Dinner Diva: How To Best Use Your Refrigerator

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By: Leanne Ely   Chances are, you have a refrigerator in your home. But, if you’re like many people, you don’t put a lot of thought into the what-goes-where process when you get your groceries home from the market. There is a reason why your fridge has all of those drawers and … [Read more...]

Book Review: “8 Weeks to Vibrant Health” by Dr. Hyla Cass

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  Ten years ago when I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder & Panic Disorder. I was lost, scared and felt so alone.  The only option I was given by my doctor was a handful of prescriptions and a pat on the back wishing me luck. Knowing that my first panic attack came out of … [Read more...]

Cool Tool: Imagine You’re in a Coffee Shop….

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I ran across this cool free tool earlier this week. An ambient sound website that streams the background noise of a coffee shop.  I always love to go hang out in my local coffee shop to surf and drink a cup of decaf.  Now when I am frustrated at work I can put on my headphones and imagine I am … [Read more...]

Interesting Article: “20,000 ER Visits Linked to Energy Drinks”

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  New article this morning from ABC news about the epidemic of ER visits in the US caused by energy drinks. Click here to read the article. Take care of your body! ~Amy   … [Read more...]

Rainy Mood

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  Brain going a mile a minute today? This website has a free loop of a rain storm. I play it on my headphones and it's amazing how I can focus & relax while I work. Although I do have the occasional urge to crawl up on the couch for a nap. www.rainymood.com … [Read more...]

Need a Little Motivation?

This video is powerful!  I just love anything that has to do with normal people breaking through!  I thought I would share this video with you. Do you really want to stay struggling today or are you ready to emerge?  Watch this and then what's your excuse for not having a plan.   For me I … [Read more...]

Serenity Now!

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  After suffering from stress, anxiety and panic for years Serenity seemed like something that I had very little of. The other evening I was watching Oprah interview Paula Dean who suffered from anxiety for many years.  So fearful to even leave her home she mentioned the one fear that I … [Read more...]

Great Way to Occupy Your Brain

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  If you are really struggling you don't have interest in much.  It's a lot of work just to get up and moving.  If you really want some of that stuff in your brain to slow down the best thing is to fill it with new stuff.  I remember driving one day thinking "I wonder if there … [Read more...]

Set A Time To Worry

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Worry about stuff all the time?  Try setting a time to worry.  This helped my worried thoughts dwindle little by little.       · Pick a time of the day you are allowed to worry.  This might be 5 minutes or an hour. · Carry a small notbook in your purse/bag, … [Read more...]

How Are You Breathing?

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I have long suffered from being a shallow breather. I truly think this really increased my anxiety & reduced it when I changed my pattern. Here are a few symptoms of shallow breathing: blocked nose, sleep apnea, anxiety, fatigue and constipation. My goal this week is to watch my posture and … [Read more...]

Video Break: Take 5 minutes to relax!

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Well Fed: Great Paleo Cookbook! Weekly Giveaway Too!

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Please Welcome to The Coop: The Clothes Make The Girl - Melissa Joulwan Melissa's site The Clothes Make The Girl is one of my favorites!  As I continue to follow my journey to wellness I am always on the lookout for new tips/tools to add to my lifestyle.  Over the last year my family has … [Read more...]

Great Food!

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Yum!!! What are these? They are called Bora Bora Fireballs & I made them this weekend. Keep an eye out for our newest Coop Member - I can't wait to tell you all about her and her fabulous recipes. P.S. We are giving away a copy of her new book this week. I'll be posting later today! ~Amy … [Read more...]

Book Review: Living With Less: An Unexpected Key to Happiness

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I am a big fan of the Becoming Minimalist Blog.  So when I heard that Joshua Becker was coming out with a book I was really excited. I have spent the last few days reading & highlighting this inspiring book that really revealed that so many of us are not living as we are designed.  In this … [Read more...]

Learning the Kettle Bell Swing

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Kettle Bells are something new that I have added to my workout.  Wow, do they give you a workout!  I can fell it all over in muscles that I wouldn't think would be affected.  Ready to add this fun workout into your routine?  Proper form is most important, and Tim Ferriss has my favorite … [Read more...]