January 2012-Letter from the Editor

January 1, 2012 by
New Year 2012

"We will open the book.  Its pages are blank.  We are going to put words on them ourselves.  The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day."  ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce We LOVE the New Year's Holiday!  We invite you to join us in making 2012 your healthiest year yet!  As you do so, it's helpful to first review the past year.  Ask yourself these questions: 1. What am I thankful for this past year? 2. What did I learn in 2011? 3. What obstacles or who do I need to release to move forward towards my healthiest potential in 2012? 4. What was my happiest/most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Inspiration, Mental Wellness, Motivation

9 Months of Resolutions

January 1, 2012 by
mom baby

What’s so special about 9 months?  Well, for starters, it is how long it takes for the human body to create new life and bring it to term, it’s also the amount of time that mom’s should give themselves to get back into shape – at the very least! For some moms it will happen quicker and others it will take longer, but the key is to not rush your body.  Here are some “resolutions” to help you get your body back over 9 months.  Not a “brand new” mom, these exercises will still work for any mom returning to fitness! Month 1: Nice and easy Your body is in major recovery mode right now.  If … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adjustment/Transition, Mindful Parents, Motivation, Women's Health

Setting New Year’s Resolutions

January 1, 2012 by
Sunrise above the Dead Sea

 “To know and not to do is not to know” (Buddha) What could that possibly have to do with the topic of this article??? Well, let’s look at the headline again: “Setting New Year’s Resolutions”. First of all I would like to share with you a strategy to identify a relevant New Year’s resolution for  yourself. But secondly, to help you make it more likely that you will actually follow through with it. You might consider smoking cessation, eating healthier and losing weight, reconciling with an  estranged friend or relative, renovating your home or other ideas. Now before you ultimately decide … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Adult Mental Health, Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Mental Wellness, Motivation

BOOK REVIEW – Grief and Grieving by Debra Holland M.S. Ph.D.

December 30, 2011 by

“Tis the season to be merry and full of good cheer – unless you are grieving due to bereavement, the breakup of a relationship, job loss, moving from your home, not being with your family, or missing holidays of the past.” This is the opening line of the press release for the new book by Debra Holland M.S. Ph.D. and unfortunately it is true that the year’s biggest holiday celebrations can indeed be a source emotional pain for those who may either lack the ‘perfect family’ the media is continually projecting, or have suffered some loss or trauma elsewhere in their lives. In such … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grief/Loss, Mental Wellness, Resources