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- Make Today a Better Day - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIf you are like most people, you started out the year with dreams, good intentions, and new hopes. However, it's all too easy to let busy schedules, work priorities, stress, and inclement weather cloud over the optimism of those great objectives. While anticipating the arrival of your goals is ...
Views: 2651 - Are You a Foodie or an Emotional Eater? - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyAre you a foodie? A foodie is a term invented in 1981 by Paul Levy and Ann Barr, who used it in the title of their 1984 book The Official Foodie Handbook. The term is used to describe someone who seeks out and enjoys new restaurants, foods, and wines. is a term used to describe someone who seeks ...
Views: 2412 - Feed Your Beautiful Life - The Top Three Tactics For Nourishing Your Joy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHow are you feeling today? Me, I'm tired. As a result, I need more than my usual daily mini-breaks. Today it's time for a heavy dose of tender loving care. Many of us have so many responsibilities in life that we forget to take care of ourselves. The mind reasons that it's silly to take a bath, ...
Views: 1947 - It's All About Attitude! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you heard the phrase "attitude is everything"? Indeed, your attitude determines the quality of your life. Your attitude can have a great impact on your level of success, including how you deal with challenges and obstacles. It's your attitude that determines the path you take as well as ...
Views: 2504 - End of Winter, Beginning of Spring - 4 Easy Ways to Jump Start Essential Self-Care - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHas your self-care taken a back seat this winter? Spring is in the air and it's time to revamp your mind, body, spirit routine. Here's a few extremely powerful ways to say goodbye to the long cold days of winter and bring the warm sunshine and blue skies back into your life. 1. Eat ...
Views: 1868 - Stuck in a Rut? Nine Simple Ways to End Boredom and Feel Re-Energized - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyEver feel stuck in a rut and not sure about how to get out? If so, you're not alone. It's easy to get bored in the comfort of doing the same things in the same way at the same time. Here are nine simple and practical ideas to get out of a boring routine, and back into the enjoyment of life. ...
Views: 3628 - Tired of the Same Ole Same Ole? Time to Shake Things Up! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette Colby"With the past, I have nothing to do; nor with the future. I live now." Ralph Waldo Emerson Every day we wake up, eat, go to work, eat, sleep, and do it all over again the next day. We find a system makes life run smoothly and that adds to our productivity. And it works - for awhile. But ...
Views: 2026 - Blessed Are the Humans Who Have Made it Their Goal For Self-Improvement - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIn a recent Twitter post I wrote, "Blessed are the humans who have made it their goal for self-improvement." In response, a dear friend wrote back with this question: "Ok... Great. Good idea. Makes sense to me. It's been the goal of my life. Only one problem... If we are perfect the way we are ...
Views: 1822 - Who Stole My Inspiration? Powerful Strategies for Overcoming Creative Blocks - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyHave you misplaced your inspiration? Does it feel as if someone literally sucked the motivation right out of you? One day you were moving forward on your goals and dreams. Life was smooth sailing and the sun was shining. Then you got up one morning only to discover your creative passion had gone ...
Views: 1807 - How to End Your Creative Block - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyFor the past three weeks, I've been experiencing writers block. Previously, inspiration had been flowing. It was a beautiful experience. Ideas fell neatly into place, difficult concepts were easily expressed, and I had words! I was living in the land of milk and honey. Then one day I woke up ...
Views: 1962 - What is Self-Love? It’s You Being Compassionate To You - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyIf someone were to ask me, “What is self-love?” I would reply, “A growing ability to be true and compassionate to yourself. For it is only when you are filled with the love of who you are that you can share this gift with the world.” To be true to ourselves is a lifetime journey of ...
Views: 1400 - How to Increase Self-Compassion in 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbySelf-compassion is a skill. That means if you don’t have much compassion for yourself, especially when you need it most, there’s a lot you can do to erase the self-doubt and self-criticism and bring in the self-love. Here are four easy steps that can get you started: Journal Keep a journal ...
Views: 1257 - Self-Compassion: The Key to Improving Your Life Now - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Annette ColbyWe all know what it’s like to want to live a better life. We want to be healed of our childhood wounds. We want to be free of the burdens that weigh us down. We want to feel happier and more content. We want to be engaged in a life we love. We want our hearts to sing, our minds to relax, and our ...
Views: 1223 - Seven Empowering Secrets to Reach Your Goals - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Annette ColbyIf you want to create positive change in your life, here are seven empowering steps you can take to increase your success: 1. Choose a goal that enlivens you! 2. See yourself as willing to live your goal! Follow your heart and imagine yourself living your dream in a way that feels really, ...
Views: 971 - Weight Loss Resolutions that Stick - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Annette Colby“Every New Year's Day, I start a new diet. What suggestions do you have for helping me stick to the diet this year?” Congratulations on your persistence to achieve a goal that is important to you. Resolutions are a noble effort to begin the New Year with your most important goals on the front ...
Views: 1014 - Five Positive Ways to End the Year - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Annette ColbyThe end of a delicious feast is often marked by coffee, an after dinner drink, and a sweet dessert. Dessert time not only provides perfect closure to a memorable meal, but also assists digestion, aids assimilation, and creates space for good conversation. End of the year reflection is like the ...
Views: 1241 - How to Overcome Insurmountable Challenges - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Annette ColbyYears ago, I realized that our most difficult personal challenges offer a unique opportunity to raise our sights, explore new potentials and possibilities, and cast off beliefs of limitation and doubt. Personal challenges are a way of working things out for ourselves and discovering new creative ...
Views: 3038 - Best Things to Say to Someone who is Hopeless or Depressed - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2008 from Annette ColbyIf you have a friend or loved one who is experiencing hopelessness or depression, it can be difficult to know exactly what to say or do. While there isn’t any one magic thing to say that will alleviate their pain, there are many ways to offer support. The best way to offer help is to listen, ...
Views: 12403 - How To Liberate the Hero In You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 from Annette ColbyOne of the great things about the movies is that the hero always manages to lift up from life’s troubles. While the rest of us mere mortals would curl up in a dark corner, the hero commits fully to the journey ahead and finds a way to restore the world’s balance. If we look ...
Views: 1199 - 10 Ways To Add Romance To Your Own Life - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2008 from Annette ColbyRomance fills our thoughts, our dreams, the movies we watch, and the songs we listen to. And why not? Romance is the very essence of life. It is the celebration love. Typically, we expect romance to come from a partner, a lover, or a significant other. Wanting to love and be loved is ...
Views: 1379 - 8 Ways To Overcome Self Doubt And Gain Confidence - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Annette ColbyHaving self-doubt is an all too common occurrence for many people. It can rob us of a joyful, meaningful life, and keep our best gifts locked up inside. If your self-doubt and fear stops you from living the great life you dream about, here are eight techniques and processes that can help you ...
Views: 1298 - Quality “You” Time - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2008 from Annette ColbyI admit it. I’m the type of person who loves alone time. Don’t get me wrong – deeply meaningful relationships with other human beings are a necessary and important part of my everyday. However, I adore, crave, and carve out vast amounts of time alone. As it turns out, solitude is a positive ...
Views: 1108 - Keeping Your Goals On Track - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Annette ColbyRemember way back in January when you made those New Year’s resolutions? Time sure flies! Now that fall is quickly approaching, it’s a great opportunity to take one last long look at those beginning-of-the year goals and assess how you are doing. This is the perfect time to review and evaluate ...
Views: 1075 - ***Get Excited About Your Life! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Annette ColbyHave you seen the motivational plaque that reads, “Life is a do-it-yourself project. Get excited about it!” I love that expression because it reminds me that it’s up to me to make each day special. That doesn’t mean that each moment of every day is going to be ...
Views: 2469 - ***How Good Are You At Taking Care of Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Annette ColbyIn our rush to meet the daily obligations of work, family, and social life, we tend to overlook our own needs. As a result, we feel exhausted to the point of emptiness. What's missing is a relationship with ourselves. We need time to get know ourselves, time to nurture our spirits, and time to ...
Views: 996 - *** 4 Powerful Ways To Boost Motivation - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Annette ColbyAre you stuck in the same old rut, feeling uninspired, tired, and bored? Are you wondering how to gain motivation for the things you really want to do? Motivation is an ongoing process, a behavior that you can nurture and expand, but motivation cannot be forced. If you are ready to live a ...
Views: 1273 - ***Are You An Emotional Eater? Knowing the Answer Could Lead to Weight Loss Success - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Annette ColbyKarin has struggled with food for as long as she can remember. Intellectually, she knows that food is not going to make her feel better about herself, but she just can't seem to quit eating. Every morning Karin starts out with the best intentions, but by the end of the day, she's munching on ...
Views: 1052 - ***Eating To Energize Your Life! - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Annette ColbyDo you often ask yourself, “Why am I so tired throughout the day?” Is it difficult to concentrate, stay focused, or spend time on your favorite activities? Life can be quite drag when you are feeling dog-tired fatigue and can hardly keep your eyelids propped open. If your energy level isn’t what ...
Views: 1210 - Why People Smoke Cigarettes: Five Reasons That Might Surprise You - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Annette ColbyCigarette smoking is a personal choice. However, if you are considering stopping smoking, you may already realize that quitting requires more than willpower or scaring yourself with statistics of why smoking is bad. Conventional smoking cessation systems often don't work in the long term ...
Views: 3919(1 vote) - Local Food: Top Six Food/Body Benefits to Eating Locally - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Annette ColbyThere’s a new movement brewing – eat locally. But what’s the importance of eating food grown and produced locally? There are plenty of great reasons to eating local – from conserving energy to supporting local economies. But the best benefit lies in developing a new, ...
Views: 2082(2 votes) - ***Top 10 Ways To Lose Weight And Tame The Hunger Monster - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Annette ColbyLosing weight is about fewer calories in and more calories out. Right? The problem with eating fewer calories than we burn is that intentionally cutting back on food intake inevitably makes people hungry. As you cut back on your daily intake, there is a sense of deprivation, your body goes into ...
Views: 2618 - ***"I've got a great life!" (Why am I not happy?) - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Annette ColbyMy husband is rarely effected by mood swings. It’s the most incredible thing to behold! He is honestly the most balanced, joyful, and happiest person I have ever met. Sure, he can get upset, angry, or disillusioned just like the rest of us, but overall his mood is light-filled and loving. ...
Views: 1302(2 votes) - ***Crazy Busy? 10 Secrets To Easily Create Life Balance - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Annette ColbyIt’s tough to balance the many demands on your time. Yet, although it may seem an impossible task, living a balanced life is not only possible, it’s also vital to your enjoyment of life. Without balance, you may have trouble setting limits, experience difficulty saying no to demands that add ...
Views: 1031 - ***Your Highest Potential: Personal Success Changes The World - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Annette ColbyContrary to what I once decided to believe in my early years, we are not trapped here on Earth, we are not here to suffer, nor are we mistakenly dropped off on the wrong planet. Instead, we live on a magnificent planet where it is possible to turn dreams, hopes, and desires into physical ...
Views: 1034 - ***Emotional Eating – The 10 Most Powerful Emotions You Eat to Kill - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Annette ColbyEmotional eating is the practice of turning to food – consciously or unconsciously – to deal with feelings and emotions. These feelings may be with you most of the day. However, it is often only when the pace slows down, that you notice them. Not knowing how to handle these powerful emotions, ...
Views: 1200 - ***The Power Of Choice: Using Will To Create A Freedom And Happy Life - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Annette ColbyWhen we’re stuck in the middle of an unhappy or undesirable life circumstance, it often feels as if we don’t have any choice at all. We feel trapped in a corner, or imprisoned in our unhappy bodies or lives. However, no matter where we are in life there is always a choice about how we proceed. ...
Views: 1115 - ***Six Powerful Steps To Help You Cope With Disappointment - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Annette ColbyOn your journey through life, you will undoubtedly face disappointment, both large and small. In fact, the more you aspire to step into a greater life, the greater the risk you face of being disappointed. However, it’s how you deal with it that counts. Disappointment can build character and ...
Views: 1212 - ***8 Secrets To A Happy And Motivated Life! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Annette ColbyWhether you want to lose weight, end emotional eating, overcome stress, or move beyond sadness and depression, creating any major change in your life can create feelings of discomfort. You are here, and you want to be there. As enticing as the outcome of your goal appears, you cannot instantly ...
Views: 1031 - ***Five Simple Steps To End Procrastination And Get Motivated Fast! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Annette ColbyDo you dream about losing weight, decreasing your level of stress and anxiety, or overcoming sadness or depression? You want to change your life for the better, you really do. However, you find yourself stuck in an exhausting cycle of wishful thinking, then procrastination, frustration, and ...
Views: 1194 - ***Compliments: Real Life Strategies That Increase Your Happiness! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Annette ColbyThe giving and receiving of compliments may be one of the simplest and most underused tools towards gaining inner peace, serenity, and a sense of self. However, often we find it difficult to take in positive messages and compliments. We get nervous or defensively brush off the kind words of ...
Views: 5046 - ***Changing Habits the Easy Way: 5 Steps to Change Your Habits for the Better! - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2008 from Annette ColbySome things are easy to change. Then, there are deeply ingrained habits that are much more difficult. You try to change those habits, and you succeed for a while, then you stop and end up feeling like a failure. Why are habits so difficult to change? When you are changing a habit, you are ...
Views: 1253 - ***Love The Skin You’re In: Change The Way You Feel Inside Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2008 from Annette ColbyWhat could be more wonderful than to relax and be comfortable in your own body? Yet few of us have truly reached a place of peace, security, and joy to have created a balance between who we are and our physical bodies. Loving your body is not about how you look, but about how you feel about ...
Views: 1091 - ***Three Remarkable Tips To Transform Your Weight Loss Goals Into Success - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Annette ColbyIs it really possible to lose weight and keep it off? Absolutely. However, creating long-term weight loss success requires implementing some basic tried-and-true principles. Here are three simple but extremely powerful pointers that open the gates to your dreams. Do not let the simplicity of ...
Views: 1004 - ***Depression - Am I Crazy? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Annette ColbyLet's talk about happiness. Most of us want to be happy, all the time, no matter what is going on around us! It's plain and simple. But, being happy, how do you do that, get there, be that? Maybe happy is not really what you are looking for. After all, happy is just like any other emotion... it ...
Views: 1526 - ***The Mind, Body, And Spirit Approach To Lasting Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2008 from Annette Colby"Every New Year I start a new diet. What suggestions do you have for helping me stick to the diet this year?" Despite our best intentions, many of us never make it past January with our declarations. Here's the pattern: initial excitement, great expectations, and grandiose promises to get in ...
Views: 1062 - ***8 Ways To Sharpen Your Intuition And Make Your Life Better - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Annette ColbyI am blessed in many ways. One thing that I am particularly grateful for is the fact that over the years I have been able to connect with a steady clientele of people who are willing to listen to their inner voice and create successful lives. My clients are people who have had enough with being ...
Views: 9170 - ***Law Of Attraction Vision Boards - The Secret To Getting What You Want In Life - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Annette ColbyHave you ever wondered why your dreams haven't come true yet? If you've been reading my newsletter for awhile, you know that I embody and teach the 'how to' principles behind successfully achieving our goals and dreams. Nothing happens, no forward steps are taken until we first have a dream. ...
Views: 1752 - ***Compulsive Eating Signs - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Annette ColbyWhat Is Compulsive Eating? Compulsive eating involves episodes of uncontrolled eating or bingeing, that feel frenzied or out of control. Eating occurs even past the point of being uncomfortably full. Unlike individuals with bulimia, compulsive overeaters do not attempt to compensate for their ...
Views: 1100 - ***Appreciation & Blessings To Eating Peacefully - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Annette ColbyAuthor Melodie Beattie explains to us, "Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes ...
Views: 1498 - ***Feeling Stuck? Eight Steps To Get You Moving Forward - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Annette Colby"I know what I need to do, but I just can't get myself started." Who among us hasn't been caught in this scenario before? We know what to do, but we cannot seem to put knowledge into action. As a result, we feel frustrated and stuck. Common signs of being stuck include boredom, stress, increased ...
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