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Stop Playing Catch-Up, Get More Things Done with These 7 Tips

Lea — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:57:07 +0000

Do you often find yourself wishing you were more productive? You start your day optimistic that you'd complete four important projects, but you end up completing just one.

You wonder where the time went. You're disappointed with yourself. You know you could do better.

You know you need to be

7 Tips to Maintain Mental Acuity

Lea — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 12:10:39 +0000

It doesn't matter how old we are; mental acuity is something we all want to have for as long as possible. Scientists are constantly researching and trying to figure out how we can keep our brain in great shape.

In this day and age people are constantly looking for ways

How to Build Healthy Relationships for the Long Term

Lea — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:26:54 +0000

A great relationship isn't something that just happens. This is particularly true when it comes to long-term, romantic relationships such as marriage. It takes effort to keep a happy, positive relationship going strong.

Taking steps to ensure the health of your relationship now can save you a lot of agony

Life After Trauma: 12 Ways to Help You Heal Emotionally

Lea — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 19:39:39 +0000

Life isn't a bed of roses, as the old cliché goes. Yous, as the old cliche goes. We just can't expect to skate through life unscathed. You’ll go through terrible events. You have experienced unfortunate situations. You have traumatic experiences.

Traumas aren't just sustained physically. They can be emotional. And

Want a Better Brain? Then Meditate!

Lea — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:59:19 +0000

For those who practice it, meditation can be affirming and life-changing. In recent times, new studies have come out whose results show that the practice of meditation can positively alter the structure of the brain.

A study on meditation was recently published in Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging, an academic journal. Conducted

How to Unleash Your Inner Warrior

Lea — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 18:01:32 +0000

Are there things you want to do but your fears keep stopping you? If it isn't fear, perhaps you feel like you've got neither time nor energy to go after those things.

Do you often find yourself wondering if there is anything at all that could push you and give

Be Fearless! Simple Things You Can Do to Demonstrate Courage

Lea — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:53:42 +0000

Most people don't see themselves as courageous. Do you? Like most people, you probably have a hard time imagining how you would display courage in your work life, social life, or even in your relationship with your spouse.

Know, though, that courage is crucial in all kinds of situations and

Think You Can’t Escape Other People’s Negativity? Thing Again!

Lea — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:49:19 +0000

Is your typical day filled with negativity, not from you but from your environment, specifically the people around you?

Being exposed to negativity every day can take its toll on you. Believe me I know. For some people close to me negativity seems to be a way of life. However,

How to Make Your Day a Great One

Lea — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:16:44 +0000

Life is constantly throwing us curve balls.

Take your typical day, for example. In one day, you'll experience many unexpected events that can stress you out, worry you, or frustrate you to death.

How could you have a great day if life is constantly making it so difficult for you