Quit When You Still Feel Ahead to Prevent Burnout

I did it again. Worked past personal stop time I'd set. I meant to get to the store in the window of time while it was nice. A teeny-weeny porthole window in Michigan.

Now I can't because my husband will be getting up soon and I don't want to miss him before he goes to work. There's no way I can make it back from the store in time. And I want to get it done before Snowmageddon hits, again, tomorrow. But no, I ignored my inner prompting and now I'm feeling anxious, burned out, but still like I didn't accomplish enough.

My friends, that still small voice is there for a reason. It's her that keeps us from overwork. When she says stop, listen, for your own good. Read on. Prevent Burnout, Quit While You Still Feel Ahead

Banish Winter Blahs or (at Least) Balance Blues and Bliss

The calendar says "spring." Days are longer. Birds are twittering joyously, emerald shoots peek up from melting snow and spring-new sun shines gloriously. Why then, when the world is coming alive, do I feel blue? Here are reasons, plus spirit-lifters to beat depression or at least balance winter blahs with springtime bliss!  Banish Winter Blahs or (at Least) Balance Blues and Bliss

Skip the Winter Flu Vaccine with Vitamins, Herbs, Good Nutrition and Common Sense

In fall, everyone jumps on "flu shot" bandwagon, it seems. The FDA, CDC, doctors, schools and pharmacies breathe down our necks to get vaccinated, I feel like David against Goliath. I refuse the flu shot; I'd rather stay healthy with herbs, vitamins, supplements, good nutrition and common sense. Why would I not get the flu shot and have my children vaccinated? Several reasons: first, I don't submit to any unilateral dousing of drugs and I'm certainly not going to expose myself or my kids to a live strain of flu, when they've shown no reason to need it. Second, my husband discussed the flu vaccine with his employer's company nurse. She made a cogent point. Once a person has received the flu vaccine, they are likely to need it again every year from that time going forward. I'm not ready to start down that road and I'm certainly not subjecting my children to a possible lifetime "addiction" to the flu shot. When they are of age, they can make that decision.

There's also the concern that it only vaccinates against a few strains. It's a guessing games which ones will be prevalent. Also, my oldest daughter was wrongly give the H1N1 in 2009 when she was ALREADY ILL with it! She was deatlhy ill for weeks. Her doc later admitted they shouldn't have pushed it. Rather obvious to me and I'm only a lay person. From a medico, it's reprehensible.  Instead, I use these tips. read more

Winter Olympics Fitness Activities and Lesson Plans

Winter Olympics Activities and Lesson Plans for School or Homeschool
The Olympics make a great subject for study in the classroom or homeschool. Winter Olympics 2010 is a celebrates talent, athletics, health and wellness and multi-cultural interaction. Here some ways to bring the Olympics and fitness into your lesson plans.
Read More

Health Help for Dry Chapped Skin

Skin Care: Tips to Avoid Dry Skin
Dry autumn weather = dry fall skin, right? Yes, if you don't take precautions. No, if you follow these tips. Colder weather shrinks blood vessels. Skin contracts to conserve heat and moisture. Practice proactive skin care.
View more »

Flu Season: Healthy Natural Prevention

Flu Prevention Techniques: Natural, Herbal and Healthy
April showers bring May flowers, but autumn rains bring aches and pains! Flu season is creeping up on us. The flu bug is lurking everywhere waiting to bite! Let's explore alternatives to protect against influenza infection.
View more »

SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder 'First Aid'!

How to Cope with SAD and Winter Blues
As the days grow shorter and we see less sun, many of us suffer from SAD, Seasonal Affective Disorder. SAD is the perfect acronym. Sadness and depression is the dominant symptom of Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you suffer from this debilitating condition, help is on the way! Here's a list of proactive strategies for coping with SAD!
View more »