Is there a dream that you’ve been hanging onto that you’ve not yet accomplished? You might want to travel the world, learn another language, write a novel, complete a marathon, or many other things. I’m talking about any deep desire that excites you that you keep putting off for various reasons – like when you [...]
Entries from December 2008
Live your dreams
December 31st, 2008 · No Comments · career, exercise, fun, happiness, inspiration, relationships, self care
Tags: 31 days of self care·dreams·primary food
Watch your language
December 30th, 2008 · No Comments · inspiration, love, mindfulness, self care
“If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” That’s what my mom used to say to me and my sister – usually when we were fighting or complaining about something. This oft-quoted saying used to just annoy me. But now I realize how important it really is, especially when it [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·encouragement·inspiration·love·self talk
Renew and revitalize with a cleanse
December 29th, 2008 · No Comments · cleanse, food, mindfulness, self care
If you feel like you’ve had too much to eat over the holidays, it’s fine to take a break from eating. As long as you have no serious medical problems that would prohibit you from doing so, taking a day or two to cleanse your body with a fast is a healthy way to give [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·cleanse·diet·digestion·fast·food·Health
Get what you want – start now
December 28th, 2008 · No Comments · career, exercise, food, happiness, love, relationships, self care
The Law of Attraction states that whatever you focus on expands. If this is the universal truth, doesn’t it make sense to only focus on what you want? And yet, most of the time, all we do is focus on what we don’t want. We say things like – I don’t want to be fat. [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·law of attraction·manifestation
Clear clutter out for new energy
December 27th, 2008 · No Comments · career, environment, fun, happiness, relationships, self care
Want to get ready for the new year by bringing fresh energy into your life? Start by cleaning up a portion of your home. Feng Shui is the art of creating harmonious flow in the house – making sure that the energy within is good and that no area gets stagnant. Each area of the [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·children·clutter·environment·family·feng shui·happiness·Health·love·prosperity·relationships·wealth
Help others with clothing donations
December 26th, 2008 · No Comments · environment, self care
Did you get a bunch of new clothes for Christmas or Chanuka? Why not donate some of your older clothes to the less fortunate? By getting rid of clothes that no longer suit you or that you don’t love, you’re making room for new and better clothes that fit you and your life. Donating your [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·charity·environment·goodwill·housing works
Connect with your family
December 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments · love, relationships, self care
There’s no price that you can put on your time. It’s a non-renewable resource, and the amount we ultimately have in our lifetime is unknown. So what better way to show that you care about someone by spending some of your time with them? Getting to know your family, especially your elders, connects you to [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·ancestry·family·history·love
Why laughter really is the best medicine
December 24th, 2008 · No Comments · fun, happiness, self care
It’s said that laughter is the best medicine – and there are plenty of studies that prove it. Among its many benefits, laughter has shown to be: Good for the heart Therapeutic for cancer patients Helpful for coping with stress Laughter boosts your immune system, relieves tension, relaxes your muscles, stretches your facial muscles, triggers [...]
Tags: 31 days of self care·comedy·fun·happiness·laughter club·love

