We have all been told that comparing ourselves with others is not such a great idea.  When we look at others and measure ourselves comparatively, we often come up short.  If we see or think that they have what we want, we may feel envious or lacking.  Truth is, there’s always someone thinner, better looking,…

Tax Day in the U.S.  A tough time, facing up and paying up for the past year. I wrote about money and debt, and “Being on the Verge”  here’s that post, click here. Here’s what Deborah Price of Beliefnet, says about what to do.  She starts with gratitude and appreciation for what our tax dollars…

Be careful when weaning yourself from one habit that you don’t pick up another. It’s a natural tendency, especially for those of us who tend to use food to fill emotional gaps. Just because you may not be eating so much, don’t substitute your old too-much-food habit with a new habit of too-much-coffee, cigarettes, sweets…

A great way to understand what’s going on in your life, in your habits and actions, thoughts and needs, is to write about it. Keep a journal or diary. Write what you’re thinking and doing. Talk on paper about what and how much you are eating, and what you’re doing to move your body and…

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