by Sara Payne — With the arrival of the new year, many people have put thought into resolutions for change. Perhaps we could also put some thought into two vastly underrated concepts: acceptance and gratitude. If we really understood the gifts that genuine, heart-felt gratitude could bring into our lives, we might see how those […]
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Gratitude journals
November 28, 2012
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by Doreene Clement — Think about how you would complete the following: “Today I am grateful for …” Do you already keep a gratitude journal, or do you incorporate one into your current journaling or diary? If you do not already keep one, you might consider starting a gratitude journal, because keeping a record of […]
Feed your mind and manage your weight
October 5, 2012
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by Kathy Balland — Successful weight management goes beyond simply what you eat. It all really comes down to your thoughts and feelings. By focusing on positive thoughts and emotions, you can attract their future vision of yourself. The following tools can help you make positive changes, such as weight management: affirmations, a gratitude journal, […]
The attitude of gratitude
July 17, 2012
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by Sarah McLean — This is it, the season for gratitude. Wise men and women throughout the ages have encouraged us to feel grateful for what we have. Why? To put it simply, gratitude makes us feel good. When you are feeling grateful, your mind is clear, you have a dearer relationship to the universe […]
Ways to help your teen cope with an economic crisis
March 5, 2012
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by Debra Beck — I remember being a teenager in the early 1970s when we were suffering through a recession. The economic downturn permeated our lives. All that my parents could talk about was the shortage of gas, the higher cost of groceries and how they were going to keep paying the bills. As a […]
April 22, 2013
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