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In the current issue of Glamour, which I adore, don’t get me wrong, I noticed a bunch of topics that Lively Women covered first. I’m not saying I scooped them, mind you, because we had different sources and different approaches, but I like to think that it’s further evidence that Lively Women is on the […]
It’s cold outside. You’re tired, and probably sleep-deprived like the rest of the world. Why camp out in front of the TV, filling your mind with more junk? You’re on overload anyway.
According to WebMD:
“Naps are one of the most powerful alertness strategies,” says Mark Rosekind, PhD, president and chief scientist at Alertness Solutions. “It is […]
I’ve gotten WAY, WAY off track this week with my work deadlines and other things going on in my personal life. Can you say stressed out? That’s me.
I had totally forgotten how addictive sugar is. I have no control. Once I get started eating my old way, I want more and more. Yesterday, I […]
Yesterday, I encountered a difficult situation that threatened to zap my energy and get me down. A certain person asked my opinion on something, and when I responded truthfully, this person misunderstood me and began to yell at me.
I did not yell back, yet the more I tried to explain myself, the more agitated she […]
I’ve been learning more about high-energy diets and am TRYING to eat more proteins and less carbs. Ruth Schaffer at Eating Fabulous explains the nitty-gritty of why protein gives you a longer-lasting source of energy.
So, even though I get the crunchy-munchy carb cravings when I’m on a writing deadline, on days when I need high […]
A few months ago, a friend of ours from French-speaking West Africa gave us a French Press to make coffee. I’d never used one before, so we had to read the directions and follow them exactly.
The coffee tasted great, and now we’re hooked! I’ve heard that European coffee is much stronger than American coffee, […]
If you’re feeling drowsy in the afternoon, here’s an article from LiveScience that explains why getting out into the sunlight may be the perfect solution to help perk you up.
According to the article:
The researchers exposed a group of people to 21 minutes of bright white light in the morning while they imaged their brains. Not […]
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