Living in Rhyme

"When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile."

Insistent on making New Year's resolutions? First: Call them intentions. Resolutions have such a bad rap! Second: Scale them way down ... way, way down! Promise something you truly, easily can commit to doing. Make it small, make it specific and make it an action step.

Wishing all of you a simple, easy, enjoyable path to great health in 2011! Take that first small step; the rest will follow.

Need a boost of energy, clarity, focus? Your kindergarten requirement is back in fashion! Read more: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/napping-not-just-for-babies-anymore

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Did you know: Probiotics can help you remain healthy during flu season and, if you get it, reduce the severity and length. Best way to get them is in refrigerated capsules from your local health food store. No matter what the marketing says, there isn't enough in yogurt.

Taking time for gratitude applies to any holiday - or any time. It brightens your life and your health. Why and how: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/a-season-for-gratitude

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Wishing everyone the best of holidays! Sit and just appreciate for a moment (or two or three). Breathe it in, enjoy the gorgeousness nature gives us, laugh at the joy of a child getting a wanted present, just relax for a bit with a warm cup of tea or hot chocolate.

Simple suggestions to relax and enjoy life: http://livinginrhymeblog.com/bring-it-back-to-what-matters

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This is free, will lower your stress, boost your health and improve your outlook on life. It's green therapy, in effect. (And it's one of my favorite things ... when it's not as cold!) http://livinginrhymeblog.com/let-nature-restore-your-health

Holiday stress getting to you? Take time to do something to relax or have fun. Getting sick from rushing around won't help your to do list!

Might be too cold to get outside and exercise, but there are still lots of ways to get moving indoors. The gym today helped me feel warmer and more energetic. What do *you* like to do? Do even 15 minutes of it.

Having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Good, natural ideas here: http://shine.yahoo.com/event/lifeslittlepleasures/10-all-natural-ways-to-get-a-better-night-s-sleep-2413685/

10 All-Natural Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep on Shine By Sarah Jio Do you have trouble falling asleep at night but dread the idea of taking sleeping pills and dealing with potential side effects? If you’re looking for alternate ways to induce the zzz’s, here are some natural remedies that can help…