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Cafe Gratitude
Cafe Gratitude is a California (of course) vegan restaurant, part of a mini-chain of six, that endeavors to serve up “sunshine and rainbows” with its…
August 8, 2011Attitudes are Contagious
Whether or not we realize it, we spend most of our lives on one stage or another. We are always under observation. Our behaviors, speech,…
July 26, 2011Less Stress, More Success
Stress is not an event but rather a learned, perhaps even a chosen, reaction to an event. Or even just its possibility. Telling a person…
July 25, 201110 Minutes to Change
How can anyone change in 10 minutes? Change is hard work and takes time, right? Truth is, we change when we want to and not…
July 13, 2011Responsible = Response Able
When you are “response able” you are able to choose your response. No “But I had no other choice.” No arguing for your weakness, no…
June 23, 2011What You Seek, You Find
To an amazing extent, you choose the quality of your life by what you choose to focus on. Smile, and the whole world smiles with…
June 20, 2011Beyond Happiness?
Happiness: a mental state of well being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. (Wikipedia) Ask people what they want in life…
June 8, 2011Hurry Sickness
Hurry sickness, n. A malaise where a person feels chronically short of time so tends to perform every task quickly and to get flustered when…
June 2, 2011Lying About Your Vegetables
Most of us like to think we are good decision makers, that we have a firm grasp on reality, that we know the facts. Do…
May 19, 2011Take a Deep Breath. Stretch.
Breathing is one of the most under-noticed, under-rated body functions. Yet there is a lot of power in controlling it. “Take a deep breath.” “Breathe…
May 17, 2011What is Your Coping Mechanism?
How do you handle stress? What do you do when it all piles up and you need to relax, kick back, escape, recharge? Exercise? Unwind…
May 16, 2011