Nostalgia, Sappy Parenting and You
April 4, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under A Mother's Wisdom, Blogosphere, Boys & Girls, Children, Event, WOO hoo!
Happy Friday, everyone!
You know, I’m not one to do a lot of soul-baring here at The Bolt. A few snippets here and there, maybe, but overall, not so much. However, today was a big day in my world, and I believe that many of you have had days like this as well. So I’m wondering how you handle the following things, since how we choose (or sometimes just instinctively react to) certain things can affect our health, mindset, and well-being. Here we go:
Nostalgia: Today, the BIG NEWS broke. The New Kids on the Block, the boy band who started that …read more
Playing Mind Games for Success
March 6, 2008 by Liberty Kontranowski
Filed under Happy Living Tip, How To, Science, Your Mind
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Ever envision yourself crossing the finish line, scoring a promotion, or acing an exam? That’s great – you’re using visualization to help meet your goals, and you’re headed in the right direction.
New research is putting a unique spin on this theory, however. While traditional “real time” visualization is indeed beneficial, researchers suggest you try “watching” yourself complete a task as if watching a movie instead. Taking on this third-person viewpoint will allow you to see what it would actually take to achieve your goals, a method that is remarkably motivating. …read more
