How to seek balance in your lifestyle

50 (Not So) Random Acts of Kindness

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We’ve all heard of Random Acts of Kindness.  Indeed, it makes the world go round.  But, lately, this too-often used phrase has really got me thinking about the word, “Random” and how it is linked to “Acts of Kindness.”  So, I looked it up.  ”Unknown, unimportant, uncertain, unpredictable and lacking any purpose or intention” are [...]

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Getting Over The Fear of Writing

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Back in Grade 8 as soon as we would enter the classroom there was absolutely no talking allowed.  Mr. Miller would simply pass out our loose-leaf journals and we would write in them for 15 minutes in complete silence.  We were not allowed to go to the bathroom, whisper, ask questions or make shuffling noises [...]

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How Following the Eating Habits of Preggos Can Save Your Life

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If you have been pregnant you might understand where I am coming from. But, if not and you might even be a man reading this, don’t worry. I will tell you how if everyone knew and followed the diet of a pregnant person, we would save millions of dollars in medical bills.
I grew [...]

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The Give and Take Principle

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There are a lot of givers in the world.  And we hear a lot about giving – give to charity, give to the needy, give a helping hand, be giving.  We give our ears to listen, our money, our love, energy and time.  But, we often don’t hear about the other side of this; we [...]

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117 Fun and Free Ideas to Do with your Significant Other

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Whether you are shy or bold, these ideas can easily be adapted to fit you and your spouse’s personality. Be a risk taker and try something from every category, for a balanced couple is the best kind of couple.
Try something physical one afternoon, something spiritual on another, something artsy tomorrow and something unique today. [...]

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Quit the Coffee: Take a Siesta Instead

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With 40 hour work weeks and no time to sit down, I often feel so wired by the time I get home that I am exhausted by 5:00pm and I just turned 30! I’m not in the greatest of shape but I can get up the stairs without huffing and puffing.  Thankfully, the answer [...]

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Bouquets, Beefs, Dragons and Mirrors

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What exactly do bouquets, beefs, dragons and mirrors have in common?  It’s part of a game that you can play with your spouse to keep the spark in your marriage sizzling.
Whether you are newly married or hitting a rut, some creative energy and sheer willingness, can turn your marriage meter up a few knots with [...]

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9 Habits of Effectively Balanced People

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Ever wonder how some people in our lives manage to do it all?  They are able to be a mother, a father, a daughter, a son, a coach, a mentor, a cook, a cleaner, a teacher, a listener, a writer, an artist and even with all of those roles, they are able to do it [...]

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