yourself daily Comparing your body to others such as friends, relatives, siblings Comparing your body to models/actresses in magazines or on T.V. Negative talk/criticism about your body Judging the … Read More
Time Management
At the end of a day have you ever wondered what you accomplished, or didn’t? Time has a way of slipping past doesn’t it? It happens to everyone at one time or another. Even the best planners can miss a beat occasionally. It’s how you plan and think ahead and … Read More
“If you trust me with your time, I’ll spend it wisely.” –Andrew Peterson
I heard this quote in a song by the great writer Andrew Peterson, in his song Many Roads. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23OjHJCpPao When was the last time you stopped to evaluate your relationships with your friends, family and even co-workers? When you are sitting at your office or classroom, are you making the … Read More
Preparing for Social Eating Gatherings
The holidays may be over, but social gathering still exist outside of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years parties. Here are some helpful tips in preparing yourself for food-centered gatherings: Don’t arrive hungry—snack before, even if it’s a piece of fruit. It’s ok to save up a little fat or protein … Read More
“Don’t worry, I’ll hold your stuff…” –Cargo Shorts
I read this quote the other day and it made me pause to think about the fashion trend that landed somewhere in the early 90’s and has managed to hang around. Perhaps the popular men’s shorts are a little more than holding one’s wallet, keys, and anything else one can … Read More
How Does the Media Affect Body Image?
Today, we are bombarded with magazines and television shows that portray a false idea of beauty—thin, toned, tall, tan. It seems like women go to great lengths to achieve this “ideal” beauty. It is so tempting to peek at magazine covers while waiting in line at the grocery store. After … Read More
New Years Resolutions?
It’s 2011. Have you make a resolution? Are you jumping on the band wagon of things to change—lose weight, stop smoking, eat “healthier”? All of these are great ideas, not to knock that. One common theme I see in all of these is the need to change YOU. Isn’t the … Read More
Foundations for Friendship
Who is a true friend? What does it take to maintain friendships? Whom do you want as your friends? These are, or should be, some of the questions we ask ourselves to really know whom are our friends. We often experience life with many people around us. We choose certain … Read More
Accomplishments
It’s been said “Failure is not the worst thing in the world. The very worst is not to try.” What have you tried lately that has added dimension to your life? How often have you seen concepts or ideas put into place by others that you had and thought about … Read More