Overcoming Obstacles — Four Roadblocks that Get in Our Way

Written by Lovelyn on August 25, 2009 – 1:15 pm -

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“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” Booker T. Washington

We all encounter hardships in our lives. Overcoming obstacles and hardships set before us is one reason why we’re all here. What are the obstacles you face? How can you overcome them? How can you make them your strengths instead of your weaknesses? Read more »

   

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Fading Stretch Marks with Natural Oils

Written by Lovelyn on August 18, 2009 – 2:21 pm -

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As many of you already know, I used to be a professional massage therapist. I don’t massage professionally anymore, but I do still have an interest in bodywork, skin and natural oils. My home is full of various kinds of natural oils and butters. I make my own moisturizers and creams. This article will include a recipe for a body butter that I use daily. It’s a great natural formula for fading stretch marks. Read more »

   

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Outdoor Exercise Tips

Written by Lovelyn on August 11, 2009 – 4:03 pm -

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I took martial arts classes for a number of years when I was living in Korea. When I moved back to the States, I decided to continue my martial arts training. I studied Oom Yung Doe at a small place in the town I moved too. Read more »

   

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Swine Flu Vaccine — How Safe Is It?

Written by Lovelyn on August 4, 2009 – 5:52 pm -

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Swine flu’s been in the news a lot recently. If you haven’t heard of it before you must be living under a rock. Read more »

   

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Accepting the Cycles of Life — How to Change Your Circumstances

Written by Lovelyn on July 28, 2009 – 11:18 am -

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My stepson is staying with his mother for the summer holiday. He went there about a week ago and will be there for six weeks. Yesterday, he called because he and his mother had an argument. “I hate arguments,” he kept saying on the phone. “Now my whole summer vacation is ruined. I can’t believe my whole vacation is ruined.” He kept insisting that his vacation was ruined because of one simple argument. Read more »

   

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Exercise Tips — How to Start an Exercise Routine

Written by Lovelyn on July 21, 2009 – 12:50 pm -

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We all know exercise is good for us. It builds healthy muscle tissue, helps get rid of fat and is great for our hearts. Besides these obvious benefits, exercise can make you  help you beat depression and is great for your brain. Despite knowing all these things, many of us still struggle to make exercise a regular part of our lives. Read more »

   

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Working Smarter Not Harder — Stress Reduction Tactics for a Busy Life

Written by Lovelyn on July 14, 2009 – 10:54 am -

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I tend to be a bit of a workaholic. I try to reform all the time and most of the time I successfully do for a little while. Honestly, it’s hard though. When you love the work you do, for me it’s writing, it’s difficult not to do it all the time. At times, even though you love it, it can get to be too much. That’s what’s happened to me recently. I’ve been working too hard. Read more »

   

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Survival Techniques — Basic First Aid

Written by Lovelyn on July 7, 2009 – 2:14 pm -

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I will be a leader at a camp for teenage girls that my church runs in two weeks. The camp is only four days long and a good place for the girls to bond. Besides all the fun and games that happen at camp it is an opportunity for the girls to learn survival techniques that will be useful for them in the future. Read more »

   

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Hypothyroidism — The Natural Thyroid Diet Book Review

Written by Lovelyn on June 30, 2009 – 9:01 pm -

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I’ve been hearing a lot about thyroid disorders recently and how they’re so prevalent. I didn’t know much about the thyroid and what it does so I decided to read up on it. I used to have a roommate that took thyroid medication and she told me that if she didn’t take it she would die. That’s about all I knew. While looking into thyroid disorders, specifically hypothyroidism, I came across this ebook and decided to purchase it and see what it said. Read more »

   

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Simple Steps to Optimal Health

Written by Lovelyn on June 23, 2009 – 1:32 pm -

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Everyone wants to be healthy. I sure do. The steps to achieving optimal health aren’t as difficult to manage as they might seem. Breaking down what needs to be done and trying to make those changes in your life over time will help you  feel and look great. Let’s look at what you need to do to achieve optimal health. Remember you don’t have to do all these things at once. Changing your life one piece at a time will bring better results because you won’t have the stress of trying to do too much at once. Read more »

   

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