Getting Past What Holds You Back with Baby Boomer Weight Loss Expert Scott 'Q' Marcus
OK, I’ll admit, when I first saw the first video below, I thought it was cool. However, I did not consider it to be “alive.” However, after you watch the second video, I think you might – like me – consider these sculptures to actually be alive. They have survival mechanisms and simple brains. Either way, these two videos will fascinate you. Enjoy
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Fear is usually something that happens when we get too far into the future. Most of the time, we’re doing all right in the present tense. But, something happens and we spin it out into the future. We imagine “worst case scenarios,” picturing all that could go wrong rather than what could go right. Because we are painting the negative so boldly, our emotions adjust, our bodies tighten, we become frightened.
By Jan Verhoeff
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Have you ever felt that incredible weight of the world on your shoulders, spinning out of hand? I’m here to show you ways to relieve that overwhelming feeling of stress that just sends you reeling into the pit of doom.
1. Step back and find the humor.
Today I was visiting with a friend, after several months of missing her. I mentioned that my son was out of control these days, and we talked about how we’d both threatened our sons with not making their next birthday if they didn’t settle down. Neither of us would do anything to hurt our sons, and they know that. But suddenly we both felt the humor in our empty threats. Their behavior seemed less extreme and we knew we’d be able to get through the next moment because we were laughing at the last moments.
2. Go ahead and cry your heart out.
Tears are cleansing. Allow your tears to wipe clean the heavy burdens you’ve carried. Accept that part of life as what it is and move past the stressor to a new step. Sometimes we forget the blessing of rain upon dry land. When the storms come, the land may be barren, but as sure as the raindrops fall, there’s life beneath the surface. [Read more…]
Being in the MomentI found an interesting post on lifetick.com and it reminded me that we need to focus as much (if not more) on why we do what we do as we focus on how we do what we do. A reminder that it’s about feelings more than actions.
An excerpt from the post I found:
In its simplest form, goal appreciation is basically being able to sit back and appreciate the fruits of one’s labour. In other words, being able to appreciate what it is you have just achieved. Toasting the success, savouring the moment, cherishing that sense of accomplishment in all its glory. Now I’m guessing some of you are already saying “Oh yes I’m familiar with this and it certainly is talked about, so what is the he on about?” Well, it goes a bit deeper. Because in this newly created definition the concept extends to a period well before a goal is actually achieved. It in fact goes way back to the goals very conception. Not only that but it then continues to evolve and grow throughout the entire journey…
And if one were to retain anything from this post then this would be the point: The essence of goal appreciation is “being in the moment”. What does this mean? It means doing what you love and loving what you do. It means doing it well or not doing it at all. It means taking that task that may be one of a thousand toward a goal you are achieving and doing it with passion and commitment because anything less will only take away from the final completion of that goal and of course the appreciation that is to follow that event. But there is more (there’s always more). We always think that everything in life is about the destination. I contend that it is in fact the journey that matters. Without the journey, there is no destination and if you haven’t focused yourself on each step along the way, then you haven’t really gained all that you could from the journey.
Sometimes it’s difficult – especially during stressful times – to stay inspired and to take joy in the day-to-day happenings of life. Between a job, family, responsibilities, and the general state of the world, life can feel overwhelming. At times like these, it is especially important to stop for a minute, take a deep breath, and look for the beauty that surrounds you. It might not feel much, but it’s there – and you are a part of it. Then, before you do anything else, spread that feeling by complimenting the next person you see.
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