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Why is it that most resolutions fail? It is because they are not rooted to a deeply held desire. The Bottom Line is this: While people may consciously want the outcome, subconsciously they prefer what they have, to doing what it would take to achieve that outcome. Learn how to make resolutions that you...
Science has shown the multifaceted benefits associated with the focused relaxation and how it positively affects a diverse population, but how they are benefited is more complex. To break it down, there are three main areas where benefits are noted. They are mentally, physically and systemically. Learn how each is impacted by use of...
Stress has been listed as one of the major causative factors for preventable disease. It is known to set in to motion an unhealthy chain of events within the body, causing damage to health. Just as damage can be derived from stress related illness, studies now show that the body can be healed through...
In the third part of this five part series on focused relaxation, the emphasis is on its benefits. One of its most endearing aspects is its flexibility. It can be done by almost anyone, almost anywhere. How many other forms of exercise can boast that? While it can be done by most people, there...
Focused relaxation has two main components: mental and physical. Physically, the muscles throughout the body begin to release tension. Mentally, the mind is quieted and focused inwardly on the body and breath at that very moment, a state of mind is then created in which stressors, negative self-talk, and other worries can be eliminated...
So what does someone need to do to turn things around if improved health their goal? First of all, stop putting off making good choices until some mystical time in the future. Jump in! You can start making healthier choices the next time you are faced with a choice. Learn twenty ways to get...
What does being healthy mean? Just because you are not sick or ill does not mean you are “healthy”. Health encompasses a comprehensive state of being. This state of being can be broken down into physical health, mental health, emotional and relationship health. All of which are vital parts of total health. Learn how...
Activity is vital to life. It keeps your metabolism strong and your body in good working order. Active movement strengthens, slims and tones your body. It also keeps your heart and lungs working at their optimum efficiency. Learn the benefits of incorporating more activity into your life. Here are routine pit stops to make...
While you cannot control the stressors in life, through focused relaxation, you can begin to control your innate reaction to them. By practicing them regularly you will build up your tolerance to stressors and begin to create youthful resiliency. By practicing them regularly you will build up your tolerance to stressors and begin to...
Today people can get more things done in less time. That sounds like a good thing, except instead of using this extra time for restoration, people just to find more things to do. How often do you say, “I am so busy” but always find more things to fill your time? The desire to...
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