On this page the following entries were made in the “January, 2008” time-frame.
Archive for “January, 2008”
20 qualities for a successful life
How do you define a successful life? Is it by how much money or stuff you have amassed, or is it by the legacy you leave behind? All too often we equate a successful life with material possessions. Yet, there are millions of people out there who lead successful, fulfilled lives who may be of […]
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Fighting And Beating Clutter With Minimalism
It starts out as one item on the floor. Just a simple box, or a toy, or a piece of clothing. Such a little thing, nothing to worry about. But that one little thing will attract a second, and then a third, and soon clutter will grow insidiously in our homes until it overwhelms us. […]
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A Great Definition Of Happiness
Because happiness is something most of us aim for, how we define it has important implications for how we conduct our lives. To see why, compare these two competing definitions of happiness:
Happiness is all about minimising pain and maximising pleasure.
The underlying idea here is that there is a kind of mathematics of happiness. Imagine if […]
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Italian cuisine is both style and substance
Italian Cuisine is much more regional and varied than many people imagine. It is easy to think that some pasta, some marinara sauce, a crust of Italian bread and a glass of wine is the beginning and end of Italian cuisine, especially if you grew up in the United States.
There is much more than red […]
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Getting help with hair loss treatment
My husband is lovely in all ways, helpful, caring, and takes great care of his appearance. But he’s not a spring chicken anymore, and he’s getting upset about his receding hairline. He doesn’t want to end up like the guy in the photo, so I logged onto the Public Health Forums site to find out […]
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20 Weight Loss Tips
Take it one step at a time
Start by paying attention to what you eat. Cut back on fat and sweets and add more fruit and vegetables. After you have that under control, add exercise. If you hate to exercise try it for only 15 minutes a day at first, then a 1/2-hour. Keep in […]
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