For long term change, watch the calendar, not the clock. Studies find that people seeking long-term results to get healthier, eat better, lose weight, etc. were better motivated by long-term benefits (reducing heart risks, remaining mobile longer, etc.) So stop watching the scale every day or checking your muscles in the…
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Weight loss – the holy grail for many people – has to be worked right, apparently, to see results. Eating less does not achieve weight loss – as per common belief. If you go on a very low-energy diet a.k.a. “starvation diet”, it can actually hamper your weight loss, instead of…
A father and his son, a young adult, were driving to the cottage. The father was worried, because his son had fallen into companionship with people who might lead him astray, and he was trying to help his son see that it was time for him to take his life a…
This is a continuation of yesterday’s post “A Friendly Fight“. Ten rules for friendly fighting: or how to ensure that conflicts will strengthen your relationship instead of harm it. Embrace conflict. There is no need to fear it. Conflict is normal, even healthy. Differences between you mean that there are things…
For some people, this is a truly radical idea: There is no need to fight with your partner. Ever. Accusations, recriminations, character assassination, threats, name-calling, and cursing, whether delivered at top volume or with a quiet sarcastic sneer, damage a relationship, often irrevocably. Nobody needs to be a monster or to…
Question: What’s the difference between finger pointing and finger painting? Here’s the answer: Finger painting is more colorful and fun. Other than that, they’re both childish games. Can you get through the day without blaming anyone for anything. That’s tougher than it looks … not blaming a colleague or friend or…
When John Lennon said “Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.” he was probably just playing with words, but you know, he was right. There are a lot of mysteries. There are many hopes and many dreams. There is much to be imagined. Remember when you were young and your head…
