Archive for the 'Mental Health' Category
Take the First Step
Posted on June 8, 2009 - Filed Under Exercise, Mental Health | 1 Comment
“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”
– Lao Tzu
Share
Perseverance
Posted on May 19, 2009 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Mental Health | Leave a Comment
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.”
– Walter Elliott
One step at a time.
Share
Motivation
Posted on April 30, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | 3 Comments
My wife and baby girl. This is my motivation to stay healthy. I want to be around and be functional for as long as I can. What’s your motivation?
Share
True Courage
Posted on April 7, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health | 3 Comments
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’”
– Mary Anne Radmacher
Share
Some Ideas on How to Cope with Stress
Posted on April 3, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health | 1 Comment
“Eat right, get enough sleep, drink plenty of water and engage in regular physical activity. Ensure you have a healthy mind and body through activities like yoga, taking a short walk, going to the gym or playing sports that will enhance both your physical and mental health.”
– Stress Tip Sheet, at the American Psychological Association [...]
Good Reads and Links 1/23/09
Posted on January 23, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health, Shout Outs | 3 Comments
I’ve talked about and linked to articles discussing depression and exercise before and this week I read another one. This one’s from WebMD and titled Exercise May Lift Cloud of Depression. Not really anything new, but a good reminder of what we can do if we need a mood booster.
Over at DietBlog I read an article about the [...]
Some People Want Us to Fail
Posted on January 12, 2009 - Filed Under Mental Health | 5 Comments
If you don’t take the shot, it’s impossible to score. That’s the bottom line. If you don’t take a chance or don’t try to make a change, it will be impossible to succeed.
The thing is, though, when you do take that chance, there are always people who are hoping –secretly or openly– that you fail.
Why [...]
Dream Big and Work Hard
Posted on December 29, 2008 - Filed Under Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | 1 Comment
I’m back. Hope everyone had a great holiday and has a fun New Year’s Celebration. Here’s today’s Monday Motivation thought:
“There will always be people who will tell you that your dreams are too big, your hopes too unattainable.
Ignore them!”
– University of California Basketball
Work hard on reaching your goals and dreams. Don’t let anyone, or even yourself, [...]
Get Off The Negativity Train
Posted on November 24, 2008 - Filed Under Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | 8 Comments
A little Motivation Monday thought…
As you start this Thanksgiving week, remember what you are thankful for. No matter what challenges in life we may face, there are always reasons to be grateful.
Be positive. Be happy. Remember that our challenges will make us stronger and remember that negative thinking will get us nowhere fast.
“Life is a [...]
Success is a Choice
Posted on November 17, 2008 - Filed Under Behavior Change, Mental Health, healthy lifestyle | 8 Comments
It’s Monday. Time for some motivation. The following is a quote from Rick Pitino, currently the head coach for the Louisville men’s basketball team.
Coach Pitino has been a successful college coach and is the only coach to lead three different schools to the Final Four (Providence, Kentucky, Louisville).
“If you look closely at all great organizations, [...]
