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- Why Unemployment is a Good Thing - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsUnemployment rates are higher than they have been in a long time, and that is a good thing for many people. You may think I am nuts for saying the words “unemployment” and “good thing” in the same sentence. In fact, I would have thought I was nuts too, until I attended a conference this weekend ...
Views: 6773 - Why You Shouldn't Retire - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsA year ago, I had a patient come into my urgent care clinic. He was excited to tell me he was finally going to retire. For over 40 years he had run a successful business in our community. He and his wife had looked forward to the day he could retire. They had been putting money away in their ...
Views: 1414(1 vote) - Creating the Anti-Retirement Plan - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsLast week we discussed why retiring is not something people should do. Instead of making plans for retirement, it is better to plan for a long life of happiness. An easy way to do this is to ask, "How would I have to live my life so that I would never need to retire - so I can live life to the ...
Views: 1720 - How to Avoid Financial Divorce - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOne of the most common problems in relationships, and the most common cause of divorce, is arguing about money. I believe the best way to stop arguing is to get on the same page. That starts by having a monthly finance meeting. Pam and I recently sat down to do our December monthly finance ...
Views: 1269 - The Secret to Great Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI love being rich! My guess is the previous sentence conjured up some sort of image or emotion inside you as you read it. You probably instantly thought about money. Isn’t it funny that a sentence of four words can bring up emotion? Here are some typical responses to the above sentence. I ...
Views: 1649(3 votes) - Is Equity Tied Up In Your House? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI have always been taught that becoming debt free is the thing to strive for. The American philosophy is, “If you can pay off your cars and your house, you can then live stress free.” Why wouldn’t you want to pay your mortgage off early? If you add up the interest you will be paying over the ...
Views: 2544 - Involve Children in Finances - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOver the holidays all five of our children were at home. It was a special time as we enjoyed the opportunity together to spend an entire week celebrating and enjoying good company. We also did something you should be doing in your family. We had family meetings. I truly believe you become ...
Views: 1278 - Three Steps to Wealth - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsAt one time I lived in what could be described kindly as, “Not a very nice place to live.” Let me give you a better visual. It was a $400 a month, one bedroom apartment. The location according to most was described as “a bad area”. I didn’t realize it at the time, but living there was a huge ...
Views: 1155 - Rekindle Your Romance with Surprise - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsLast week my wife, Pam, told me she had a surprise for me on Thursday and Friday. I didn't think much about it and marked those two days off. Pam has a history of planning fun little overnight trips for us, so I assumed that must be the case. We got up as usual Thursday morning and went to ...
Views: 1283 - From Chauffeur Syndrome to Super Mom - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEvery morning I start my workday by visiting with the team members at our business and giving them good morning hugs. The other day I noticed one of our team members was upset. When I approached her with my concern, she immediately started crying. She was facing a problem that seemed larger than ...
Views: 2266 - An Angel in Disguise - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsHave you ever had something happen to you that was so bad it made you feel worn down? For me, that event was my first marriage. It was a nightmare. To be honest, I married a guy I should never have married. Even on our wedding day, I felt it wasn’t right. But I walked down the aisle ...
Views: 1375(3 votes) - Riding the Leadership Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThey were the best of times; they were the worst of times. . . How often when you look at your business have you thought to yourself, "Wow, I cannot believe how great of a staff we have right now? They are all working together as a team. They make my job so easy." Then, two months later, ...
Views: 1075 - Redefining Quality Family Time - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThere is something truly special about a well bonded family. Some of the closest families are those where there is only a one parent household. Sometimes single parent households bring out bonds between a parent and a child that might not have existed otherwise. Unfortunately, sometimes those ...
Views: 1691(1 vote) - How Positive Thoughts Start Your Day Right - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI have great news! Your DNA has nothing to do with your attitude. You CAN train yourself to think more positively. It all starts in your mind. That's why it's important to start each day with a positive thought. This month we're going to give you a daily positive thought each morning at ...
Views: 1310(1 vote) - One Simple Tip that Can Change Your Life Forever - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI took care of a man in my clinic the other day who had retired a few months before. He had worked hard all his life; he was honest, hardworking and raised children that were fairly successful. He was in my clinic because he was depressed. He was depressed because he felt like he no longer had a ...
Views: 1281 - Stay Healthy with Proper Nutrition - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim My business partner recently told me a story about his dad. His dad works at a waste treatment facility, where once a year they have to close the facility so they can sweep the undigested vitamins off of the floor. How gross is that? But it brings up a really good ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - 8 Steps to Living Younger - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim I love birthdays. People call you and you realize how blessed you are. At the same time, you start to think about your own mortality and your health. I don’t get nearly as concerned about how long I am going to live as I do about my quality of life until I die. As I talk to ...
Views: 1324(1 vote) - The Real Health Care Crisis… - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsAs I write this, I am sitting on the beach in Jamaica staring out at the ocean. The moon is just above the horizon and is about half full and a burnt orange color. It shines off the ocean and provides the perfect tranquil setting. I just finished a Red Stripe beer, as is my tradition when I ...
Views: 1201 - The Person You Meet in Hell - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsWow, what a great weekend. Pam and I went to the 4 Day MBA program in Austin, Texas, taught by Keith Cunningham. We took our CFO, Amanda, and spent four intensive 10 hour days learning how to make our business more profitable. At least that is what Kieth would have you believe the course is ...
Views: 5074 - Three Minutes to A Pain Free Life - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsMy back started hurting about a month ago for no real obvious reason. At first I thought it was due to my revised workout routine during my rehabilitation for a shoulder injury. I figured the pain would go away. But it didn’t. It stuck around day after day, week after week. It was an odd pain ...
Views: 3343 - Coping with Anxiety - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOver the last 10 years I have noticed something strange evolving. I have patients coming in with their chief complaint being, “I am anxious all the time.” I have family members and friends telling me the same thing. But what has changed? Has the change occurred in our genetic makeup, or is ...
Views: 1400(1 vote) - Lose 30 Pounds in 14 Days - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsThere is a new diet out that should really shake things up. People claim to lose as much as 30 pounds in 14 days. Apparently eating the right combination of food inhibits the hypothalamic response to hunger cravings so you are not hungry. At the same time, the increase in energy metabolism via ...
Views: 6192 - Reduce Stress Today thru Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsForgiveness is often a hard thing for people to grant to others. For some reason, it’s easier to hold onto a grudge. Perhaps it’s because granting forgiveness means letting go of hurt and pain. Perhaps it’s because holding onto the story of how you were wronged is what empowers you. Maybe it’s ...
Views: 1447(1 vote) - Happiness is Closer than You Think - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsIt seems most people today are on an eternal search for the magic era of their lives in which they will finally be happy. Are you one of those people? Here’s a quick test. Have you ever said to yourself one of these things: “I’ll be happy when I get engaged.” “I’ll be happy when I get ...
Views: 1562(8 votes) - The Forgiveness Secrets - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsRecently I was reminded of a very important lesson – a lesson you must learn if you’re not perfect. And my guess is since you’re human, you’re probably not perfect. That means you’re going to make mistakes from time to time in your life. If you want to keep your friends or business associates ...
Views: 903 - Writing Self Improvement Goals - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsToday it is time to start setting your self improvement goals for 2011. To help you get started on those goals, take out your journal and do the following: 1. Determine where you need improvement Decide what areas of your life need the most improvement. Are you reading at least 10 pages a ...
Views: 3971 - Overcome the Creative Curse - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOne of my greatest strengths is my creativity. When a problem comes up, an ad needs to be created, or an event needs to be planned, people turn to me for advice. It really is a great gift. One of my greatest weaknesses is my creativity. Whenever a problem comes up, an idea comes into my head, ...
Views: 1136 - The Art of Journaling - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsOne of the greatest arts I have ever learned is the art of journaling. It is an art I have been perfecting since high school. The great news is, it’s an art you can master too. I treasure the writings I have from my past, as they show how I have grown and matured over the years. When you ...
Views: 1128 - The Power of Ten - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsFor years I have recommended everyone read at least 10 pages a day in something inspiring, motivating, or educational. Reading 10 pages a day will probably not change your life tomorrow or the next day. In fact you may not notice anything for quite some time. But just think, a mere 10 pages a ...
Views: 1186 - Embracing Your Financial Wealth - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsHave you ever felt sorry for yourself when you look around and other people seem to have more than you do? When life just doesn’t seem fair? That's how I felt recently looking at a 2011 Camaro. And then a friend reminded me of something very important. My Day of Lust I am somewhat of a ...
Views: 1132 - Saving Money on Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEating healthy is expensive. Eating unhealthy is really expensive. I choose to eat healthy. People often ask me how much I spend a month on healthy foods and supplements. By all appearances it seems eating healthy is expensive. However, if you do it correctly, it is not that expensive. And ...
Views: 1299 - An Unexpected – and Instant – Strategy to Decrease Stress - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim The economy is in the toilet, the boss is breathing down your neck, and you have a stack of bills to pay. You're worried about healthcare reform, tax reform - and God knows what else. Sometimes life is like that. We feel overworked and underpaid, and the stress takes a toll on our ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - The 85/15 Rule for Healthy Eating - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim Last night my wife made chocolate chip cookies. For those who don’t know it, my wife makes the best chocolate chip cookies in the entire world. She only makes them to torture me. She fills the entire house with the aroma and then the cookies sit on the cooling rack saying, “Eat me ...
Views: 3888(1 vote) - Find the Hidden Sugar and Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEvery day patients come into my practice and ask me why they cannot lose weight. You would not believe the multitude of excuses I have heard from people who just can’t seem to lose the extra pounds; everything from being born with a slow metabolism to thyroid problems and my personal favorite, ...
Views: 1104 - Identifying the Toxins in Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsMercury in the fish, toxins in the air, poisons in the hand sanitizers, steroids and antibiotics in my meat, chlorine in the water, fluoride in my toothpaste, even my cell phone is transmitting electromagnetic garbage that may kill me. It seems that everywhere we turn we are told about the ...
Views: 1772 - Develop a Super Human Immune System - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsTis the season of colds and flu, and my urgent care clinics in Texas and Arkansas have the patients to prove it. In fact, for the past few months they have been inundated with people who have everything from respiratory viruses and sinus infections to flu symptoms and colds. The scene is nothing ...
Views: 3580 - How Much Water is Enough? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsBy: Dr. Tim Reynolds One thing I learned in the Green Berets was the importance of water and keeping my team well hydrated. There were times our bodies required drinking several gallons of water a day just to stay hydrated. Water intake is so important to the human body that the only thing ...
Views: 1055 - Are you doing these exercises? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsExercise is an important part of your lifestyle, but it involves more than just physically moving and working out. Exercising your brain and stimulating it to continue to grow through exercises of the mind is extremely important. At birth, your brain contained about 100 billion neurons, or ...
Views: 2076 - The 100 Percent Decision - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsIt is safe to say, working out has been part of my routine for as long as I can remember. It has become part of me. Sure there have been periods of time when my workouts may not have been as hard as usual, but I can honestly say I have worked out in some form for the last 35 years. I have found ...
Views: 1069 - The Extraordinary Human Body - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsYour heart beats 100,000 times a day. Your blood vessels, if laid end-to-end, would cover 75,000 miles. Your kidneys filter over 50 gallons of blood a day. You don’t think about any of it, and it still happens. The human body is an amazing thing, and all you need to do to take care of it is ...
Views: 1163 - Don’t Let Injuries Stop Your Health - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsI recently dislocated my shoulder playing hide and seek with my kids. Now before you start laughing (I know…too late) let me explain. We were playing a serious game of hide and seek in the dark. I was trying to pull myself up to a shelf where I could lay down and hide. As I got to the top of ...
Views: 1058 - The Key to Good Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsEating well is not always easy. You are constantly surrounded with an abundance of not so healthy choices to eat. While it’s okay to eat them periodically, if you want to stay healthy, you should do so in moderation. The key to staying healthy is to become a seeker of good foods. I love fresh ...
Views: 1094 - Secret Ingredient to Weight Loss - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsFeeling stressed? There’s a pill for that. Want to loose weight? There’s a pill for that too. Sadly, many patients I see today have been ingrained to expect pills to solve their problems, especially for weight loss. I recently had a pleasant, 42-year-old, lady come into my office with ...
Views: 1273(1 vote) - Why You Need a Health Plan - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Tim ReynoldsHow many of us have actually taken the time to sit down and develop a plan for health? How many of us just go day-to-day, constantly changing plans (or not making plans), just wondering, and hoping, we’ll stay healthy. My experience has been that most of the people who come to me for personal ...
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