by Rupe | Sep 29, 2011 | Inspiration
As the world of technology evolves, there are more and more devices to make life easier for us. Think of all the time we save with things like garage door openers, snowblowers, remote controls, dishwashers, elevators, high speed internet, digital everything, laundry and cleaning services, gas powered mowers, online shopping…
It seems like no matter how many time-saving tools we have, people just keep getting busier. We work, sometimes more than one job, go to night school, have families, pets, belong to book clubs, volunteer, and more. If saving stress and finding time for fitness sound like good ideas for you this year, here are some tips that time management experts offer for busy parents…but you don’t have to have children to benefit from this great advice.
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Source: Sparkpeople
My Comments:
I have very little patience for folks who waste time…. this is a really great read for those of us who are challenged in this vein.
by Rupe | Sep 20, 2011 | Health-Wellness-Sex, Inspiration
“Fall seven times, get up eight.” - Japanese Proverb
“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams
“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” – Chinese Proverb
“Never give in. Never. Never. Never. Never.” – Winston Churchill
“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” – Samuel Johnson
These quotes all say the same thing. No matter how many obstacles you run into, what matters is that you’re able to overcome each of them, one at a time.
“Two steps forward, one step back” is usually a negative term to describe someone who is having trouble making progress. But switched around, “1 Step Back, 2 Steps Forward” means that instead of grousing or feeling guilty about a misstep, you can still come out ahead if you put your head down and push forward.
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Source: Sparkpeople
My Comment:
Good inspirational piece.
by Rupe | Aug 9, 2011 | Inspiration
So often we daydream and think of some far-off goal that we would like to achieve. “I want to play the guitar in a band,” “I want to run a marathon”, “I want to be better at my job,” etc. It’s not difficult at that point to break it down into short-term goals… practice some chords in the evening, run on the weekends, or arrive an hour earlier at work. You get in a groove and suddenly you’re on the way to reaching that long-term goal.
However, there are so many other goals where that groove is tougher to find once you get started. You begin to feel overwhelmed as you think about the long journey ahead. Continue reading.
My Comments:
This is an ok article from my Sparkspeople daily reads. It is not earth shattering, but an ok read nonetheless.
by Rupe | Aug 6, 2011 | Inspiration
Everyone likes a pat on the back every once in a while. And there’s no better time to get one than when you’re out of your comfort zone, challenging yourself to improve, nervous about whether you can succeed.
Most people approach changing their health habits from a position of “pain”. They constantly nag themselves, berate themselves and expect nothing but perfection, no matter how much progress is made. Tools of the trade are guilt, doubt, shame and self-flogging. Instead of celebrating the 24 pounds they’ve lost, they see the six they still haven’t lost. Sound familiar? To people used to beating themselves up, it may seem like the best way to get motivated. But consider this: if you attempted to motivate an employee like that, how long do you think they’d stick around? How successful would they be?
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Source: Sparkepeople
by Rupe | Aug 5, 2011 | Health-Wellness-Sex, Inspiration
I ran across this image a few days ago while looking for a feature image for a posting here at my site. Â I was simply amazed to see the difference that the form of body can play upon the eyes. Â Now, the before picture seen in isolation would probably not come across as too much out of the ordinary. Â For some, it would be – heh! she has a few folds, slightly on the heavy side, but not bad.
When placed next to the more toned body, the differences teases the eyes a bit more and does highlight a more improve shape that ultimately is a bit more pleasing to look at.
am just sayin’!
by Rupe | Jul 27, 2011 | Fitness, Health-Wellness-Sex, Inspiration
The world can be a beautiful place, full of possibilities and life. You can feel invincible and in control. But it’s not always like that, is it? The world can also be a stressful, upsetting, confidence-crushing place. At times, it seems like even something as clear-cut as weight loss is harder than it really needs to be. Is it worth the trouble, you ask. Why am I banging my head against the wall? Is it really doing any good?
You’re darned right it is!
When life and your mind are full of troubles, when things seem out of control, you’ve got to take control of what you can. When confidence is low, that’s exactly when you need to be at your healthiest, your strongest, your most energetic. There’s no better time to create your own little corner of sanity and positive feeling. The best way you can do that is to stick with those small daily weight loss goals.
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My Comments:
Really inspiring article, not just for challenges with weight loss, but for all types of life challenges in general. I see myself in the story about the frog…this is a must read!
