Tag Archives: Health
How Optimism Improves Your Health
I got to be a Tough Old Bird with a Soft Spot for Single Moms and Women Having Tough Times by living through years of tough times myself. Living for a lot of years has taught me that people who are optimistic about the future lead happier and healthier lives.
What To Consume?
Even this last year new research has shown the negative effects of sugar consumption. It turns out that sugar is the culprit.
Take Care of Yourself
There is one habit I’d like to see women, especially single moms, change. I wish more moms would take better care of themselves.
A Thought on Rest from a Seasoned Mama Bird
Do you have to be made to rest? Or do you have to become ill before you will rest?
How to Take Baby Steps to Good Health
One of the lessons I’ve learned over many years is to not eat the whole enchilada at once. Baby steps have there advantages. You may not reach your destination quickly but you will be going in the right direction.
3 Traits of Highly Empowered Women and How They Will Help You Too
Traits of Empowered Women An empowered woman knows her strengths and how to exercise them. She believes in the power of her strengths. She works hard and remains focused. Know Your Strengths Empowered women know themselves well. They are aware of both their strong traits and their personal weaknesses or challenges. Empowered women use their […]
Habits Empower You
Habits Have Power I’m trying to create a few new habits. At my age (no, not telling you) it is no easy task. Benjamin Franklin was spot on when he said, “It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them.” Have you considered changing a habit? You probably know what it is you […]
Nutrition Matters, a SMORE Theme-5 Tips to Get You Started
Developing a Vision and a Plan from Stephanie Harren, CFNS How many times have you picked up a new diet book in hopes that it would solve your body woes? And how many times has that actually worked? Think of plan like a road map. In Fathered by God, John Eldredge states: “The pleasure of […]
Single Mom Questions-Answered by a Tough Old Bird
Gail Cawley Showalter This is the first of our second Thursday Q&A posts. A single mom who is a nutrition specialist, asked, “What does health mean to you?” For me health is more than physical. It is also mental, emotional and spiritual. So health requires lots of balanced beyond a balanced diet. Physical-I recently started […]
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