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Sometimes Its Just that Simple: Progress = Happiness

Janice Taylor — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 19:27:28 +0000

Want to be happy for the rest of your life?

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#OneWord Thursday: #Reality Is Frequently Inaccurate

Janice Taylor — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 17:08:11 +0000

This morning, I was pondering the concept of accepting reality, letting reality be reality and simply going with the flow vs. stomping my feet, pushing against and fighting the nature of what is, which sent me on a search for “reality.” Here, 12 Reality Quotes that can give pause for thought, bring a smile to [...]

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Wednesday Wisdom: A Quick Fix!

Janice Taylor — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:01:10 +0000

Sometime last winter, my strategically placed Feng Shui water fountain went on the fritz. It was in need of a quick fix! Instead of the sound and motion of gurgling water activating positive chi energy, bringing in prosperity and good luck, the fountain furiously spurted and spit water on my desktop. Every once in awhile, [...]

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Eat Oranges, Drink Water, Be Happy : 6 super happy foods

Janice Taylor — Fri, 10 Oct 2014 13:39:04 +0000

One thing I know for sure is that happiness is connected to two key mood regulators that our brains produce: serotonin and noradrenaline. Serotonin is a mood enhancer that has an effect on pain, pleasure, anxiety, panic, arousal, and sleep patterns. Noradrenaline is a chemical that elevates our moods and affects stress and anxiety. The [...]

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#KickTush Tuesday – Cultivating Happiness: 7 Ways to Kick Fear on Its Tush

Janice Taylor — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 17:00:15 +0000

Being happy takes courage. It can feel scary to imagine good things, to think happy thoughts. I suspect that there have been times in our lives that feeling fantastic, excited and happy to our core was quickly followed by fear. Trepidation washes over you and you think, “If things are good, then bad can’t be [...]

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#IAmSuffering – 3 Simple Steps to Happiness

Janice Taylor — Wed, 14 May 2014 11:11:24 +0000

Are You Suffering? The ‘agreed upon reality’ is that in order for you to lose weight that you must suffer. The consensus of opinion is that slimming down requires an inordinate amount of effort, self-discipline, and tremendous effort. Ugh! Yes? No? Maybe? Do you believe that you must suffer? Do you agree that permanent fat [...]

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#OneWord Thursday: 10 Keys to #Contentment

Janice Taylor — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 13:34:56 +0000

Learning to be content with where you are, what you are doing, what you have, who you are with and who you are is no easy task. Yet, it is a task worth doing; a task that can create tremendous change. Because, when you accept who you are, when you stop criticizing yourself, when you [...]

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Puzzled? Gumdrop Offerings?

Janice Taylor — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:26:07 +0000

If bitterness wants to get into the act, you just might want to offer it a cookie or a gumdrop. No more than 50 calories, please. After all, if we plump up Bitterness, it’s likely to be that much more bitter! As you click through this week’s Get Jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle, “Gumdrops,” think [...]

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Puzzled? How to Be Extremely Happy

Janice Taylor — Mon, 09 Sep 2013 19:32:18 +0000

This week’s Get Jiggy Weight Loss JigSaw Puzzle was inspired by “Extreme Happiness.” Our Lady of Weight Loss defines Extreme Happiness as a supremely happy state of mind that brings forth feelings of elation, euphoria, joy, and bliss. There’s nothing specific that you can do to create Extreme Happiness. It seemingly comes out of nowhere. [...]

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Kick Tush Tuesday: Deprived, Depressed, Defeated before you even begin?

Janice Taylor — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:13:33 +0000

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.” ~ Buddha Good Day Tushkateers!!! It suddenly occurred to me that this past week was my “lose it 4ever” anniversary. Twelve years ago, I changed the trajectory of my life and permanently removed 50 pounds [...]

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