10 Ways to Change The World by Gandhi

From the positivityblog:
1. Change yourself.
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
“As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves.”
If you change yourself you will change your [...]

25 Ways To Save Money On Health Care

From moolanomy:

“I came home from work last night and my wife handed me the May issue of Parents magazine. She pointed out an articled called “25 Ways to Save Money on Health Care” by Teri Cettina. She thought I might like it, and she was right!
I am going to share the 25 ways here, but [...]

Posted on April 25, 2008 | No Comments | Filed under : articles, general, health, news, online self help, setting goals

Earth Day - Why Bother?

On this day paying hommage to the Earth, let’s read something by the awesome Michael Pollan:
“Why bother? That really is the big question facing us as individuals hoping to do something about climate change, and it’s not an easy one to answer. I don’t know about you, but for me the most upsetting moment in [...]

Under 18? Show the world how to save the planet

From the Whole Earth Generation Contect (Whole Foods):
Now’s your chance to inspire the world and make the planet a greener place.
Are you under 18 and thinking green? Show us what you’re doing to be a part of the Whole Earth Generation. Are you recycling at your school? Planting trees? Forcing your parents to go green? [...]

Tie the Knot The Eco Friendly Way: “Green” White Weddings Dresses

Reduce your negative impact on the earth and have an eco wedding (also called eco friendly weddings, green weddings, sustainable weddings). How? To start, here are some suggestions regarding eco-wedding dresses:
Forget White White Dresses
You might not know that many people die because of the toxic chemical process used to make wedding dresses that sparkly [...]

Ways to Recession-Proof Your Job

Times are tough right now in the U.S. The strongest currency, the greenback, has dropped to number 2. Yup, now the euro is number one and well, it looks like it’ll be like that for a while. During times like these, anything can happen, including losing your job. If you lose your job, how will [...]

101 Year-old Man to Run London Marathon

From bbc:
“A 101-year-old man has his sights on the London Marathon in a bid to become the world’s oldest competitive runner.
Working plumber Buster Martin ran Sunday’s Roding Valley half marathon in Essex in five hours 13 minutes, and is now focusing on London’s 26-mile event.
On finishing the run, the first words of the ex-member of [...]

Posted on March 6, 2008 | No Comments | Filed under : inspiration, news, people, seniors, setting goals

An Eco-House for only $8,000

From the independent:
“When he’s expecting visitors, Steve James watches out the windows so he can catch the look on their faces when they see his house for the first time. “It’s always the same,” he say. “There’s an intense stare and total mystification, as if they can’t quite believe what they are seeing.” This may [...]

Why You Should Give Up Soda Pop

You might not want to hear about this but if you read it here, maybe it’ll make you think about your soda consumption. For one and the most important reason: soda can cause a myriad of health problems. Is it worth it? I don’t think so. I gave up soda when I was a kid [...]

Optimism 1.0

If you think the title of this post sounds a bit geeky, you’d be right. Optimism one point OH sounds happy but is a serious little software application that identifies the triggers of depression. It helps make strategies to maintain long lasting mental health.
When people have mental health issues, particularly with depression, it takes a [...]

Mindfulness and Business are NOT Oxymorons

You heard me. Of course some of you might vehemently disagree with me that “mindfulness” can occur in business - it’s just that… that isn’t happening where you work. If that’s the case, I’m very sorry to hear that, but have hope. Mindfulness in Business is very possible and in fact, can make that business [...]

Thoughts From Bodhidharma

The mind’s capacity is limitless, and its manifestations are inexhaustible. Seeing forms with your eyes, hearing sounds with your ears, smelling odors with your nose, tasting flavors with your tongue, every movement or state is all your mind. At every moment, where language can’t go, that’s your mind.
All know the Way, but few actually walk [...]

Book: Mind Training, The Great Collection

People seeking to improve themselves tend to be voracious book readers so from time to time, I will have some relevant book recommendations. I hope you will be happy to include it in your library. Here’s today’s:
Mind Training, The Great Collection (Library of Tibetan Classics) is an English adaptation of the first anthology of techniques [...]

How to Afford Anything

If money is your greatest obstacle in Life, what are you doing to break it down? No matter what your income, here are some very wise tips for being able to afford practically anything you want: (from Ken Rockwell):
“People ask me how I afford all this camera stuff. Easy: I beg, borrow, and sometimes even [...]

Personal Transformation and Suffering Go Hand-in-Hand

The inimitable and wonderful Joseph Campbell once said that personal transformation only comes as a result of suffering or revelation. If we are lucky, we get that “ah ha!” moment by revelation. Unfortunately, for most humans, we are transformed by a serious illness, the death of a loved one or a divorce, among other traumatic [...]

Personal Development: Your Goals

It’s the very beginning of the year, and during this time, people usually think about their new year’s resolutions or set some kind of goals for themselves so they have the entire year to achieve them. Dive into the new year with great challenges and goals but don’t overdo your list. When you have set [...]

Natural Remedies for Insomnia

Passion Flower - is an excellent sedative herb with no side effects even when used in large quantities. It contains harmine, which combats depression and triggers the “feel good” response. Passion Flower reduces spasms and depresses the central nervous system. It contains tranquilizing properties, including mild sedative and anti-anxiety effects. Also, it has an antispasmodic [...]

10 Ways to Unbake Your Brain

From Jonathan Fields:
“Feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed or fatigued? Having trouble making decisions, falling and staying asleep and solving problems? A bit low on energy, just all-around baked? Life does that to us sometimes. The good news is…there’s a short list of simple practices that, done regularly, can pretty quickly un-bake your brain…and your body!
How stress [...]

Yoga Today

No, I’m not asking if you did your yoga today. I’m writing about the website Yoga Today, a very awesome place to visit on the webs to check out yoga workouts at all levels. Each week, there are new workouts that focus on specific body parts or issues and you can read about it and [...]

Office Holiday Party Survival Tips

I hope this isn’t too late to post.
From Slacker Manager:
“It’s that time of year again when most companies have holiday parties, which means most managers have to make an appearance and show their best side, at least for a few minutes. Being an office holiday party veteran, and having not always been as savvy about [...]

Ways Not to Get Fired From Your Job AKA Generating Great Ideas

This post obviously does not apply to some people, but if your job is to come up with ideas because you’re an creative ad person, content writer for scripts or what have you, this is for you. Here are some ways to avoid that blank-white-page-staring-back-at-you syndrome. Or blank computer screen. You know what I mean. [...]

Posted on December 13, 2007 | No Comments | Filed under : creativity, fitness, general, healing, health, self improvement, setting goals

Quality time with your Sweetie Without Spending a Fortune

1. Take a bath - I have no idea if you’re stinky or if you’re a dirty slob, but I’m talking about a romantic, candle-lit bathroom with the tub filled with fragrant and colorful flower petals. Get some fresh roses, tubaroses, gardenias or some of your favorite flowers and generously sprinkle the bath with [...]

Money Problems Bring You Down

Yeah, duh you might be saying about my subject title. Hey, don’t be snarky with me; I’m here to help. ANYWAY. To progress so that life has as little stresses as possible for you, eliminate one of the biggest stresses of life: money problems. Here are many ways from daily brilliance:
General Purchases
Tax Benefit of Ordering [...]

Posted on December 4, 2007 | No Comments | Filed under : general, online self help, self improvement, setting goals

Top 10 Foods for a Good Night’s Sleep

Sleep must be on my mind lately, so here’s another article about Sleep but involving food. If you don’t believe that some foods can help you get a good night’s sleep, try them out first! See what happens.
From Impact Lab:
“What is the secret to getting a solid 7 to 8 hours of sleep? Head for [...]

Posted on November 29, 2007 | No Comments | Filed under : articles, body, diet, fitness, general, health, healthy recipes, organic, setting goals

Are you getting enough Sleep?

Speaking of naps and sleep, here’s a great article about how important sleep is, and why.
From BBC:
“Modern life is too demanding to turn out the lights and we’re more sleep deprived than ever before. How can we get back in the habit of grabbing shut-eye?
Ask someone how they are and their response, more often than [...]