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Lighthouse

By Susan Liddy

"We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee." Marian Wright Edelman

Do you ever feel like you are rushing around aimless in the dark? Like you are running blindfolded with your hands outstretched, hoping that you don't crash into anything that will break or at a minimum leave a bruise?

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oceanwalk

By Susan Liddy

"It is the ability to choose that makes us human." Madeleine L'Engle

How often do you find yourself saying I “should” do this or “have” to do that? If you are like most people, “should” and “have to” are the condiments of your every day language. Essentially, you are using guilt to motivate yourself, or attempting to.

Posted in: Adventure | Lifestyle and Self Care | Articles
Freedom

By Susan Liddy

"While we have the gift of life, it seems to me the only tragedy is to allow part of us to die whether it is our spirit, our creativity or our glorious uniqueness." Gilda Radner

In our busy lives, we seldom take time to let our inner creativity flow and we are so busy nurturing and caring for others that we forget what makes us unique and special. Releasing our creativity is a wonderful way to celebrate our uniqueness and move beyond the rational barriers that adult life keeps in place.

Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care | Motherhood | Articles
Self Care

By Susan Liddy

For many women, the urge to nurture and care for everyone around us is strong. If you're like most women I know, you probably put the needs of others before yourself. Not just at home with your family, but on the job, with friends, and in every other aspect of your life.

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Stress
By Susan Liddy

What comes to mind when you think of struggling yet staying stuck? I envision a bug caught in a spider's web who struggles to get free only to become more stuck. Or how about someone caught in quicksand struggling to get out when what they need to do is stay calm and s-l-o-w-l-y make their way to the edge?

Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care | Motherhood | Articles
Mowing

by Susan Liddy

All you out there with dishes in the sink and dirty clothes on the floor! It's there because you don’t like doing it... even though you love how it feels when it's done.

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Keys

by Susan Liddy

Many of us know the importance of a healthy lifestyle. When we're in the right frame of mind, we can focus on eating right, exercising daily. We go to the gym and diligently check off our exercises. We carefully measure out portion sizes. We get enough rest and we rise early, ready to greet the day. The pounds start melting away, our clothes are fitting better. We're looking and feeling great about ourselves!

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Keys to Empowering Habits

by Susan Liddy

Life coaches talk a lot about disempowering habits, don't they? Things like procrastinating, gossiping... smoking, overeating, and all of those behaviors that don't serve us. Disempowering habits are like instant gratification. They may not lead you to long term satisfaction and confidence, but for a moment, you can feel better. Why?

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Simplicity

by Susan Liddy

We've heard it and we've said it over and over... life is hard! Today's world offers so many options and opportunities. We want to do and be our very best, in all areas, all of the time.

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tmeblnc

It's easy to get overwhelmed by the multitude of tasks to be completed each day. Adding to the frustration, it seems like days literally fly by, landing us at the end of it feeling like we haven't accomplished much.

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pstitgrl

By Susan Liddy

Do you feel stressed for a lot of the time? Do you carry a sense of heaviness, as life keeps piling on responsibilities and obligations?

You're in good company. A recent survey showed that globally, 23% of women say they feel "super-stressed!" We have high pressure jobs (inside and outside of the home), we're in constant demand, and at the end of a typical day… we're spent.

 

Susan's Fabulous Fifty

Posted in: Adventure | Lifestyle and Self Care | FABulous Fifty

I dare you to...

  1. introduce yourself to your neighbors
  2. go out today without any makeup on
  3. get a full physical exam
  4. get the number from someone you want to get to know more
  5. share a secret about yourself with someone
Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care | FABulous Fifty
Values
  1. Patience
  2. Communication
  3. Laughter
  4. Diligence
  5. Joy
  6. Rejuvenation
Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care | FABulous Fifty
Journaling
  1. Expand on a recent Aha! Moment.
  2. Describe 3 feelings you've had lately.
  3. List 5 Truth Affirmations and what they say about you.
  4. Draw a picture.
  5. Journal about something you learned today.
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Happiness
  1. Forgive
  2. Watch a sunrise
  3. Do the Smallest Step
  4. Smile at Strangers
  5. Meditate
  6. Send a Silent Blessing

 

Websites to Support you Further

Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care | Links

ww5.FitnessMagazine.com

A web site dedictaed to helping women live healthier, everyday. You'll find expert advice from the editors of the magazine on topics like healthy eating, optimizing your workout routine, and managing stress. Lots of exercise, health, and nutrition information. Offers Personal Fitness Planners, daily tips, fitness calculators and calorie charts to help you reach your fitness goals.

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www.Helpguide.org

Helpguide's mission is to empower you to make educated health and lifestyle choices for yourself and your family. They offer accurate, easily accessible non-commercial articles and references on mental health, lifestyle, and aging issues.

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FitDay is a free online diet and weight-loss journal. The FitDay journal allows you to track your diet and activities with no guess work. This lets you take control of your diet and fitness and achieve your fitness goals.

 

Recommended Reading

Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care
author(s): Pam Peeke
cover of Body for Life for Women: A Woman's Plan for Physical and Mental Transformation
asin: 1579546013
binding: Hardcover
list price: $27.95 USD
amazon price: $24.66 USD


Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care
author(s): Don Miguel Ruiz
cover of The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book)
asin: 1878424319
binding: Paperback
list price: $12.95 USD
amazon price: $33.33 USD


Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care
author(s): Angeles Arrien
cover of The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom
asin: 1591792525
binding: Hardcover
list price: $21.95 USD
amazon price: $45.91 USD


Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care
author(s): Dan Millman
cover of Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
asin: 1932073205
binding: Paperback
list price: $12.95 USD
amazon price: $34.51 USD


Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care
author(s): Joseph Goldstein
cover of One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism
asin: 0062517015
binding: Paperback
list price: $14.99 USD
amazon price: $11.98 USD


Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care
author(s): Jamieson Haverkampf
cover of Mom Minus Dad: The Essential Resource Guide for Busy Adults with a Newly Widowed Parent
asin: 1934953199
binding: Paperback
list price: $14.95 USD
amazon price: $19.89 USD


 

Aspiring Women

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Michell Provax

Michell Provax knows a thing or two about organizing. She understands the desire to get organized, and the challenges this presents. Michell will not only help you organize your closets, craft areas, junk drawers, under-counter areas, photos and more, she will teach you how to keep it that way. Michell understands that some of your clutter represents attachments to unresolved issues. Her approach is one of gentle kindness, with lots of patience AND compassionate accountability.

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Women's Health | Aspiring Women
Elaine Murphy

A few years ago I had the pleasure of working with Elaine Murphy on one of my top personal goals, healthy eating. Not only did Elaine help me develop a weekly menu plan and grocery list, she worked with me at my pace... teaching me how to shop, cook and meal plan, and eat what's right for my body.

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Sandra Taylor-Furst

I met Sandy at a Law of Attraction seminar in San Francisco. We sat across from each other at lunch and immediately connected. Little did we know that the Law of Attraction was at play right then!

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Lori Marie

Many women have creative passion and talent yet fear they can't make a career out of it. I was watching the Martha Stewart television show last week and was amazed by Lori Marie. Watching her chat with Martha as she created a "no-sew pattern pet portrait", I knew she was an Aspiring Woman!

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Motherhood | Aspiring Women
Lauren Bank Deen

What do these things have in common?

  • a cook
  • a writer
  • a producer
  • a bunch of kids and,
  • a bunch of adults

Lauren Bank Deen and Kitchen Playdates!

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Shannon Silva

Shannon D Silva, of Home Spa Solutions, teaches women how to slow down and get pampered so they can experience the unparalleled bliss of having the spa come to them.

Her mission to Spa America was ignited when her father was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. This fuels her passion to educate and empower people, especially women, to take care of others while taking care of themselves.

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Michelle Melendez

Michelle Melendez is a go-getter who doesn't let any life challenge get in her way. Growing up 30- minutes out of Chico, California; Her father a machine operator, and her mother a dental assistant. She graduated mid-term from high school in 1991.

Posted in: Career and Money | Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Chrystal Bougon

Chrystal is a "high - tech refugee". After spending 15 years in high tech a lay off during the DOT COM bust, left her wondering "what will I do when I grow up?" She was thirty-five then and chose to downshift from "Internet speed" to take some time to answer this question.

Posted in: Lifestyle and Self Care | Aspiring Women
Jamieson Haverkampf

Jamieson Haverkampf loves to write and has always dreamed of authoring some sort of fiction novel. In August 2001, however, fate brought her down a different writing road. Below is Jamieson’s story, in her own words, and how she turned a family crisis into a life experience that would accomplish a dream while helping people worldwide…

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