The Positive Power of Negative Thinking
Jan. 29, 2010 - As one who consistently promotes the idea of a positive mindset, I may be accused of being inconsistent if I write about negative thinking. Yet I am convinced negative thinking is one of the more neglected elements in an effective fitness program. Let me explain.
Beyond Dieting--Affirmative Eating
Jan. 18, 2010 - Dean Ornish, MD, the founder of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute, has long argued that comprehensive lifestyle changes can make a difference in preventing or reversing coronary heart disease. These changes include "stress management, moderate exercise, group support and a low-fat, whole-foods nutrition plan. Most people experience substantial improvements in weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, vitality, and quality of life."
Get Smart: Increase Your Emotional Intelligence
Did you ever wonder why some nurses come to work happy and optimistic despite persistent problems, such as staffing shortages and difficult patients? The usual explanation is personality: Some people are simply positive and optimistic; others are negative and pessimistic.
Being 'Right' Poses Hidden Perils to Building Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Watching the US presidential debates, I marveled at the intense conviction of the candidates--each shaking his head in utter disbelief at the other’s wrong-headedness--trying to prove that his world view, his opinions were “right,” and the other’s “wrong.” Of course, that is the nature of politics. But out here in the complex, complicated world of nuance we actually live in, what’s “right” is not so clearly obvious.
Fire Pits Provide Fresh Way to Enjoy Outdoor Grilling
There is absolutely nothing that brings back the great memories of bygone times like roasting hotdogs on outdoor fire pits. For most of us, a traditional campfire built on the ground in the forest is practically impossible to recreate but an outdoor fire pit is an easy addition to any backyard. It allows you to once again enjoy the taste of food cooked outside over an open fire and the ambiance of a cozy fire on a chilly night.
Improve Your Communication - Say What You Mean
For me, communication is important to many things in life. Particularly in the relationships we have with the people around us at work and at home.