THE MENTALLY NEW ME IN 2009

Relaxing regularly and deeply is the perfect remedy to conquer stress.

The World Health Organization predicts that stress-related disorders and psychological disorders will be the second leading cause of disabilities in the world by 2020.

The good news is that we can each take action to prevent and/or cope with stress. It's time to take stress seriously and learn to do things that really release stress and result in reducing muscular tension, regulating blood pressure and even relieving pain.

Is rest and relaxation a waste of time? Hardly!

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All this breaking news on Michael Jackson whom I believe is someone who had more talent in his little pinky than any star out there. Yes, he was a very strange and original person, but you can't take away his talent.

I remember being a young girl that was madly in love with Donny Osmond and the Jackson Five were also pretty popular at that time. I won't lie and say that I didn't care for the Osmonds more because I did. I enjoyed the Jackson Five very much though, and as I got older and Michael was going out on his own I paid even more attention.

I was very involved in dance so watching Michael with all his moves was fascinating to me. He could hold my attention the whole time he was on. I think I fell in love with his dancing before his singing. As time went on and Thriller was debuting my oldest daughter was very into his music and together we enjoyed watching him.

I have watched Michael through the years, I have enjoyed him and I also was very sad for him. I don't believe that he did the things he was accused of but I do believe that he was a very strange person. I think he had a horrible childhood beyond the fame and that it caused him to have a lot of problems later on in his life. He was much like a child himself through his whole life, trying to catch up on things that he had missed.

I think Michael was never truly happy with himself and that is so sad. Pills and always needing perfection became his worst enemy, those addictions are what killed him. I wish that he could see the people that have stood by him and are grieving for him right now so he would realize what a truly remarkable person and entertainer that he was. I hope Michael has peace now, something he never had here on earth.

What I hope people learn from his death is to be compassionate for each others decisions in life. We don't always understand why people do the things that they do but we can try to not judge them. We may believe the things that are said around us, but we have to have a open mind that those things may be wrong too. There are a lot of people out there that are being just plan nasty with their comments and jokes. What does that tell you about them? Most of all, I hope people are learning that taking multiple pills can harm you if not kill you. We have lost so many because of this problem.

Getting things ready for college? Deciding what to buy can be very stressful for you and your child. Here you are out buying all this stuff and you're not sure exactly of what you may need. After putting 3 kids through myself, maybe I can help you out a little.

First, find out what you can and can not have in the dorm rooms of the school. Some schools do not let you have a microwave, toaster over, etc. It will save you some unnecessary money if you check this out first.

If your child is having a roommate, you really need to push your child to speak with them and make a list of what each person is bringing. The other person may have a microwave already, or maybe you have an old vacuum, rug, or even a cable cord. Between both students you may find that you save a lot of money just talking and going over it with one another.

I found that things like a cable cord or how their computer system worked and was hooked up that caused us last minute problems. They will need all their personal bathroom items and a good thing for them to purchase is flip flops for the showers. A Couple sets of towels is perfect for them. They will need their full bedding, sheets, mattress pad, comforter, blanket for winter months, pillows. A TV, microwave if allowed, little fridges, desk lamp if not already there, little stereo or radio if needed. For eating reasons they may need a couple plates, bowls, silverware, and it is best to make sure they all can be usd in the microwave. A vacuum or broom, depending on flooring, helps. Bring extension cords with you, at least two and make them longer ones, I never had a year when we didn't need them.

The clothing for all kinds of weather is necessary, especially depending on where they may be going. Umbrella is always useful where they do a lot of outside walking. Speaking of outside walking, it is important for them to have a good back pack or whatever they chose to carry their books in. Some times they do not have time to go back to their rooms to get a new book so they have to carry multiple books and they can be really heavy.

A calling card is always good for them to have on them in case they would run into a situation. Of course they have their cell phones, but if something should happen to that they will have a backup.

Of course back up things to do in their rooms such as a couple games, movies, books, whatever they enjoy. You never know when they may be stuck in their room sick or just it is so nasty outside they want to stay in. Maybe they just want to be alone, whatever.

I am sure there are things that I have forgotten but I hope I have helped you out a little on the stress end.

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It has been two weeks since my surgery, I had my last ovary removed and a growth that was on it. Everything went well but I am experiencing certain things that I question.

It is so hard to know when you should be calling your doctor or if what you are experiencing is normal. This bothers me tremendously and I know it must bother many people who are like myself.

I have always been able to handle a lot of pain or have symptoms that I brush off, usually these things are nothing and do go away. Because I had surgery, though, and it has been a couple weeks I am starting to question what I should do.

I was told after my surgery that I could experience immediate signs of going into menapause and that if I did to call and they could prescribe something for me right away. I kind of laughed at that immediate change until now when I have experienced extreme tiredness and I shake badly when I am tired. I am a pretty active person so being tired all the time is starting to get to me and interfere with my daily functions.

I came to the decision to call my doctor and now he has me going to get a blood count and come to see him for a visit so he must of thought it was necessary that I called. I would not have thought that my blood count being off or something like that.

This just shows that we have to question things if they are persistent and interfering in your daily activity. We need to find the correct answers to keep ourselves healthy, and if putting our pride aside to make that happen is right, then we have to do that. I know some people panic at everything that happens to them but if you are like me, don't wait for something really harm full to happen.

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Get your children involved in activities and that will help them to spend their time wisely. Today the average child comes home from school and either spends too many hours on their computer or watching tv.

If your child becomes involved in some kind of activity outside of your home it helps them become a healthier person all the way around. It doesn't matter if it is piano lessons, or a school club, the high school play, or football, it is that they are expanding their surroundings.

A child that is involved in some kind of activity tends to not involve themselves in problem areas as much. A child that stays at home all the time on the computer, watching tv, tends to look for things to do that isn't healthy. Children that are involved in a activity tend to not eat as much as the child that is at home looking for something to do with their time.

Everything has its negatives, of course, you can over do on the activities and give that child not enough time to be home doing everyday things. Like everything else in our lives it is trying to juggle what works.

Many people question the age that is appropriate for a child to attend a funeral. Some people believe that a young child doesn't need to experience one and other people believe that it is important that they start learning about death at a young age.

My first funeral I ever attended was my Grandmother's and I was fourteen years old. My Grandmother was the closest person ever to me so that was hard on its own.

Going to the funeral parlor for the wake where I actually got to see her wasn't as bad for me because I could see her. Believe me, I wanted her to wake up, but I think we all think that when we are there. I remember my oldest sister was pregnant with her first child and she made a joke about breast feeding that made us all laugh. I found that many people were standing around laughing, talking, sharing stories.

Going to the actual funeral part never happened for me because my Grandmother died in the winter and in Maine they don't actually bury people in the ground until spring. My parents did not allow me to go to the actual burial so I did not experience that part.

There was a girl at school that passed away from a brain aneurysm and I was allowed to go to the funeral parlor only for the viewing, there again it worked for me that I could see her even though I was scared because she was so young.

The next person to pass away was my father, I was Twenty and pregnant with my first child. My father and I were not close but his death was painful, he suffered a lot. Again I made it through the viewing but when it came to the actual funeral I lost it. I totally fell apart seeing a closed box that I knew was going into the ground. Because I was pregnant, everyone was immediately there by my side.

I have attended many funerals since my father, all of them was fine until the part at the cemetery. My best friend lost her son at just a few months into his life and that was the worst. I don't think there are words I can write to describe how horrible that was.

My mother passed away a few years ago and I flew back to Maine to attend her funeral and make arrangements with my sisters. I walked into the funeral parlor and saw nothing but some flowers, pictures, and a box that looked like a Christmas present (she passed away December 26). I looked at my sisters and all that came out of my mouth was please tell me that is not my mother. I ran out of the room crying, it took me awhile to go back.

When my oldest daughter was fifteen or so she had a friend, a boy friend, whom she had dated. This young boy died in a car accident and it was her first experience with death. It was also most of her friends first experience. I took them all to the viewing and stayed with them. It was so hard on my daughter and all of her friends. Together, and with the help from a very kind minister, they comforted each other and made it through it.

As far as my children go besides my oldest, their first real funeral was their grandfathers. They had attended some with us of people they didn't know very well but that really was their first. We all stayed together and my children were older and found that it helped to take care of the younger nieces and nephews that were there.

Most people think that attended a funeral for someone who has lived a long life is the easiest for a child to expect because they know it is coming. Some people also think that attending a funeral for a person that has been terminally sick for a long time is easier. Some people believe that children attending a funeral for a person that they are not attached to is easier for them. Some people, no matter how old they are, can not handle going to a funeral at all.

We all have our own feelings and I really don't think there is a right or wrong. You have to do what you feel is right for the individual and be there to support however they may react. Death is hard on the living, grieving is normal no matter what way you chose to do it, and laughing sharing stories is a tribute.
Don't judge anyone's reaction, just be there to support each other.

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Crap, every day starts to feel like the last one, same old routine. You wake up, have your coffee or whatever you have first thing in the morning, go to work and deal with the same people and problems, come home eat dinner and do the same chores to get you through till the next day.

Do you take time out for yourself? Haven't you been listening to the ads on TV, news reports, people telling you to take some time out for yourself?

Think about this, really. If you dedicated one hour to yourself every single day what is it that would really suffer from you doing this? How many hours do you waste not doing anything that benefits you? How many hours are other individuals in your house doing the things that they like to do regardless of what you are giving up? Do you want that same old routine or would you like a new routine?

Here's the key, it's time to change the routine. Don't let someone take away you having a little time to yourself. If you can't take a lot of time, I think you can at least give yourself one hour. Maybe you would like to just sit down and read a good book or go for a nice walk. Maybe you would like to go out and spend time with a friend or go see the latest movie that just came out. You should definitely have a me time.

Why should you have this time? Taking time to meet your own needs makes you a better, happier person. If you have time for yourself you don't resent the time you give to others as much. Spending time doing something you like gives you time to think of you and that makes you healthier on the inside and out.

Set aside your me time and explain to your family what this means to you. If you are going to do something give your children and spouse fair warning that if there is anything they need from you they need to ask before this time or wait until you are back or done with whatever it is you are doing. By doing this you are not only benefiting yourself but your family too.

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Do you find that weather is a big deciding factor of the way you feel each day? It is a proven fact that in places where the weather is nice that people tend to be in better moods more often.

I kind of believe this because I am a lot more outgoing when the weather is good. You notice that most people tend to be more responsive to you whether you are just passing by them in a store or talking to them on a phone.

So now the question is, how can we control the weather to help us with our moods? Unfortunately the answer to that question is, you can't. As a matter of fact I have to believe that if you didn't have to endure the bad weather days that you would not find the good weather days as fascinating.

Weather could be compared to the saying that if you don't have bad times, you tend not to appreciate the good ones. We have little control of the weather as we do with little things that creep up in our every day lives. We have to take each day, one day at a time, and make the best of it that we can. Take on the things you can change and find something positive out of the things that you can't.

When I am down and need to change my mood, I usually get together with a friend that I know will cheer me up. My best friend and I can get together and it always has a positive effect on me. We sit and talk, laugh, and can even manage to make jokes at the things that are troubleing us in our lives.

When I am home and down I tend to play my music. Music has always been my biggest cure in life. I can play whatever kind of music I am in the mood for and tend to let my emotions release one way or another.

There are times when I might be a little mad, I find it is those times when I tend to go out and shop. I find that spending a little money I wouldn't normally spend makes me feel better. Not a great habit, but it works.

When I feel anxious, I clean and clean and clean and clean.

Then, of course, there are those times when I just need peace and quiet to get my head on the right path. These times are probably my most critical and I really just need to be left alone for awhile and sort things out.

When you look at say your family for example, everyone has a habit they acquire over time that eases there anxiety and emotions. My mother in law use to eat chocolate which I think is very common, my sister cleans, my one daughter goes in her room alone, and my husband finds any work he can do around the house.

It is kind of funny when you think of what it takes for us to feel better. We can't wait for it to really happen so we go find or do something to comfort us until we are once again ourselves.

Now that I have got you thinking, I am sure you are laughing at the pictures running through your head on yourself, friends, and your family.

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When I first met Ann she was six years old and I use to spend a lot of time with her. She was the youngest of five children and being a lot younger than the other children, three being boys, she needed the attention. I would take her to the beach and to my house to let her play with all my makeup and hair stuff. We became really close, she was my flower girl in my wedding. Ann spent many weekends at my house when we still lived in Maine and she loved helping me with my first daughter after she was born. Ann and I had formed a bond that was very close.

After we moved to Pittsburgh Ann went through some rough times that every teenager does, going out with boys that she shouldn't, not getting such hot grades, and getting into a little bit of trouble with other things. When she moved to Pittsburgh with her parents she was not a very happy camper but we all hoped it would be for the best. It took awhile but she made friends and her and I began to once again form that close bond.

When Ann moved into our house things were pretty good, of course nothing is perfect, but for the most part good. You have to picture there were eight people living under one roof, two families with their different styles of living, thank god we loved each other.

Ann started to get very sick and she had a lot of pain so we took her to the doctors. I can't even begin to make you understand how many doctor and hospital visits we had before we found out what was wrong with her. The doctors had diagnoised her with everything in the book but what she had, they even actually accused her of making it up! Her mother did not drive so I was at every visit with her and after the fifth time of her endlessly being in the hospital I lost it.

Ann was in so much pain and it was like nobody cared or believed her, it had been six months since the initial visit. One of the most important things I have ever done in my life was what I did next, I called Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. We immediately signed her out of the hospital she was in and I brought her to Childrens. Within one day we found out that Ann had Lymphoma cancer in all of her lymphoids. She was immediately treated with chemotherapy and this treatment would go on for years.

After spending some time in Children's Hospital Ann came home and I brought her to all her appointments. Worry is putting lightly what everyone was feeling. It is very hard to be strong and confident when you are looking at a child being so sick but she needed that from us. My children were small and they grew up fast in that way, My oldest daughter wrote a essay for her school on Ann that she won a award for. She was in fifth or sixth grade at the time and I don't believe there was a dry eye in the room. Her mother and father were beside themselves but helped her through everything as did my husband and myself.

The sounds of Ann being sick after her treatments and the first time she screamed when she lost her hair haunt me. I can't tell you how many emergency trips we made to Children's, all I remember is driving like a bat out of hell while her mother cared for her in the back seat. Seventeen and dealing with all this, also being in another state where you don't have those lifetime friends to hold you together. Ann missed many, many days of school that year but the school was great. Ann had a super tutor that came over all the time, she became a close family friend, I remember a group from the school coming to our door and giving her a coat and gift certificate which I thought was very kind. People help, kindness helps, you never forget what people do for you in times like that.

Ann, after years of chemotherapy, was in remission and was told the cancer was gone. She was told that she would never be able to have children and for the first five years would have to be checked regularly.

Today, Ann is around thirty six, she is married with two beautiful children. Ann is proof that miracles can happen, she is proof that if you or someone in your family is going through this or something similar that there can be a happy ending.

There is always that bump in the road someone has to hit to interrupt with progress. That bump can cause us to explode or feel really upset, maybe even depressed. It's all in how we handle those situations that pave the way of how we move on. There are so many bumps along the way, so why not learn to handle things better for yourself.

Just in my own family lately, we're experiencing those bumps. My one daughter who graduated from college a couple years back is a substitute teacher trying to get a full time job. She works three jobs, works at least six days out of every week. I have watched her go from one to the other, not eating like she should, not enjoying all the things someone of her age should be. She trys to always have a smile on her face and handles things pretty well. She has her own apartment and car but in order to keep all those things she has to work these jobs. Because she works multiple jobs and had all these different forms her father helped to do her taxes and had to break the news that she owed money because these places didn't take it out. It was entirely sad and she was upset of course because she works so hard and money is hard to come by.

My other daughter is moving back from another state far away where she did get a teaching job. Her job was great and she stuck it out for two years but missed being with family. The way things are she couldn't afford to just come home when she liked, she just couldn't do it any more. So now, she too, will be looking for a permanent job.

My husband, just last night, went outside to look at all this painting he had been doing on the around the house to find that there were two different colors of paint all the way around the house. He had originally bought paint and used it till he ran out, when he went back to get more he was told by the person at the store that the paint was the same color and it wasn't. The day he put it on it looked identical to both of us, but as it dried it was not. Now after hours of work, thinking you were done and could move on to the next venture, he has to start all over.

My oldest daughter is waiting to hear if her job is going on strike, then there is me with my health issues I'm working on. Now this is just one family and enough bumps to handle. These bumps are obstacles that people face every day and it is how we move on, how we let it effect us that matters.

I try to tell my kids that this is just the beginning and there is going to be many of them along the way. I tell them to let it out and move on because some how things will work out. You have to live life, not let life live you. I know, easy to say, but isn't that better than allowing that bump to put a permanent dent in you? Stop for a moment, make sure you are fine, and keep on moving.

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I don't know about you but music has been my cure all in my life. When I'm up, down, lonely, or sad it brings me to a place where I feel safe to let my feelings show. Music can bring out so much in you if you let it, it is kind of like having a therapy session. I am open to listen to new music and still enjoy the same old songs that I always did. I even find myself listening to a old song that is so ridiculous now but it makes me laugh to listen again.

I can relate to many events in my life from different songs over the years. Proms, parties, different people I was dating, sad times in my life, my wedding, all have that song that all of a sudden will be played on the radio and that memory comes back like it was just yesterday. For the most part it is a wonderful memory and it is fun to remember how you felt and how much something meant to you.

I have my mp3 player now, downloading with my favorite songs. I love it, I can listen to just the song I want to hear and I listen to them often. Times have changed so much since playing your 45's. Speaking of 45's, I still have a whole bunch of them. To really make you laugh I have 45's, albums, 8 tracks, and a million cassette tapes. Lord, guess that tells you how old I am.

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What we can do for each other with just a simple kind words is worth more than anything you can imagine. We all have the power to make someone feel better about their life, their appearance, their problems, anything.

If you took just a few minutes out of every day to acknowledge that one person that could use just a little more attention. Could you make a difference in someone's life with a few kind words or maybe even sitting with someone for a few moments to give them comfort when they are down.

Think of yourself, think of how many times someone made you feel a little better. How about that person that made you smile when you thought that was the last thing you could do? How about that person that said you look great today when you didn't expect it but it made your day? Or maybe it is a person that knows you so well or doesn't know you at all that cares enough to notice you just need a kind word?

It really doesn't take much and when you make someone else feel better, you make yourself feel better. We can offer each other so much in a little bit of time. Make it your goal to try to acknowledge people, give them a few kind words. It will make their day brighter and you will feel like you made a difference in your day.

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I want you to think about all the times you have said to yourself I wish I had done ______, or I would really like to do ______, but you never did any of those things.

We all makes these comments and usually the excuse for not executing these endeavors is because we think we are too old. Maybe you are really good at drawing, did you always think you could write a novel, maybe you wish you could play softball, or maybe you would love to take dancing lessons and be that great dancer on the floor the next time you and your partner go out.

Now here is the question, why are you not doing these things you keep wanting to do? Are you afraid, think it is a worthless need, to lazy or embarrassed to just do it? Life is to short people, if there is something out there that can bring you enjoyment do it. Don't sit and wait, always regretting that you didn't give it a try. Don't use your age as your crutch.

I see all ages out there doing all kinds of sports and activities. I see people that have disabilities and they don't let them stand in their way. I believe if you want to sit and do nothing that you put your health at risk. If you are not happy and enjoying your life then what is the alternative?

Start something today that you always wanted to do. Whatever that something is, it will fill you with a new excitement and lead you places where you never thought you could be. If the first thing doesn't work well for you then try something else. It is important to keep things in motion, you're never to old to try something new.

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I grew up in Maine and one of my favorite places to go is Two Lights, the picture enclosed. I had so many good times here that I can't even begin to tell you about them and have you understand how important those memories are to me.

There were a group of us that always did things together. We would go get a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken and a cooler and go spend the day. This was one of the places we went to many times and it has come to be my favorite place ever.

We would climb on the rocks, sit and talk for hours, and laugh, god did we laugh. We went through couples breaking up or getting together there and just becoming the best of friends. It was just the best of times and I was always so happy when I was there.

I had this one friend, he was like my best friend, I truly loved him. We would go there, just the two of us sometimes, and we would talk and walk for a long time. We were so close, I have so many memories of him. Memories are all I have of him because he died at an early age from aids. Two Lights will always be special to me, mostly because of him.

Now that I am older, when I go to Maine to visit, I still go back to Two Lights. It brings me a peaceful, fulfilled feeling that I can't even begin to explain. I could sit on those rocks forever and picture all those good times and I can think more clearly on what lies ahead in the future. The ocean makes me feel strong and good inside. If I could only live on the ocean, that would be my dream.

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One of my favorite things to do to take my mind off things is to read. I love to read books, the best is when you can read outside. I love when it's summer and I'm out on the lake, on my pontoon boat, with a good book.

My definition of a good book is something that is not true but entertaining and can take you to places where you actually feel you know and like the characters in the book itself. I love James Patterson books, I think I have read every single book he has written.

The Alex Cross and Lindsey Boxer books are a good example of characters that I have come to know and enjoy reading about. Every new book that is written on a different adventure in their lives is so enjoyable. I always look ahead to see what new book may be coming out that James Patterson has written.

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas, was one of the best books I have ever read. It was very unlike James Patterson normal novels but so involved that it made you have many different reactions. I laughed, cried, was happy and sad, I enjoyed every single minute. It is a book that you can read in a couple hours but it will be a very enjoyable couple of hours.

Another thing that is nice about James Patterson's books are that the chapters are very short so if you don't have a lot of time you won't feel pushed to finish a chapter.

Reading is a great way of getting away from the craziness in your day. If you haven't read any of James Patterson's books then I hope you give them a try. Make sure you start on book one though, then you will have a series of books that I know you will be anxious to read.

When you are laughing and enjoying yourself there is no better feeling. Your spirits are high, your outlook is positive, and you feel better all over.

Haven't you ever experienced a time when you were at your lowest and that right person came along and said or did something that just made you start laughing? Have you ever watched a show on TV and someone did something that made you laugh out loud when you were the only one in the room? Here's a good one too, how about reading cards that you are buying for someone and you find yourself laughing out loud in the store? Laughing is a great remedy for all that ails you.

Remember I told you earlier about going to get your yearly physical? Well, my results ended up being nothing that I had expected. I found that I need to have surgery to get my ovary removed because of a tumor that is growing on it. This will be my third operation because of these same kind of problems and it just kind of blind sided me because I thought I was done with all that.

Anyway, getting back to the laughter part, I have been pretty down and went to tell my best friend what was going on. She is a cook and was working in the kitchen where she works so I went in there to talk to her. As I was telling her I started to cry a little and she came over to give me a hug and I went to hug her back. In that little bit of time she closed the microwave door that was right beside us and my sleeve got caught in the door. I had to say, I can't hug you because I am stuck in the microwave door. We both started laughing, it took the pressure off and made it all easier in some ways.
My friends and family make me laugh a lot and I know from experience that it is my best medicine.

I watch Ellen on TV for that reason, the woman can make me laugh like no other. I enjoy her so much and I can count that I will laugh while watching her show. Friends and Mad About You use to do the same thing.

Find whatever it takes to give you a laugh in your day. It doesn't matter if it is a TV show, friends, family, or a stranger for that matter. You will feel so much better from laughing and you will be able to handle whatever is in your path in a healthier manner.

How many of you have bought numerous exercise equipment and it sits in your house and collect dust? Don't laugh or try to hide in that corner, we all have participated in that area.

Just to name a few things I have bought over the years, stationery bike, treadmill, ab chair, ball, weights, Richard Simon tapes, other exercise tapes, ropes, god I could go on and on and I bet you can too.

Well, I have tried all those things over the years and if you use any of those products and use it every day for a certain period of time it will work for you. Like many of you I have found that I start off great and even experience results but, on no that but, something unexpected happens in your life and you just stop.

It could be that you lost a loved one, maybe you had a illness, or you started a new job and just didn't find the time to put it in your new daily plans. Whatever that reason may be, for however many days we may have given it up, today is a new day.

With all the products out there we all have something that works better for us. You don't have to buy products either, there is always things you can do on your own. Having something to physically see though, does tend to motivate us more. Look for things that do not take up a whole lot of room. We have all bought that product that doesn't fit well in our house or is to much trouble to take out and put back.

There is a lot of different small products that can assist us in our goals. The small products could be dvd's, weights, jumprope, balls, and yoga mats. These are all easily available and simple to store.

When my children were little we all use to do Richard Simons together and we would have a lot of fun. I have found for myself now that the weights are one of my favorites because I can do them any where and they help me in many areas. I have problems with arthritis so they also assist me in that way. Another way is that flab under my arms, I think woman are cursed in that way. Also, I use my ab chair and that really helps with my abs. Now granted, if I don't use them it doesn't help me at all.

So I guess what I am trying to say is lets all begin this spring finding ways that fit in our lives to exercise more. You know as well as I do that you will feel and look better.

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How many times have you walked in a room and forgot why you went there? How many times have you went to the refrigerator, opened the door, and then forgot what it was that you wanted? What about this one, If I asked you what your cell phone number was would you know it?

I think the problem is, or I should say, one major part of that problem is that we don't need to use it. What do they say? If you don't use it, you lose it?

I can remember my phone numbers for my best friends thirty years ago but I can't tell you my best friends cell phone number now. We enter them in our cell phones and we never again have to care what the number is. Technology is a wonderful thing and has provided us with conveniences to our lives that we never thought possible but you have to wonder if that same technology has made life to easy on our memory skills.

I don't know about you but I think it is pretty scary when I keep forgetting things all the time. So what is the solution? I believe we have to find ways to stimulate our memories. Games, crossword puzzles, maybe even make it a challenge to start memorizing those cell phone numbers.

How about names, how embarrassing is it to see people and forget their name. I am really bad at names, it has never been a strong point for me. Lately I have been trying a new thing, I make sure every time I see that person I say there name out loud and it has helped. I wish I had started that a long time ago!

If you have any ideas or suggestions in this area, please feel free to share.

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Easter is a holiday I miss having young children. When your children reach the age of like 15 and up things just never seem to be as fun.

My children are all grown up and on their own now but we still get together for holidays and have fun. I remember when they were little I made them all Easter baskets that I crocheted, each in a different color. Dying the eggs was always a long messy project but a fun one. Dressing three girls up for Easter was always a lot of fun and watching them go through their baskets in the morning was always a great way of starting the holiday.

As my children got a little older, we formed a ritual of tormenting my oldest daughter. She was terrified of peeps, she just hated them. Through the years her father and sisters would hide them in various places that they new she would go. We would laugh when we would hear her scream because we knew she had discovered one. This might sound horrible that we did this but even she would have to admit that it was funny. She is now 28 and still afraid of peeps.

It is a lot of fun to sit and reminisce over some of the memories we have shared. We certainly laugh a lot when we share those stories. Family is what it is all about, no matter what age, there are always ways to enjoy each other. Some day I'll have a grandchild and I'll get to crochet another Easter basket and enjoy that excitement all over again.

So if you are a little down and missing your having young children around, start sharing some of your old Easter stories and you will feel better and maybe even find yourself laughing. I wish you all A very Happy Easter!

The things that have to be weighed over in this have increased through the years.

The worries include;
1. How much money will be made to go to work?
2. How much money it will cost to have the baby put in daycare?
3. If you earn enough to support doing that?
4. Is the people watching your child the perfect person?
5. How to get things accomplished in both areas?
6. Transportation?
7. Sanity, will you have any?

When my children were growing up we had those worries but they didn't seem as severe as they do today. My husband and I made the decision before we had children that I would stay home and raise them till they were all in school all day. I did that and also took care of other children, about five other children. It worked for us, my children always had friends around and I was always there. The children I babysat became like my own kids and their parents were secure in knowing they were well taken care of. That at that time worked for us very well.

Today money situations are so bad and there are so many horror stories out there on child care. You have people judging you either way on your decision, not that you don't already have enough problems with it yourself. It seems like all you do is worry about everything and everyone.

The best advice I can give you is try to find what works best for you. Maybe you or your husband can stay home while you work or you can look into someone you know and trust that will give your child the care that you want them to have. If you need to have your child put in a daycare then check them out thoroughly and talk to other parents that use this daycare facility. Most of all, know that if something doesn't work out you can try another angle.

Find someone to talk to that can assist you in looking for new options if you are feeling that you don't know where to turn. You are not alone even though some times you feel like you are. People tend to not ask for help when they really need it or they don't take the help offered for fear that they look like they are not handling things. If someone offers to help you, it's because they want to, so take them up on it. Don't be afraid to ask for help because other people might be waiting for you to do so and they would gladly help you.

I feel for you parents that need to make these decisions. Find comfort that we have all struggled in this area and we have managed to make it through.

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If you are worried about your children online you are right in doing so. Every day we hear more on more horror stories. There are so many tips out there to help you protect your child. Have you looked into any of the tips you have heard? Would
you like to learn more on this subject? I have children that are on their computers constantly and was glad to find ways that helped me feel better when they were.

The first thing you really need to know and help them create is their email address. Your child needs to know that they can't send emails to strangers, open emails from strangers, or to buy anything online that you have not approved of.
Sometimes when they go into these places the junk mail starts coming in and you don't know what is on the information being sent to them.

A good place to keep the computer is where you will be able to see them while they are using it. If your child is alone in their room you won't be able to keep track of what they are doing. After your child has used the computer and either gone to
bed or went out somewhere it is good to check the internet history and find the sites that they might have been in. If something sets an alarm off, you should be able to look at their emails to confirm who they are sending them to and where
they are receiving them from. It is very important to make sure they are safe and that you learn everything you can to protect them while they are online. To learn more information on this, read below.

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Yearly physicals are very important and I'll tell you why. For about a few months now I have been experiencing pain in my joints. I kept brushing off that pain as getting older and figured that was just part of it.

Well, yesterday I went to get my physical and planned that I would bring up everything that was bothering me no matter how stupid I thought I may sound. I think we all tend to brush things under the table for the fear that we sound like a chronic complainer.

My doctor told me it is not normal to have so much pain in those area's and paid particular attention to the area's in questions. I also told my doctor, even though I have mentioned this before, that I have not lost weight at all. Now on this subject I honestly do not eat too much food, I exercise, and I am a fairly energetic person.

I went into detail this time about how I felt after I eat. I feel this bloating feeling, like I put on ten pounds in a minute. I often experience heartburn and need to take tums or some kind of stomach pill to feel better.

My thyroid has been tested numerous times so I am just figuring this is some kind of weight problem that I will have for the rest of my life. Anyway, this time it really made my doctor think. She then came over and was pushing on different area's in my stomach only to discover that I had a pain where I never even realized it existed.

Now I have to go for a ultrasound for my complete abdomen. I don't know what it will show and it might be nothing. It also could be something that can be treated, and then there is that awful fear that it could be something serious. This was not how I thought my doctor's appointment was going to go of course. I gave it a lot of thought last night and as scary as your thoughts can be I know that I did the right thing by opening up my mouth.

You can't make anything better when you don't face it and when it comes to your health you need to pay attention. I don't know what lies ahead for me but I am heading in a right direction, I know this. I will keep you informed and I urge you to follow up on your health as well. We all want to live long healthy lives, we want to be there for our families and enjoy every day we can. Please take care of yourself.

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I live in Pittsburgh and I went to the hockey game last night, which by the way was fantastic!! When leaving after the Penguins won the game, the parking lot was packed. Of course people were really wound up and excited from watching such a great game.

Walking through the parking lot to get to our car was a experience. There were cars everywhere rushing to be the first to leave. One car had bumped into another car trying to back out of their space. When I say bump, I mean there was no damage. You would have thought it was a fatal crisis that happened because it almost caused a fist fight. People were screaming at each other, threats were flying out of peoples mouths. I don't know how it ended because I just stayed away from that situation.

So anyway, now we are in our car and waiting what felt like forever to get out of the parking lot. I'm telling you that we were only like ten cars back but was in line to get onto the main street for at least twenty minutes. Now remember that the parking lot is packed so you can imagine how many cars there were behind and around us. Of course people are screaming and honking their horns like there is something that someone could do about this mess.

Now here comes the thing that bothered me most. While we were sitting waiting in our car, we saw a girl get hit by this car on the main street. I did not see it happen but the people in the car with me did. They said the girl actually flipped up in the air and down on her back. Do you think the person in the car got out to see if this person was ok?

The answer for that question is NO! The people that were behind that car got out and helped the girl to safety and the car that hit her tried to leave. The people that was helping went over to try to stop that car from leaving, the woman in the passenger side of that car did open her door hopefully to see if everyone was ok but closed the door back up and the car left. People tried to stop them but they cut into the other lane and kept going.

How can someone hit a human being and just leave? Where were the cops that should have been controlling this out of control traffic that lead to these events? I have been to many events there and never seen things get so bad. Most of all I am concerned about this person driving the car. The girl that was hit was walking with a limp but she was alive and functioning which made me feel so much better. Thank god that there is good people out there that do step in and help. She had many people helping her at that time that is why we stayed in our car. But this person driving, what is up with that? How can you look at yourself in the mirror and think that was ok?

To the driver of that car, I hope someone got your license number and reported you, you deserve to be punished. No matter what situation you were in, your actions were totally unacceptable!

planning a wedding, anniversary, or birthday party can be stressful. Knowing where to start planning everything is the hardest part. Taking a notebook and sitting down making a list is probably the most stress free way to approach these kind of things. You will find that as you write things down you will think of new things to add and so on. Also, if they are written down you will be less likely to forget something that may be important down the line. Being able to refer to that
list will become essential.

After your list is made, putting it in the order that you feel that it needs to be accomplished is a good step. Take the first item on your list and take the time to accomplish as much on that item as you can. Take your notes, write down next to
it anything that you may need to remember later. Keep going down that list and as you finish something you will begin to feel a little more relieved.

Budgeting is important too, maybe next to that item you can mark a figure that you would like to stick to or at least close. It always helps when you are shopping or talking to a sales clerk to have some kind of amount in mind. When you have an
amount in mind your time will be less likely to be wasted on looking at things that you can not afford. Always write down what you did end up spending because you may find that you overspent a little on one item but you can spend a little less on
another. This isn't a easy task but it can work for you and as you see things coming together you will feel like you have a good handle on things.

Now here is the hard part, remember that you are in charge of your decisions. Do not let others tell you that you really need this when you don't. If you are good with what you want then that is what matters. Many people when you mention the
word wedding all of a sudden will see dollar signs and pointing you in areas that you never intended to go. On another side though, I will say through my own experience, that if you approach a sale saying that this is what you want and this is the amount of money you want to spend that those people will give you some great advice. At least then, you are getting advice that is supporting your needs.

Being organized and having a plan of action will help you take some of the stress away. Let people that offer help you, give them something that will take just one little bit of stress away. Try to make your wedding, anniversary, or birthday party
as stress free as possible.

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Are you as sick and tired as I am of living from one paycheck to the next paycheck? Let me tell you about a man by the name of Mack Michaels. Mack has become a millionaire by creating his own home internet business. If you're anything like me, you're wishing that could happen to you.

If you have been trying to find a job that you can make good money and work from home like I have been to help financial situations, I know you have probably looked at numerous ads by now that promise you will be making thousands of dollars in a short period of time. What if I told you that I found a website you can go to where this might actually work?

No, of course, I know you wouldn't. But I think if you let me tell you a little bit about this web site, you will find it fascinating and want to see for yourself what I have been looking into. This man, by the name of Mack Michaels, has a gift and he used that gift to create a online home business that has made him become a millionaire. Here is a man that has done so well with his business that he wants to give back, he truly wants to share what he has learned to help others.

Mack worked that normal day job, put in those crappy long hours, and like most of us lived paycheck to paycheck. Mack was laid off from his job one day, which turned out to be the best thing that happened. After going through a lot of money he didn't have and experiencing many trys at finding a internet home job just to have them fail, Mack created his own internet business and is a millionaire today.

Don't take my word for this, go to the link below and find out yourself what you think. He really caught my attention! His video's are great and I actually enjoyed listening to every one of them.

Having my own business at home, working four hours a day, being able to enjoy my life, and having more money than I have ever dreamed of sounds great to me and I'm looking into it further. Join me and maybe together we'll discover something great and profitable. Can't hurt to look.

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So many people are having money issues today that it has just gotten out of control. People are trying to find solutions to their financial problem by consolidating their loans. Taking out a personal loan is a typical way to handle this situation. To look into a personal loan you have to look at it from all angles and make sure you have paid attention to the little print. Do not just accept the first personal loan that is offered to you. Making a quick decision can cause you many problems down the line.

There are two different kinds of personal loans offered. There is a unsecured loan and a secured loan. A person who does not have the best credit or has never had any credit would go for the secured loan. The secured loan requires that you put up some collateral in case the time would come when you could not pay for your loan. The unsecured loan does not require collateral and can be attained from having good credit and a regular income. If you don't make your payments on this loan they usually take you to court.

The APR of a loan stands for the adverage percentage rate. The APR includes lending fees, set up cost, and all the other fees of the loan. The Federal Trade Commission itemizes each fee individually. This is how they come to the real cost of your loan. This helps to find the best loan that can be offered to you.

Think hard on how much money you need for your loan. You need to know that you can make your payments for the duration of the loan. You will find that most lenders will try to get you to take more money than you really need. The interest that they receive over the duration of the loan is their reason for doing this. I know that it is not easy to pass up money that is easily offered but it is not always in your best interest. Remember that you are trying to make your life easier not cause more problems down the line. It is important to your health to find a solution for your financial problems.

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How motivated would you say your are? Do you get up every day and find yourself motivated to make the best of your day? Now is the time of year that we find ourselves in the house more, we're cold, there's not as much to do so we sit in our homes. Holidays have been a distraction for our diets and exercise programs. Well, it's time to get motivated again. Exercise and watching our weight is way to important to our health to just give up.

Don't sit around and wait for something horrible to happen, you need to get up and get yourself active. By sitting there, you are giving yourself an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, or even diabetes. You don't need anyone to tell you that it has been proven that being active and having a healthy diet can increase the length of your life. It can also reduce the risk of having any of the former problems. STOP GIVING IN TO THE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS THAT ARE DRAGGING YOU DOWN EVERY DAY, GET UP AND MAKE A CHANGE!

Get yourself motivated and commit to change. The best way to start new is to just do it. When you repeat your commitment to yourself on a daily basis, you will find that you have so much more energy. Every day that you fulfill your commitment, you will feel better about yourself mentally and physically. Every day will get more and more easy for you. Every day that you see and feel results will make it easier to do the next day. If you don't motivate yourself and get started you will never get bask in the rewards of being in control of your well being. You will be amazed at how it can change you, positive acts and ideas will help you grow as a person.

Sometimes it helps to not feel alone in your venture and you can have a friend join you for your daily exercise. There are also many clubs you can join that will let you be in a positive setting of other people that understand where you are coming from and want the same results as you do. Other people can inspire us through their shared stories or their commitment to reach their goals. If you would like more information on learning of others positive life changes, click on the link below.

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Get A Good Nights Sleep: What Seniors Should Look For In A Bed

We all know that eventually our bodies will have more aches and pains as we age. When our daily physical activities and the mental stress that life hands us begins to catch up with us, it really makes its mark. The importance of balancing ways to feel comfortable and needing help becomes essential as you get older. Your furniture, from your favorite armchair to your bed, must match your needs and requirements in order for you to feel the benefits. Your bed is the most crucial piece of furniture you own as far as support is concerned, purely and simply because you spend more time in or on it than you do any other piece of furniture in your house. You should also bear in mind that your body relaxes into your bed every night because you have no control of it when you are asleep. If it does not support you correctly then it can actually leave you with more aches and pains than you had to begin with.

For example, your bed is made of your mattress and base, the two parts provide you with the support that you need. These two parts together bring comfort to you while you sleep. In order to give you the comfort you require, these two parts need to work together beautifully. I'm telling you, this is more of a task then it seems. It is like When the base of your bed has support and the mattress is a little too soft. Also, when your mattress fits your needs of firmness but the base does not support the mattress enough to handle your body weight correctly. These are important facts to keep in your mind when you are picking out a bed to fit your wants and needs.

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Many people tend to lose between fifty and hundred strands of hair every day. The hair strands that fall our are substituted by new hair that grows back. This is a normal function and amount of hair to loss, so if this is happening to you do not worry about this.

It is when you are losing more hair then what is considered normal that you will have to seek help. In some cases so much hair is lost that you begin to notice spots on your head with no hair. The term for this problem could be alopecia and you should contact your doctor and tell him or her what is happening with you.

Medications that you may be taking can cause hair loss. They could be over the counter or prescribed pills. If you are having sufficient loss of hair this would be an area to look into first. You may be suffering from a medical problem that you either know of or may not know of. Your thyroid, kidneys, problems with your ovaries, etc., you may find is the reason you are experiencing hair loss. Dying your hair or any kind of chemical that you may use on your hair may cause your hair to fall out. If the chemicals that you are using is causing the problem and you keep using them, it could turn into a permanent problem. Eating disorders can also be a cause of hair loss. If you are suffering from bulimia or anorexia hair loss is very common.

Hair loss is a problem for some adults and it really can bother them to the point of embarrassment. If you have a child that is having problems losing hair it could really mean that something is wrong. Maybe they are not getting enough nutrition or they have a bad illness. With adults it could be hereditary or just getting older, and for many adults they are looking into remedies that will make them feel better about themselves.

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Do you feel unhappy and you're quick to become very depressed? Things that have occurred in your life, maybe something that
suddenly came up and wrecked your whole day, or the simplest things like the phone ringing can make you feel edgy and
irritated. When you think that these familiar feelings of edginess and anger, being so tired when you haven't really done
anything, you haven't gone out of the house or become involved in things that you use to enjoy, you may be suffering from
depression. Signs to look for could be no self esteem, not sleeping or sleeping to much, spending to much of your day going
over and over things you can't change. At this time there isn't any one thing known that causes depression. Some of the
studies that have been done show that extreme depression come from money problems, troubles with spouses or relationships, or
a death of someone close. Depression could also come from problems while growing up, family arguments, and bringing up our
children causes a lot of fights among parents and family members. It could also catch you completely off guard and be for no
apparent reason.

Depression is known to effect woman more than men. Dealing with their hormones effect their personality and that can
sometimes lead to depression. Facts like having monthly periods, losing a baby, and those nasty hot flashes all can add to
the probability of being depressed. Men's depressions come more from things like losing jobs, money issues, or having
something not work out the way that they planned. No matter where this depression comes from, it is important to acknowledge
it and seek help to make tomorrow a new day.

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Do you suffer from insomnia and have lots of problems falling asleep and staying that way? Results in this area are that you have lost sleep that you can never catch up on and your that causes impairment of your daily functions. A Description of Insomnia is that you sleep too little, It takes you to long to fall asleep, you wake up several times at night, or you wake up earlier then you have to and can not fall back asleep. This problem effects your mental and physical health. If you are waking up feeling you just don't want to face the day, or you are feeling really down, alone, and helpless you may be experiencing depression. Depression is known to cause a sleepless night.

Many people turn to over the counter medicines to get the sleep at night that they need. Some of these over the counter drugs can cause even more problems to your daily activities and in the end have not helped you to sleep through the night. These medications and stressful moments during your day can effect your personality disorders. An old fashioned cure for dealing with these problems was to send them to a sanitarium where they would be on a regular schedule to sleep, eat, and have organized daily activities.

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Seven Steps to Being Your Best Self

1. Learn your purpose
If you find yourself going through life not knowing which way to go, wishing that some day soon you would find peace, be a healthier person and more financially sound person? Discover the reason you are here and make a commitment to yourself to stay on that path to a healthier, more knowledgeable you.

2. Recognize What You Believe In
What means the most to you? Start writing down the things that mean the most to you. Write a list of your goals and compare them against the things you care so much about. When your goals and beliefs don't coincide together then you need to make adjustments.
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