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Dr. Norris J. Chumley Satisfied Life

Cindy put it all in perspective when she wrote, “To me, a satisfied life means enjoying everyday, spreading joy, believing, looking forward and not worrying.” That feels like a breath of fresh air for me this morning. Thanks so much Cindy.  Of course, being someone who is rather complicated – I like to analyze, theorize,…

Here’s a very interesting article in the New york Times, from an advertising point-of-view about a new product being introduced soon.  It’s a low-calorie version of Vitaminwater, called Vitaminwater10. What do you think?  Post a comment below. I think you should just drink water!  Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.

Here’s an idea you may enjoy trying. As you take your shower for the day, imagine that you are not only washing your body, but that you are also washing your psyche! Imagine that the stress from your fears, worries and problems is flowing away, out of your body: down, down, down the drain. The…

Please add your thoughts and feel free to confide your problems in last week’s posting, “Confidentially Relived,”  I really appreciate what you wrote.  We are all in this life together, and the Internet is a great way for us to get to know one another.  This week brought a lot of us to begin talking…

Overeating is a form of self anesthesia. What we’re trying to do is find other non-destructive methods to feel better. Here are some other, less self-destructive ideas for managing the pain and difficulties of living: Try moving. Flexing your muscles and liberating your bones really makes you feel good. In other words, exercise! Go for…

Q: I thought that we are supposed to eat when we are hungry and stop when full. Is it is OK to go all day long without eating? What if you don’t get a hunger pang all day? A: Everyone is different; each of us has our unique needs and individual preferences. I think it…

You need to eat less than you were eating in order to lose weight. But don’t diet! The idea is to eat moderately, from all five food groups (including a small amount of fats and sugars). Eat three small meals a day, and a snack of fruits and vegetables. Or eat six very small meals…

How do you simplify your life?  Yes, it’s become a cliché, but it’s really a good thing to do, especially in these days of complexity, materialism and debt.  Join the online conversation and post, please, about how you are taking things simpler these days. If you haven’t tried simplification, may I suggest that you un-complicate…

What does having a “satisfied life” mean to you?  Join the discussion and tell us. Given that the spirit and substance of this daily column is a “satisfied life,”  my editor, Holly, suggested it would be a great idea to start a weekly “moment of the week” that is about living a satisfied life –…

Oh my, yesterday I just did not want to go to the 4th of a 6-week yoga intensive class.  I’d had a big lunch with a business client, and truthfully, a couple of glasses of wine.  I felt too full.  I felt a little tipsy; weak in the knees, really.  The thought of dragging myself…
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