Yoga and Healthy Living – Five Yogic Secrets to Healthy Living
By Ntathu AllenAre you interested in looking after your health? Do you read healthy living magazines and dream of living the sort of life where you always eat well, have enough sleep, and work-out three times a week? But in reality, you drive everywhere, have fast-food takeaways and burn the candle at both ends?
Like most [...]
Ramblings about the Oscars
Last night was Oscar night and I watched most of it along with millions of other people. Because I had not seen the movies it was not as interesting to me as it generally is. The H1N1 bug kept me away this year. I will see the movies when they are released for rental. At [...]
A Lesson From “The Bachelor”
By Irene Conlan -
Now and then I watch “The Bachelor” because I find it such a fascinating display of human nature. Put twenty five women who are interested in the same man in a house together and you have a blueprint for near disaster. The claws come out, the backbiting begins and the gossip rumbles. [...]
I Want to be 6 Again
By Irene Conlan -
I came across this the other day and, as I reflect on Christmas and on how children experience it differently than adults, I decided that maybe you would like it, too. I don’t know who wrote it but I thank whoever did. If you, the author, read this, let me know [...]
Is 85 the New 65? – How to stay young in heart and mind to maximize your life!
Editor’s note: We wish to thank Al Weatherhead for submitting this article to The Self Improvement Blog. Al is the chairman and CEO of Weatherchem Industries in Ohio and author of THE POWER OF ADVERSITY: Tough Times Can Make Your Stronger, Wiser, and Better. A highly successful private manufacturer, Weatherhead has sixty years [...]
Something Good is About to Happen
By Irene Conlan -
Last night on “60 Minutes” an interview was conducted with coach Pete Carroll who has set an awesome record with the USC football team. One of the highest paid coaches in the country, he earns close to 4 million dollars a year. During his tenure he has produced three Heisman trophy winners, [...]
Positive Thinking and Good Health Are Related
By David Nuka -
Optimism is more closely related to good health than you might think. We all know the stories about cancer patients that, through their positive attitude, overcame all and recovered. Pessimists often shun the always-positive views of optimists. They call it wishful thinking, having your head in the clouds. Optimists accept everyone and [...]
Think Positively – It May Save Your Life One Day!
By Martin Mak
To be happy, you need a deep inner conviction that you can shape your own happiness and you don’t need to feel helpless and at the mercy of fate. The zest for life is an important element when it comes to staying healthy. You need to feel that you can take an active [...]
Stop Complaining – It’s Not Good For You
By Linda Binns
I have a challenge for you. Are you up for it? Good, here it is: for one full day (yes, a whole 24 hours) don’t complain – about anything. Seriously, try it. You might be surprised at how difficult it is. I don’t think of myself as a complainer but I have done [...]
How Much Do You Surround Yourself With Positivity?
How often do you surround yourself with positive people? Your answer could mean life or death… seriously!
