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The Power of Encouragement

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009 at 5:56 am  
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Good Morning everyone!! It is a great day to be alive, and be thankful for all of God’s Blessings to you!

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Our chief want in life is to find someone who will encourage us to be what we know we could be.” When we embrace the truth that the spirits of all men and women are infinitely upgradeable, we will grasp the importance of practicing the power of encouragement. Cor is the Latin root for courage; it means “heart.” When we give others encouragement, we give them “heart.” Human beings were created and designed to live with heart; without heart we have no confidence to achieve greatness.

When you withhold encouragement to others you risk crippling their future ….. and yours too!

There are men and women who are truly brilliant all around us, just waiting for someone to encourage and empower them to be what they know they could be.

There is no other power that truly leverages the human spirit like the power of encouragement. Take time to discover what people want to accomplish in their lives and proceed to tirelessly and sincerely encourage them to fulfill their dreams. Enthusiastically encourage others to reach their highest and best; never berate and discourage others to the point where they sink to their lowest and least esteem.

Spring Forward

Saturday, March 7th, 2009 at 6:06 am  
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Daylight Saving Time begins on the second Sunday of March, which is March 8 and ends on the first Sunday of November, that is November 1. So daylight saving time starts tomorrow, adjust your clock forward 1 hour at 2.00 AM on Sunday.

Here is an explanation from Wikipedia.

“Daylight saving time is the convention of advancing clocks so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less. Typically clocks are adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in autumn. One of the many effects of this adjustment is that it shifts the start of the day closer to sunrise.

The practice is controversial.Adding daylight to afternoons benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but causes problems for farming, entertainment and other occupations tied to the sun. Traffic fatalities are reduced when there is extra afternoon daylight; its effect on health and crime is less clear.”

Why Exercise Is Wise

Friday, March 6th, 2009 at 4:10 pm  
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You’ve probably heard countless times how exercise is “good for you.” But did you know that it can actually help you feel good, too? Getting the right amount of exercise can rev up your energy levels and even help improve your mood.

Rewards and Benefits

Experts recommend that teens get 60 minutes or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. Here are some of the reasons:

  • Exercise benefits every part of the body, including the mind. Exercising causes the body to produce endorphins, chemicals that can help a person to feel more peaceful and happy. Exercise can help some people sleep better. It can also help some people who have mild depression and low self-esteem. Plus, exercise can give people a real sense of accomplishment and pride at having achieved a certain goal — like beating an old time in the 100-meter dash.

  • Exercising can help you look better. People who exercise burn more calories and look more toned than those who don’t. In fact, exercise is one of the most important parts of keeping your body at a healthy weight.

  • Exercise helps people lose weight and lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person’s risk of developing certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. These diseases, which used to be found mostly in adults, are becoming more common in teens.

  • Exercise can help a person age well. This may not seem important now, but your body will thank you later. Women are especially prone to a condition called osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones) as they get older. Studies have found that weight-bearing exercise, like jumping, running or brisk walking, can help girls (and guys!) keep their bones strong.

There are three components to a well-balanced exercise routine: aerobic exercise, strength training, and flexibility training

SNOW Day Friday 12/19/08

Friday, December 19th, 2008 at 9:55 pm  
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Well Millard School District just announced there will not be school tomorrow Friday 12/19/08  …  So there will be no classes tomorrow!  If you attempt to get out tomorrow please drive safe!! :)

SAD [seasonal affective disorder]

Saturday, November 1st, 2008 at 6:12 am  
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Definition

Like many people, you may develop cabin fever during the winter months. Or you may find yourself eating more or sleeping more when the temperature drops and darkness falls earlier. While those are common and normal reactions to the changing seasons, people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) experience a much more serious reaction when summer shifts to fall and on to winter.

With seasonal affective disorder, fall’s short days and long nights may trigger feelings of depression, lethargy, fatigue and other problems. Don’t brush this off as simply a case of the “winter blues” that you have to tough out on your own.

Seasonal affective disorder is a type of depression, and it can severely impair your daily life. That said, treatment — which may include light box therapy — can help you successfully manage seasonal affective disorder. You don’t have to dread the dawning of each fall or winter!  This is real.. people so do not take this lightly! (no pun intended)

My son turned 13

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 10:55 pm  
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Happy Birthday Son!

Ok so he is not 13 in this pict!  LOL

Ok promise you will not tell him it is here!  :) Tough huh?  !!!!!

I get knocked down.. but I get up AGAIN!

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 at 2:01 pm  
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