It is possible to imagine a nation of healthy children? It is possible to work toward that goal? Can you imagine what a nation of healthy people would look like? Can you imagine the impact a healthy nation might have on the Federal budget?
A Florida state education official recently called for schools to serve only [...]
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The mind has direct influence on the body. Researchers continue to demonstrate the power of the mind in healing the body. Sports psychologists use this understanding to propel athelets to great performance. It’s time to bring this knowlege into the classroom and teach students to use the power of their minds to create powerful, positive [...]
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Each Day We Have a New Opportunity to Flourish And Help Others to Flourish
Researchers tell us that flourishers are people with a positive life outlook, their glass isn’t half-full, its running over, spilling down the street bringing joy to anyone on the path. Flourishers live meaning-driven life and understand the importance of connection. Are you a [...]
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Make it A Great Day
Abraham Lincoln said it well: “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.”
We have a choice, we always have a choice about the attitude we take to any day. No one can make us depressed, no one can put us in a bad mood, no [...]
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Great Attitude Leads to Great Health
A 15-year study of 97,000 women discovered that maintaining a positive attitude, seeing the sunshine instead of the rain, has all kinds of health benefits.
New research from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center found that seeing the glass half full appears to protect the heart against disease and death, and [...]
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According to FamilyDoctor.org, “People with good emotional health are aware of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors. They have learned healthy ways to cope with the stress and problems that are a normal part of life. They feel good about themselves and have healthy relationships.”
Difference makers do the inner-work before trying to work on others. They [...]
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