Saturday, August 20, 2005

Life Changes - Back to School

Any life change or transition can bring extra stress. If we take a few minutes each day to prepare, we can reduce or even eliminate that additional stress in our lives. Getting back into school is one example of a life change. Whether you have children you are preparing to start school, or if you are starting high school, beginning college, or going back to school after a long break -- you can plan on experiencing more stress until you can create a routine.

Take a few minutes each day to meditate. Practice some deep breathing and focus your thoughts. Taking a little time to recenter yourself can generate feelings of being in control and can help you during your transition.

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Taking a Step Back

Once in a while it's important to take a step back from our daily routine and personal status -- to look at ourselves, our families, and our lives from another perspective. If we can objectively look at the patterns we have created, perhaps we can find new ways to resolve old issues.

Vacations can be a perfect time to step back and remember what is really important in your life. It's vital to personal mental, spiritual, emotional and physical well-being to analyze your life and take steps to get back on target to your ultimate goals.

Monday, August 15, 2005

Live the Life you Want

Only you can change your life!

This life is your life experience. You make of it what you will. You can choose to live life only for others and never do the things you want. Or, you can determine to get the most out of life, try new things, develop deep and lasting relationships, spend more time with your family, and really create the life you want.

It's up to you. No one can do it for you. Decide today!

Wednesday, August 03, 2005

Vacation Time

I will be on vacation until August 12th and will not be blogging during that time. Have a great summer!