Thank you for your opening monologues about health and stopping over-indulgent behavior. They really gave me a new perspective on some things I've been struggling with lately. More >>
I am 41 years old, and am sorry to say I let my weight go after my children were born and my life became 'busy'. I allowed myself to gain roughly 60 pounds over the 15 plus years. More >>
I just listened to your call with Nikki, who has a hard time getting up and going, each day. I'm a stay-at-home-wife, and when my husband was in Iraq and then Afghanistan, I could definitely commiserate with what Nikki is going through now. More >>
I am a high school teacher. I serve on a committee that works with parents to encourage struggling students so they have a better chance to graduate, thus improving their later quality of life. I'd like to tell you about a recent meeting with 'Jane'... More >>
...In many of the cases where I have had to deal with students making poor grades, there were low test scores in their records. But, I have had many poor students who had higher scores. They were not applying themselves or had taken on too many responsibilities. More >>
Envy and jealousy affect everyone's life. However, what really matters is what we do when we feel jealousy or envy: How do we experience it? How do we cope with it? More >>
Being in a good mood or having a peppy personality is not a disposition you are born with or without. Your level of happiness is a learned skill - you choose to be in a good mood... More >>
I've been going to Zumba on a regular basis, and even got the Zumba for the Wii so I could dance even more at home. Then it hit me. I had quit my job and dedicated myself to my husband and four children 100 percent of the time, and until now, forgotten to keep up with my own hobbies... More >>
...I have been married for eight years, and we have a 7-year-old son... My husband doesn't acknowledge anything my son does wrong. 
Your spouse cannot see when your child exhibits bad behavior -- ever! How can you open their eyes? 
Thank you for your opening monologues about health and stopping over-indulgent behavior. They really gave me a new perspective on some things I've been struggling with lately. 
I just listened to your call with Nikki, who has a hard time getting up and going, each day. I'm a stay-at-home-wife, and when my husband was in Iraq and then Afghanistan, I could definitely commiserate with what Nikki is going through now. 
Envy and jealousy affect everyone's life. However, what really matters is what we do when we feel jealousy or envy: How do we experience it? How do we cope with it? 
I've been going to Zumba on a regular basis, and even got the Zumba for the Wii so I could dance even more at home. Then it hit me. I had quit my job and dedicated myself to my husband and four children 100 percent of the time, and until now, forgotten to keep up with my own hobbies... 
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