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- 10 Surefire Ways to Reduce Your Stress - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2012 from Lisa KnellerI never thought too much about the definition of the word stress until I began writing this article. The first definition has to do with importance being attached to a thing, i.e. "She stressed good manners in her household." The way we tend to think about the word stress these days is in ...
Views: 2150 - Happiness and the Pedicure - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Lisa KnellerOne of my great joys lately is getting a pedicure. This treat used to be reserved for special occasions. I had one the day before I got married and then didn't have another one until almost 20 years later. I'm a frugal person, and out of the desire to use my discretionary income for things ...
Views: 3104 - What is Hatha Yoga? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Lisa KnellerThis is a question I get all the time where I teach yoga. The resort where I teach, we have "Hatha Yoga" listed every morning at 8am and people always seem confused about what style of yoga that represents. I'm going to clarify for you what what hatha yoga means as simply as I can and then ...
Views: 1348 - Yoga and Suicide - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Lisa KnellerWhat a difference a decision makes This morning as I was laying in bed, I was thinking how nice it would be to go back to sleep - especially since it was the first morning this week I didn't actually have to get up at any specific time. However, my mind was awake and I began to think about ...
Views: 1914 - You're Not Fat! - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa Kneller...and other truths you need to know. It would be so great if we could only cling to the truth and the truth is you are not fat. You're probably thinking, "Hey, you don't know me and I think I'm pretty fat." And I would reply, fat is extra flesh which lies under the skin (known as visceral ...
Views: 1302 - Six Ways Yoga Helps Me in Midlife - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerIt can help you too! I took my first yoga class when I was 43-years-old. That's considered old for someone who would try bending into a pretzle and standing on her hands. But I had worked out my whole life and was really interested in trying something new and different. In all the other ...
Views: 1201(1 vote) - Reduce your Stress with Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerWake Up or Calm Down in 5 Deep Breaths If you’ve never taken a yoga class or had any instruction on deep breathing, this article will introduce you to a simple exercise that can be done anywhere. Sometimes we feel lethargic and lack enthusiasm for moving throughout the day. The answer? 5 ...
Views: 1756 - Three Powerful Words for a Harmonious Home - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerMy friend was astounded when I told her my daughter and I have never fought. She really didn’t believe me. In fact, when she had a minute alone with my husband she asked him if I was kidding. He said, “No, she wasn’t.” My friend’s relationship with her daughter is fine, but not nearly as ...
Views: 1410 - 8 Simple Ways to Minimize Midlife Aches and Pains - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerAre these words/phrases familiar to you: bursitis, arthritis, back pain, menopause, hot flashes, fatigue, knee problems, foot pain, joint pain, no energy? If so, join the millions of men and women in midlife who are suffering from pain ranging from mild to debilitating. Many of us are active, ...
Views: 1641 - Finding Peace in Caregiving - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa Kneller4 ways to find contentment in caregiving On Wednesday of this week my 80-year-old mother told me she just didn't know what she would do without me. This was during our drive to the opthamologist where we spent two hours having tests done on her eyes. I agreed with her. On Thursday, she told ...
Views: 1074 - Are you Empty Nesting? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa Kneller5 Strategies for Enjoying Midlife when the Kids leave Home I was in conversation recently with another midlife woman and I asked her what word or thought comes to mind when thinking about this time of life. Her response was immediately, “freedom!” I thought that was interesting because it ...
Views: 1143 - Discover and Fulfill your Dreams in Midlife - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa Kneller7 Steps to Begin your Journey Many people during their midlife become utterly discouraged and downright depressed because they haven't fulfilled their dreams. What is a dream? It's a desire to create, build or do something that results in fulfillment of accomplishment or providing solutions. ...
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