02nd September 2009
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Who knew how much a horse could teach a person? As a long-time dog owner and animal lover, I was always aware of the powerful healing potential animals can have. I always knew instinctively - and now I kno...
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28th August 2009
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If you've been sitting on some dreams of your own lately, or have been feeling stuck in some area of your own life, here are a few simple steps (simple, but not always so easy) that I'm using to stay focus...
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26th August 2009
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We moms have a tough path to walk as we help our daughters navigate the sometimes choppy waters of growing up girl. It's our job to protect our children and do our best to keep them safe and healthy, yet w...
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18th May 2009
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By any traditional nutritionist's account, the weekend I just spent in Denver with my college girlfriends would rate as "bad for my health," with the possible unwanted side effects of weight gain, inflamma...
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18th May 2009
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Have you ever had a time where you were just thrown into a place of panic or worry about your child? Where you could barely function because all you could do was think about this thing or that thing that ...
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18th May 2009
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"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot keep it from themselves." - James M. Barrie
As I write this, I am looking at beautiful pictures that my friend, and fellow Mastermind member, ...
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18th May 2009
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"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss
In my last issue, I talked about the importance of tapping into your strengths, tale...
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13th February 2009
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I've noticed that I'm feeling slower, more tired, and less social than is typical for me. Instead of making plans and staying busy, I'm finding that I am craving the coziness of my house. Instead of going ...
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18th January 2009
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When I first heard about Oprah's claim that she was embarrassed and mad at herself for her recent weight gain over the past 2 years, I was annoyed. "Come on, Oprah," I thought to myself, "you are a brilli...
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01st December 2008
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Money may be tight these days (and we're all feeling the angst of that possibility, even if we're not personally feeling the pinch yet), yet it is still critical for us to prioritize our health and well be...
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30th October 2008
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"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Albert Einstein
Have you ever found yourself stuck, trying to make a change, but being unsure where to start and in...
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10th October 2008
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Remember that song? It was quite popular back in the late '80s, and still hearing it today, makes me smile (click here if you'd like to see a little cartoon and hear the jingle). Although the song had a c...
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03rd September 2008
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"Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind." - Buddha
"What we repeatedly think shapes our world." Jack Kornfield (The Wise Heart)
Is self-...
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20th June 2008
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Have you seen the new documentary movie, Young At Heart, yet? (If not, don't worry, I won't spoil it). The film is about a chorus group ("Young At Heart") of men and women between the ages of 70 and 92 w...
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15th May 2008
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"Be the change you wish to see in the world." (Gandhi)
I have always loved this quote. I think it resonates deeply with me because I tend to be a "fixer." If I see something not working, I want it to...
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Karen Schachter is a clinical social worker and nutrition counselor who works with adults and children to help them develop positive relationships with food and their bodies.
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