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Archive for the ‘Encouragement’ Category

January 2nd, 2008

Advice for Setting and Reaching Goals

Last year, we kicked off the new year with a series of posts containing tips for goal setting, and this is a good time to review them:

TIP 1: Tell someone what you’re planning to do and ask them to help you be accountable for that commitment. (post)
TIP 2: Start small and manageable. Give yourself opportunities […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

January 1st, 2008

Your New Life Starts Today: Keep Your Promises

It’s the first day of the new year, and it’s time to get started on those resolutions you’ve made. Here’s the thing: New Year’s resolutions get broken left and right, but promises you make yourself are much easier to keep.
This year, I promise to…

… walk at least 3 days a week, with or without the […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

December 28th, 2007

Are You Standing in the Way of Your Own Happiness? I Challenge You to Make a Change!

We all want to be happy and successful, but sometimes our attitude contradicts what we say we want, and that gets in the way of the happiness we desire. Have you ever heard these phrases coming out of your mouth, or have you thought them?

I hate this stupid job.
Why does this always happen to me?
I […]

By Kristen King -- 5 comments

October 11th, 2007

Free, Personalized Weight Loss and Health Improvement Program

Personalized meal plans that fit your tastes and time…

Individualized exercise plans with a virtual trainer…
Stress management tools…
Community support…
And it’s all free? Come again?
Yeah, all that is included in the FREE Healthy Living Program from iVillage. It’s labeled “the most complete diet and lifestyle program on the Internet,” and it’s not hard to see why. Visit […]

By Kristen King -- 3 comments

September 17th, 2007

Lively Women Q&A: High Testosterone and First Gyno Visit?

You ask…
I recently got my results back from the doctor after a blood check. He said my testosterone level was high, actually quite high. I am 17 years old will be turning 18 in January and the reason i got this checked in the first place is because i have not gotten […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

June 6th, 2007

Fat Rant: America Speaks Out Against Weight Discrimination

Big Boned Blog turned me on to Joy Nash’s Fat Rant, which is my new favorite.  You have to watch it (feed readers click here):

Tags: American-Idol, Fat-Rant, jordin-sparks, Joy-Nash, National-Action-Against-Obesity, obese, Obesity, weight, weight-discrimination, woman, women, Womens-HealthShare This

By Kristen King -- 3 comments

June 5th, 2007

It’s Hard to Feel Lively When You’re Stressed About Your Finances

You never have it when you need it, when you have it you can’t hold onto it, and when it comes along you don’t know what to do with it. Do you know what I’m talking about? Yup, money. If you’re like most women, money’s probably the biggest stressor in your life. In fact, a […]

By Kristen King -- 2 comments

May 10th, 2007

Care for Your Psychological Self for Total Health

It’s another theme day at b5media, and this month is all about mental health.  Check out the round-up of posts over at Alzheimer’s Notes with Mary Emma Allen and Liz Lewis.
Particularly in the United States, where mental illness is often seen as a sign of weakness and self-medication (with alcohol, drugs, and even over-committed lifestyles) is […]

By Kristen King -- 6 comments

May 1st, 2007

May 2 Is National Anxiety Disorders Screening Day

The month of May is overflowing with national health observances, and here at Lively Women, we’re going to talk about them!  After all, how can you be lively if you’re not healthy?
If you often feel tense or worried about situations that don’t really warrant it, if you can’t shake anxious feelings even though you know […]

By Kristen King -- 1 comment

April 16th, 2007

The 5 S’s of Stressbusting

Dr. Dale V. Atkins has complied a quick list of 5 areas you can improve your stress-handling skills:  

1. Self — How is my body reacting to this situation? Is this good for me and my well-being?
2. Support — What do I need to do to get the help I need to get through this situation? Are my resources […]

By Kristen King -- 0 comments

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