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Did you know that stroke and dementia are more likely to affect people with high blood pressure?
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Did you know that stroke and dementia are more likely to affect people with high blood pressure?
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Griswold Home Care offers a $1,000 annual scholarship to a qualified student pursuing a bachelor’s, associate’s, graduate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university. Winners will usually have at least a 3.75 GPA, and have experience in caregiving. We would like to congratulate Samridhi Singh as 2018’s Griswold Home Care Annual Scholarship winner!
Read more about Samridhi, how she started on the path to a nursing degree, and what she plans to do with that degree after graduation.
My name is Samridhi Singh and I am a freshman majoring in nursing with a psychology minor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. For as long as I can remember, my family used to encourage me to be an engineer, but when I started as an inpatient volunteer at Mary Bridge Hospital, my vision changed completely. I held a toddler in my arms and learned that he had been in the hospital for 200 days, fighting leukemia. When you see the unfair realities of life, it makes you take a deep look at what is versus what can be. Each week, holding those babies warmed my heart as I became entrenched in their joys and sorrows, trials and tribulations, and smiles and tears. It made me wish that they would get to have long, healthy lives ahead of them. Thus I decided to pursue nursing.
Another thing that sent me down the path to nursing was when I completed my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training in high school. Since then, I began visiting and volunteering at adult care homes. Adult care is one issue I am passionate about because it is important, yet currently sidelined since our society sadly considers seniors as those who have outlived their utility. Nuclear family systems don’t support the care of aging parents, so although adult homes are a good solution, the care provided varies immensely based on how expensive the facility is. This is quite unfair. I would like to complete my nursing program and specialize in adult care to provide affordable yet ideal care. To this effect, I would like to start a non-profit organization to make available health care services for adults with physical disabilities and/or cognitive impairments and also provide social-emotional support so they do not feel lonely, sad, or uncared for. I’d love to have partnerships with elementary schools, arrange for children to spend time with the seniors, organize music recitals, celebrate birthdays, have partnerships with flower shops and bakeries that can donate goodies – anything to improve the seniors’ mental wellness and quality of life.
I am also aware of how differently the medical system runs in many underdeveloped or developing countries of the world. If you don’t have the money up front for the hospital care that you are seeking, you are not allowed inside the hospital gates. Most hospitals are either massively expensive, while the others are at best mediocre. The care provided is not enough. There are too many patients and underpaid, overworked employees who work unhappily and merely for the paycheck. Therefore, looking at the medical care that is provided here, I appreciate how a person is treated as a person, with dignity and respect. The doctors, nurses, and all hospital staff seem to care about the patient – not only the physical, but also the emotional well-being. They smile, talk to you decently, want to know more about you as a person, and give you the best care possible. They are considerate and have abundant patience. It gives you the feeling of being cared for. Watching my grandparents battle serious health issues and not receive adequate care while living in a different part of the world makes me value the care that is provided here, and I want to be part of this system.
I would like contribute to the nursing profession by bringing in my own insights, using critical thinking in fast-thinking situations to look at the consequences of my actions as well as being able to see the benefits. I truly believe it is essential to help the patients by not only giving them medications but also by talking to them and reassuring them. St. Francis Xavier says, “Be great in little things.” I see myself as a transformational leader, who believes in setting a personal example. I am a doer and staunchly believe in working together to bring our community together. For me, service towards others is the foundation to uplift those around us and I plan to do just that, no matter when, how, and where I am. Being a good human being is most important to me so I not only become a productive individual but also a contributing member of our society.
Griswold Home Care offers a $1,000 annual scholarship to a qualified student pursuing a bachelor’s, associate’s, graduate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university. Winners will usually have at least a 3.75 GPA, and have experience in caregiving. We would like to congratulate Samridhi Singh as 2018’s Griswold Home Care Annual Scholarship winner!
Read more about Samridhi, how she started on the path to a nursing degree, and what she plans to do with that degree after graduation.
My name is Samridhi Singh and I am a freshman majoring in nursing with a psychology minor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA. For as long as I can remember, my family used to encourage me to be an engineer, but when I started as an inpatient volunteer at Mary Bridge Hospital, my vision changed completely. I held a toddler in my arms and learned that he had been in the hospital for 200 days, fighting leukemia. When you see the unfair realities of life, it makes you take a deep look at what is versus what can be. Each week, holding those babies warmed my heart as I became entrenched in their joys and sorrows, trials and tribulations, and smiles and tears. It made me wish that they would get to have long, healthy lives ahead of them. Thus I decided to pursue nursing.
Another thing that sent me down the path to nursing was when I completed my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training in high school. Since then, I began visiting and volunteering at adult care homes. Adult care is one issue I am passionate about because it is important, yet currently sidelined since our society sadly considers seniors as those who have outlived their utility. Nuclear family systems don’t support the care of aging parents, so although adult homes are a good solution, the care provided varies immensely based on how expensive the facility is. This is quite unfair. I would like to complete my nursing program and specialize in adult care to provide affordable yet ideal care. To this effect, I would like to start a non-profit organization to make available health care services for adults with physical disabilities and/or cognitive impairments and also provide social-emotional support so they do not feel lonely, sad, or uncared for. I’d love to have partnerships with elementary schools, arrange for children to spend time with the seniors, organize music recitals, celebrate birthdays, have partnerships with flower shops and bakeries that can donate goodies – anything to improve the seniors’ mental wellness and quality of life.
I am also aware of how differently the medical system runs in many underdeveloped or developing countries of the world. If you don’t have the money up front for the hospital care that you are seeking, you are not allowed inside the hospital gates. Most hospitals are either massively expensive, while the others are at best mediocre. The care provided is not enough. There are too many patients and underpaid, overworked employees who work unhappily and merely for the paycheck. Therefore, looking at the medical care that is provided here, I appreciate how a person is treated as a person, with dignity and respect. The doctors, nurses, and all hospital staff seem to care about the patient – not only the physical, but also the emotional well-being. They smile, talk to you decently, want to know more about you as a person, and give you the best care possible. They are considerate and have abundant patience. It gives you the feeling of being cared for. Watching my grandparents battle serious health issues and not receive adequate care while living in a different part of the world makes me value the care that is provided here, and I want to be part of this system.
I would like contribute to the nursing profession by bringing in my own insights, using critical thinking in fast-thinking situations to look at the consequences of my actions as well as being able to see the benefits. I truly believe it is essential to help the patients by not only giving them medications but also by talking to them and reassuring them. St. Francis Xavier says, “Be great in little things.” I see myself as a transformational leader, who believes in setting a personal example. I am a doer and staunchly believe in working together to bring our community together. For me, service towards others is the foundation to uplift those around us and I plan to do just that, no matter when, how, and where I am. Being a good human being is most important to me so I not only become a productive individual but also a contributing member of our society.
Researchers concluded that women who averaged about 4,000 daily steps were 40 percent less likely to die versus those who took fewer steps. They also found that longevity benefits largely maxed out near 7,500 daily steps.
Researchers concluded that women who averaged about 4,000 daily steps were 40 percent less likely to die versus those who took fewer steps. They also found that longevity benefits largely maxed out near 7,500 daily steps.
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“Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”
― Rumi
My friends,
I’m opening up two spots for my 1-on-1 coaching service, which is aimed for those who would like to start changing their lives, shifting their patterns, and starting true transformation.
I’m looking for people who:
Is that you? What is meaningful to you? Who do you care deeply about? What change do you want to create in the world?
We’ll start with a free call, to get to know each other, and see if it’s the right fit. You won’t be under any obligation after the call. Then I’ll send you a proposal, and if you sign on, we’ll commit to training together.
Then we’ll meet twice a month, on video call, and dive into your patterns, what’s holding you back, what you want to create, and how you can train to shift those patterns. We’ll work flexibly, but with commitment and accountability.
I’ll give you practices/assignments to do between calls — this is where the real change takes place. You’ll log your training, and I’ll give you feedback on your log so that you can adjust the training if needed.
Then we’ll see what magic happens.
Ready to train with me?
Apply here today for one of the two spots.
Here’s a testimonial from one of my recent clients:
“I had the usual goals to start with (more mindfulness, more discipline, less procrastination – you name it) which I have been aiming at – and missing – for a long time. Leo’s kind and extremely open approach made me feel safe and capable of sharing honestly my wins and failures. During our work together, Leo helped me to flank the obstacles that was resisting my futile head-on attacks. Due to the coaching experience, I am more capable of picking the right battles, distinguishing the important from irrelevant and accepting discomfort as a natural part of the journey.”
— Ales Balcar, trainer for Amazon.com
Source http://zenhabits.net/coaching/
“Stop acting so small. You are the universe in ecstatic motion.”
― Rumi
My friends,
I’m opening up two spots for my 1-on-1 coaching service, which is aimed for those who would like to start changing their lives, shifting their patterns, and starting true transformation.
I’m looking for people who:
Is that you? What is meaningful to you? Who do you care deeply about? What change do you want to create in the world?
We’ll start with a free call, to get to know each other, and see if it’s the right fit. You won’t be under any obligation after the call. Then I’ll send you a proposal, and if you sign on, we’ll commit to training together.
Then we’ll meet twice a month, on video call, and dive into your patterns, what’s holding you back, what you want to create, and how you can train to shift those patterns. We’ll work flexibly, but with commitment and accountability.
I’ll give you practices/assignments to do between calls — this is where the real change takes place. You’ll log your training, and I’ll give you feedback on your log so that you can adjust the training if needed.
Then we’ll see what magic happens.
Ready to train with me?
Apply here today for one of the two spots.
Here’s a testimonial from one of my recent clients:
“I had the usual goals to start with (more mindfulness, more discipline, less procrastination – you name it) which I have been aiming at – and missing – for a long time. Leo’s kind and extremely open approach made me feel safe and capable of sharing honestly my wins and failures. During our work together, Leo helped me to flank the obstacles that was resisting my futile head-on attacks. Due to the coaching experience, I am more capable of picking the right battles, distinguishing the important from irrelevant and accepting discomfort as a natural part of the journey.”
— Ales Balcar, trainer for Amazon.com
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“Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” ~Norman Vincent Peale
Making a major life change, such as changing careers or moving to a new state, can be really scary.
Even if our hearts are pulling us in one direction, we may still be plagued with doubt, fear, and anxious thoughts, such as: How do I know if I’m making the right decision? What will my family think if I do this? Will I regret this?
Even after we make the change, doubts and worries can still linger.
In 2016, I was on the brink of a major life change. At the time, I was enrolled in a doctorate program in psychology. I had always dreamed of getting my doctorate. But after two semesters in the program, I realized the path I was on was making me miserable. While my advisor was passionate about his research, I didn’t feel anything close to passion.
I came to realize I wasn’t in graduate school for the right reasons. I wasn’t there because I wanted to contribute to the field. What I wanted was to win the support and approval of my family.
Once I realized that, I knew pursuing a doctorate wasn’t the right path for me. However, even though my intuition was screaming at me to leave, I didn’t trust those feelings. I fought with myself. I kept coming up with rational reasons for staying: I worked so hard to get here. I should be here. I’m smart enough to be here—I even passed the comprehensive exams in only my third semester!
But no matter how hard my rational self struggled to sway me, my inner voice kept reminding me how unhappy and unfulfilled I was.
I vacillated between leaving and staying. Deep down, I knew what I wanted to do. But I was terrified. My self-worth had always been linked to academic achievements. Without my status as a graduate student, I worried I’d feel worthless. Plus, what would my family and professors think if I left?
Soon the pull of my intuition became too strong to ignore. I decided to leave my program. While my husband was very supportive of my decision, my family was not supportive—just as I feared. I tried to reassure myself. I continually reminded myself that I had left for the right reasons: to prioritize my happiness and pursue a more fulfilling life path.
But the doubts and negative self-talk lingered. I started to believe that I was a failure, a loser. My family even said as much. A former professor was also disappointed with me.
I became so wrapped up in my doubts and negative self-talk that I lost sight of the reasons why I left in the first place.
Then serendipity hit.
For some time, I had a side project in writing uplifting letters to strangers. I would write positive messages and leave them in places I thought would be helpful, such as inside self-help books at used bookstores.
One day, while writing a letter, I suddenly got the idea to write a letter to myself, a letter reminding myself that in leaving graduate school, I was doing what was right for me—being true to myself and prioritizing my happiness.
“Dear You,” I began. I spent the next hour crafting a letter to myself. I wrote as if I were a compassionate friend writing to myself.
In the first paragraph, I briefly acknowledged my doubts and feelings.
Next, I told myself to stop being so hard on myself—I had left graduate school to do what was right for me and my happiness.
Then I wrote about why I knew graduate school was the wrong path for me. I recalled how happy I was before starting graduate school, and that my happiness rapidly declined since pursuing this path. I reminded myself that I was now free to let happiness back into my life. In the end, the letter ran to just under one thousand words.
After particularly hard days, I would read the letter. What I found was remarkable: the letter instantaneously swept away all of the self-critical thoughts I had about leaving graduate school. It broke the pattern of my thinking negatively about myself and made me see, in my own words, why what I had done was right.
Each time I finished the letter, I would be confident about my decision again and proud of my choice.
But then, a day or two later, something would trigger me to feel badly again. The negative thoughts and fears and doubts would return. In the evening, I’d read the letter again and feel confident once more.
Clearly, reading the letter was helpful in boosting my mood and confidence in the moment. So I thought: What if I started reading the letter every day? Would it help me feel better about my decision in the long-term? And so I started reading the letter every morning. It was often one of the first things I did after I woke up. In the beginning, I read it several times a day.
Reading the letter every day proved to be powerful. Within a couple of weeks, I noticed that the things that had triggered me to feel badly, no longer had that effect. Instead, when confronted with these triggers, I found myself automatically thinking about the sentiments I had expressed in my letter.
After a month of reading the letter every single day, my thought patterns had completely changed. No longer did I think less of myself for leaving my graduate program. Instead, I felt proud.
In leaving my doctorate program, I had done what was right for me. I had listened to my intuition and bravely made a move toward pursuing a more fulfilling path. Sure, I was more than capable of being in graduate school and finishing the program, but it wasn’t the right path for me, and that was okay.
And my letter had helped me stay on the path that was right for me.
Are you facing a major life change and struggling with doubt, fear, or negative self-talk? If so, writing a letter to yourself and reading it consistently may be helpful in transforming your thoughts.
In the first paragraph, you might start off by acknowledging your current feelings or thoughts. For example, I started off my letter by writing, “I know you may be doubting yourself right now…” Reading this made me feel comforted and soothed, as if I were reading a letter from a friend who completely understood where I was coming from.
I talked over my situation constantly with my husband. I thought that my being sad to let go of my program was evidence that I was about to make the wrong decision. But he reminded me that it was normal to feel that way; after all it was a dream I had held for so long. It made sense that it would be a little sad to let that go, even if I knew it wasn’t right for me. This sentiment made its way into my letter.
I found my letter more impactful when it was written in a conversational way. Don’t worry so much about spelling or grammar. It doesn’t need to read like an essay.
In her studies of the subconscious mind, Dr. Sherry Buffington found that the subconscious can only understand words that produce a mental image or picture. Words such as don’t, not, and no do not form an image or picture. Therefore, the subconscious doesn’t recognize them.
For example, when you write, “You are not weak,” your subconscious only recognizes you and weak, and interprets this statement as, “You are weak.” Yikes! That’s not at all what you meant! If you use positive words, your subconscious will recognize the words and interpret the statement correctly. In this example, if you write, “You are strong,” your subconscious sees exactly as you intend: “You are strong.”
I wrote the letter in a Google Doc, which is stored within my Google Drive. That way I could access it easily on my phone. This might be helpful for you, or you may prefer a handwritten letter instead. Ultimately, you want to choose a method that will allow you easy access every day.
I know that my letter is just right when I feel comforted and soothed when reading it. If a sentence or paragraph doesn’t have the right effect, you may need to revise it a little.
For the letter to help you stay the course, it’s important to read it every day—for as long as you need to.
—
Making a big life change can trigger a lot of fear, doubt, and negative self-talk. These overwhelming feelings and thoughts can become so habitual that you can feel stuck and unable to break free from them.
Writing an empathetic, empowering letter to yourself can remind you why making a life change is so important to your happiness and well-being. And reading it regularly can help reprogram your thought patterns and keep you on the right track.
C. Corbeil is a writer from New England. Find out more about her at www.caelancorbeil.com.
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“Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” ~Norman Vincent Peale
Making a major life change, such as changing careers or moving to a new state, can be really scary.
Even if our hearts are pulling us in one direction, we may still be plagued with doubt, fear, and anxious thoughts, such as: How do I know if I’m making the right decision? What will my family think if I do this? Will I regret this?
Even after we make the change, doubts and worries can still linger.
In 2016, I was on the brink of a major life change. At the time, I was enrolled in a doctorate program in psychology. I had always dreamed of getting my doctorate. But after two semesters in the program, I realized the path I was on was making me miserable. While my advisor was passionate about his research, I didn’t feel anything close to passion.
I came to realize I wasn’t in graduate school for the right reasons. I wasn’t there because I wanted to contribute to the field. What I wanted was to win the support and approval of my family.
Once I realized that, I knew pursuing a doctorate wasn’t the right path for me. However, even though my intuition was screaming at me to leave, I didn’t trust those feelings. I fought with myself. I kept coming up with rational reasons for staying: I worked so hard to get here. I should be here. I’m smart enough to be here—I even passed the comprehensive exams in only my third semester!
But no matter how hard my rational self struggled to sway me, my inner voice kept reminding me how unhappy and unfulfilled I was.
I vacillated between leaving and staying. Deep down, I knew what I wanted to do. But I was terrified. My self-worth had always been linked to academic achievements. Without my status as a graduate student, I worried I’d feel worthless. Plus, what would my family and professors think if I left?
Soon the pull of my intuition became too strong to ignore. I decided to leave my program. While my husband was very supportive of my decision, my family was not supportive—just as I feared. I tried to reassure myself. I continually reminded myself that I had left for the right reasons: to prioritize my happiness and pursue a more fulfilling life path.
But the doubts and negative self-talk lingered. I started to believe that I was a failure, a loser. My family even said as much. A former professor was also disappointed with me.
I became so wrapped up in my doubts and negative self-talk that I lost sight of the reasons why I left in the first place.
Then serendipity hit.
For some time, I had a side project in writing uplifting letters to strangers. I would write positive messages and leave them in places I thought would be helpful, such as inside self-help books at used bookstores.
One day, while writing a letter, I suddenly got the idea to write a letter to myself, a letter reminding myself that in leaving graduate school, I was doing what was right for me—being true to myself and prioritizing my happiness.
“Dear You,” I began. I spent the next hour crafting a letter to myself. I wrote as if I were a compassionate friend writing to myself.
In the first paragraph, I briefly acknowledged my doubts and feelings.
Next, I told myself to stop being so hard on myself—I had left graduate school to do what was right for me and my happiness.
Then I wrote about why I knew graduate school was the wrong path for me. I recalled how happy I was before starting graduate school, and that my happiness rapidly declined since pursuing this path. I reminded myself that I was now free to let happiness back into my life. In the end, the letter ran to just under one thousand words.
After particularly hard days, I would read the letter. What I found was remarkable: the letter instantaneously swept away all of the self-critical thoughts I had about leaving graduate school. It broke the pattern of my thinking negatively about myself and made me see, in my own words, why what I had done was right.
Each time I finished the letter, I would be confident about my decision again and proud of my choice.
But then, a day or two later, something would trigger me to feel badly again. The negative thoughts and fears and doubts would return. In the evening, I’d read the letter again and feel confident once more.
Clearly, reading the letter was helpful in boosting my mood and confidence in the moment. So I thought: What if I started reading the letter every day? Would it help me feel better about my decision in the long-term? And so I started reading the letter every morning. It was often one of the first things I did after I woke up. In the beginning, I read it several times a day.
Reading the letter every day proved to be powerful. Within a couple of weeks, I noticed that the things that had triggered me to feel badly, no longer had that effect. Instead, when confronted with these triggers, I found myself automatically thinking about the sentiments I had expressed in my letter.
After a month of reading the letter every single day, my thought patterns had completely changed. No longer did I think less of myself for leaving my graduate program. Instead, I felt proud.
In leaving my doctorate program, I had done what was right for me. I had listened to my intuition and bravely made a move toward pursuing a more fulfilling path. Sure, I was more than capable of being in graduate school and finishing the program, but it wasn’t the right path for me, and that was okay.
And my letter had helped me stay on the path that was right for me.
Are you facing a major life change and struggling with doubt, fear, or negative self-talk? If so, writing a letter to yourself and reading it consistently may be helpful in transforming your thoughts.
In the first paragraph, you might start off by acknowledging your current feelings or thoughts. For example, I started off my letter by writing, “I know you may be doubting yourself right now…” Reading this made me feel comforted and soothed, as if I were reading a letter from a friend who completely understood where I was coming from.
I talked over my situation constantly with my husband. I thought that my being sad to let go of my program was evidence that I was about to make the wrong decision. But he reminded me that it was normal to feel that way; after all it was a dream I had held for so long. It made sense that it would be a little sad to let that go, even if I knew it wasn’t right for me. This sentiment made its way into my letter.
I found my letter more impactful when it was written in a conversational way. Don’t worry so much about spelling or grammar. It doesn’t need to read like an essay.
In her studies of the subconscious mind, Dr. Sherry Buffington found that the subconscious can only understand words that produce a mental image or picture. Words such as don’t, not, and no do not form an image or picture. Therefore, the subconscious doesn’t recognize them.
For example, when you write, “You are not weak,” your subconscious only recognizes you and weak, and interprets this statement as, “You are weak.” Yikes! That’s not at all what you meant! If you use positive words, your subconscious will recognize the words and interpret the statement correctly. In this example, if you write, “You are strong,” your subconscious sees exactly as you intend: “You are strong.”
I wrote the letter in a Google Doc, which is stored within my Google Drive. That way I could access it easily on my phone. This might be helpful for you, or you may prefer a handwritten letter instead. Ultimately, you want to choose a method that will allow you easy access every day.
I know that my letter is just right when I feel comforted and soothed when reading it. If a sentence or paragraph doesn’t have the right effect, you may need to revise it a little.
For the letter to help you stay the course, it’s important to read it every day—for as long as you need to.
—
Making a big life change can trigger a lot of fear, doubt, and negative self-talk. These overwhelming feelings and thoughts can become so habitual that you can feel stuck and unable to break free from them.
Writing an empathetic, empowering letter to yourself can remind you why making a life change is so important to your happiness and well-being. And reading it regularly can help reprogram your thought patterns and keep you on the right track.
C. Corbeil is a writer from New England. Find out more about her at www.caelancorbeil.com.
Get in the conversation! Click here to leave a comment on the site.
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Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/think-ahead/your-nutritional-needs-change-as-you-age
by Nicole Letts for Style Blueprint: It’s not about waking up, realizing you’re 35 (or 45, or 55, or 65 … ) and modifying a lifetime of habits then and there. According to Dr. Nicole Avena, an assistant professor of……
Source: https://womensbrainhealth.org/think-ahead/your-nutritional-needs-change-as-you-age
by Nicole Letts for Style Blueprint: It’s not about waking up, realizing you’re 35 (or 45, or 55, or 65 … ) and modifying a lifetime of habits then and there. According to Dr. Nicole Avena, an assistant professor of……
Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/elevated-fatty-acid-ratio-omega6omega3-increases-obesity-risk/
Writing in the journal Nutrients — An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity, investigators say, “in the past three decades, total fat and saturated fat intake, as a percentage of total calories has continuously decreased in Western diets, while the intake of omega-6 fatty acid increased and the omega-3
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Source: http://www.brainhealtheducation.org/elevated-fatty-acid-ratio-omega6omega3-increases-obesity-risk/
Writing in the journal Nutrients — An Increase in the Omega-6/Omega-3 fatty Acid Ratio Increases the Risk for Obesity, investigators say, “in the past three decades, total fat and saturated fat intake, as a percentage of total calories has continuously decreased in Western diets, while the intake of omega-6 fatty acid increased and the omega-3
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The Minimalists are not fans of so-called “listicles” because lists skew toward trite, vapid, or overly simplistic. Despite our allergic reaction, the media frequently asks for “The Minimalists top decluttering tips.” Although we don’t hand them a list, we usually answer with the following advice.
1. Question. Start your process by asking the most important question: “How might my life be better with less?” By answering this question, you identify the benefits of letting go—not just the how-to, but the more important why-to. The benefits are different for each of us. For some, it’s improved health or relationships; for others, the benefits are financial freedom or more time to create. Understanding the purpose of decluttering will grant you the leverage to keep going.
2. Start Small. Once you understand why you’re decluttering, get momentum by starting small. We recommend the 30-Day Minimalism Game, which makes decluttering fun by injecting some friendly competition.
3. Packing Party. Once you have momentum, let go of more stuff by throwing a Packing Party. Do it in one room—or if you’re feeling adventurous, your entire house!
4. Rules. If you need guidance along the way, consider the Just-in-Case Rule, the 90/90 Rule, and the 10/10 Material Possessions Theory to help you stay on track.
5. Organize. No matter where you are on your journey, always remember: the easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.
To dive deeper, visit our “Start Here” page or listen to our favorite audiobook, Everything That Remains.
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By · Follow: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
The Minimalists are not fans of so-called “listicles” because lists skew toward trite, vapid, or overly simplistic. Despite our allergic reaction, the media frequently asks for “The Minimalists top decluttering tips.” Although we don’t hand them a list, we usually answer with the following advice.
1. Question. Start your process by asking the most important question: “How might my life be better with less?” By answering this question, you identify the benefits of letting go—not just the how-to, but the more important why-to. The benefits are different for each of us. For some, it’s improved health or relationships; for others, the benefits are financial freedom or more time to create. Understanding the purpose of decluttering will grant you the leverage to keep going.
2. Start Small. Once you understand why you’re decluttering, get momentum by starting small. We recommend the 30-Day Minimalism Game, which makes decluttering fun by injecting some friendly competition.
3. Packing Party. Once you have momentum, let go of more stuff by throwing a Packing Party. Do it in one room—or if you’re feeling adventurous, your entire house!
4. Rules. If you need guidance along the way, consider the Just-in-Case Rule, the 90/90 Rule, and the 10/10 Material Possessions Theory to help you stay on track.
5. Organize. No matter where you are on your journey, always remember: the easiest way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.
To dive deeper, visit our “Start Here” page or listen to our favorite audiobook, Everything That Remains.
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The net benefit of sharing notes with patients could be significant because people not properly taking their medications costs the health care system about $300 billion a year.
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The net benefit of sharing notes with patients could be significant because people not properly taking their medications costs the health care system about $300 billion a year.
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Straight whiskey. That’s my drink of choice, or at least it’s one of them.
Some nights I’ve kicked my heels up with a glass and sipped it slowly simply because I thought it sounded appealing.
Other nights I’ve clutched my glass in a shaking hand with a sense of internal restlessness I couldn’t attribute to anything specific because I had no idea what I was feeling, or why.
And on other nights still I have known what I was feeling and I’ve consciously chosen to drown it with Jim Beam, the buzz in my brain and the warmth in my chest distracting me from what I didn’t want to face.
I thought about this recently after listening to an interview with Sarah Potenza, a singer/songwriter who you may know from season eight of The Voice.
In the fourth episode of Next Creator Up—a podcast I’m producing with my partner in many things and show host Ehren Prudhel—Sarah talked about her experiences with body shamers and naysayers who convinced her she didn’t have what it takes to make it in the music industry.
Though her whole interview spoke to me, because she has a larger than life personality and she’s all about self-acceptance, I was particularly drawn to what she had to say about releasing her pain onstage.
Not only have her scars served as fuel for her music, the act of performing provides a sense of catharsis that makes her feel whole and at peace.
She even noted that if she hasn’t performed in a while she feels like going to a bar and drinking—presumably because without an outlet to release her feelings, she’s tempted to stuff them down. But it’s clear from how she described it that releasing her feelings is a far superior option, and it doesn’t come with a hangover.
“Performance, for me, is so much love but also so much anger. There’s so much passion on the stage in everything I’m doing that it just gets all of that out of my system. I scream it out, I sweat it out, I cry it out, I sing it out, I shout it out. It’s all out there whether it’s the love, the joy, the hate, the anger, the peace, the sorrow, everything. And I just throw it up all over everything, and I feel sated.” ~Sarah Potenza
For me, it’s complicated. And I don’t mean it’s hard to explain. I mean the song, by Avril Lavigne.
It’s among my top-five karaoke choices because I can spit the words out rhythmically as if with a machine gun larynx. I jump and belt with a guttural roar, and it’s like all the weight of the day drains out of me, one “fall” and “crawl” and “break” at a time.
I’m loud and limber and alive, adrenaline pumping through my veins, washing away all residual pain in the intensity of the moment. I shout and it soothes me. I sweat and it cleanses me. It’s release and relief; it’s passion and peace.
And when it’s over, all my emotions splayed out before me like tiny dust particles in the air I can’t see but know are there, I feel not empty but open. Open to joy, open to connection, open to possibilities, open to love.
No glass of whiskey, however satisfying, has ever done that for me. In fact, it’s often done just the opposite. It’s closed my heart and filled me with sadness, as downers generally do. I lose control, the world in front of me blurred not beautified, and I feel not awakened but numb.
I don’t want to feel numb. I want to feel sated not sedated.
It’s easy to forget this, or to remember but deprioritize the things that make me come alive. They don’t feel productive, they’re not profitable, they don’t move the dial on my long-term goals. They may even feel frivolous, like wasting time, when I have so many other things to do.
But I can’t do any good in this world if I’m a walking, ticking time bomb, ever-ready to scatter the shrapnel of my misdirected emotions.
I need an outlet to work through it all—to feel, to heal, to release.
We all do, every last one of us.
We all need something that energizes us, fuels us, calms us, and soothes us, whether it’s creative or physical or both.
And we need to do it regularly, as if our lives depended on it, because in a way, they do.
Sure, we can exist in the world with feelings left unprocessed and unexpressed, but we’re only truly alive if we’re free. And we can’t be free when we’re repressed.
So sing that song, belt it out, even if you’re off key. Dance as if no one’s watching, or someone is but you just don’t care. Paint, write, run, climb—do whatever gets you into a state of flow, and throw yourself so deep into it you lose track of time.
Get out of your head, get into your heart, let yourself get everything out.
And do it without guilt. If it heals and recharges you, it’s not wasting time. It’s making the most of it.
—
If you’re interested in checking out Sarah Potenza’s interview, you can find it here (and you can find all other interviews here). I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and co-producer of the newly launched podcast Next Creator Up, which helps people overcome their blocks and create what they want to create. She’s also the author of Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and other books and co-founder of Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. For daily wisdom, join the Tiny Buddha list here.
Get in the conversation! Click here to leave a comment on the site.
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Straight whiskey. That’s my drink of choice, or at least it’s one of them.
Some nights I’ve kicked my heels up with a glass and sipped it slowly simply because I thought it sounded appealing.
Other nights I’ve clutched my glass in a shaking hand with a sense of internal restlessness I couldn’t attribute to anything specific because I had no idea what I was feeling, or why.
And on other nights still I have known what I was feeling and I’ve consciously chosen to drown it with Jim Beam, the buzz in my brain and the warmth in my chest distracting me from what I didn’t want to face.
I thought about this recently after listening to an interview with Sarah Potenza, a singer/songwriter who you may know from season eight of The Voice.
In the fourth episode of Next Creator Up—a podcast I’m producing with my partner in many things and show host Ehren Prudhel—Sarah talked about her experiences with body shamers and naysayers who convinced her she didn’t have what it takes to make it in the music industry.
Though her whole interview spoke to me, because she has a larger than life personality and she’s all about self-acceptance, I was particularly drawn to what she had to say about releasing her pain onstage.
Not only have her scars served as fuel for her music, the act of performing provides a sense of catharsis that makes her feel whole and at peace.
She even noted that if she hasn’t performed in a while she feels like going to a bar and drinking—presumably because without an outlet to release her feelings, she’s tempted to stuff them down. But it’s clear from how she described it that releasing her feelings is a far superior option, and it doesn’t come with a hangover.
“Performance, for me, is so much love but also so much anger. There’s so much passion on the stage in everything I’m doing that it just gets all of that out of my system. I scream it out, I sweat it out, I cry it out, I sing it out, I shout it out. It’s all out there whether it’s the love, the joy, the hate, the anger, the peace, the sorrow, everything. And I just throw it up all over everything, and I feel sated.” ~Sarah Potenza
For me, it’s complicated. And I don’t mean it’s hard to explain. I mean the song, by Avril Lavigne.
It’s among my top-five karaoke choices because I can spit the words out rhythmically as if with a machine gun larynx. I jump and belt with a guttural roar, and it’s like all the weight of the day drains out of me, one “fall” and “crawl” and “break” at a time.
I’m loud and limber and alive, adrenaline pumping through my veins, washing away all residual pain in the intensity of the moment. I shout and it soothes me. I sweat and it cleanses me. It’s release and relief; it’s passion and peace.
And when it’s over, all my emotions splayed out before me like tiny dust particles in the air I can’t see but know are there, I feel not empty but open. Open to joy, open to connection, open to possibilities, open to love.
No glass of whiskey, however satisfying, has ever done that for me. In fact, it’s often done just the opposite. It’s closed my heart and filled me with sadness, as downers generally do. I lose control, the world in front of me blurred not beautified, and I feel not awakened but numb.
I don’t want to feel numb. I want to feel sated not sedated.
It’s easy to forget this, or to remember but deprioritize the things that make me come alive. They don’t feel productive, they’re not profitable, they don’t move the dial on my long-term goals. They may even feel frivolous, like wasting time, when I have so many other things to do.
But I can’t do any good in this world if I’m a walking, ticking time bomb, ever-ready to scatter the shrapnel of my misdirected emotions.
I need an outlet to work through it all—to feel, to heal, to release.
We all do, every last one of us.
We all need something that energizes us, fuels us, calms us, and soothes us, whether it’s creative or physical or both.
And we need to do it regularly, as if our lives depended on it, because in a way, they do.
Sure, we can exist in the world with feelings left unprocessed and unexpressed, but we’re only truly alive if we’re free. And we can’t be free when we’re repressed.
So sing that song, belt it out, even if you’re off key. Dance as if no one’s watching, or someone is but you just don’t care. Paint, write, run, climb—do whatever gets you into a state of flow, and throw yourself so deep into it you lose track of time.
Get out of your head, get into your heart, let yourself get everything out.
And do it without guilt. If it heals and recharges you, it’s not wasting time. It’s making the most of it.
—
If you’re interested in checking out Sarah Potenza’s interview, you can find it here (and you can find all other interviews here). I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha and co-producer of the newly launched podcast Next Creator Up, which helps people overcome their blocks and create what they want to create. She’s also the author of Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and other books and co-founder of Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. For daily wisdom, join the Tiny Buddha list here.
Get in the conversation! Click here to leave a comment on the site.
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