<![CDATA[Positive Thinking]]>http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:30:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Chasing the Dream: Toss those nagging thoughts away]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980965/get-rid-of-negative-thoughts First comes the little inner voice. You know the one: It scolds you when you do something wrong and berates you for not being a good enough mom or writer or business mind. Then those thoughts snowball into doubts and worries and overall negativity. It brings you down. But what if you could just treat those negative thoughts as objects to be thrown away? http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/980965/get-rid-of-negative-thoughts Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Sarah W. Caron Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:58:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Attitude is the key to managing your weight]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/978813/attitude-is-key-to-managing-weight Adam Levine once claimed it wasn’t all “rainbows and butterflies,” but a recent study by Special K may prove everyone’s favorite outspoken pop star wrong. As it turns out, how you think about your weight may play a key role in your success losing it and managing it. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/978813/attitude-is-key-to-managing-weight Health & Wellness Diet & Fitness Losing Weight Heather Barnett Mon, 22 Oct 2012 09:49:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Esteem-boosting mantras]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/972991/esteem-boosting-mantras Here are some suggestions — and warnings — on how to use esteem-boosting mantras to live our best lives. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/972991/esteem-boosting-mantras Health & Wellness Self Improvement & Mental Health Elaina Verhoff Tue, 16 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[When girlfriends are bad for you ]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972935/when-mom-friends-are-bad-for-you Every mom needs a friend to confide in, but if yours leaves you feeling down when you actually needed a lift, it may be time to evaluate your friendship. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/972935/when-mom-friends-are-bad-for-you Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Mary Fetzer Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700 <![CDATA[Chasing the Dream: Your glass is half full]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957967/positive-thinking Are you an optimist? If not, it's time to exercise your positive bone. Positivity is a powerful force that can help you achieve your dreams and goals. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/957967/positive-thinking Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Parenting Advice & Columns Sarah W. Caron Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:00:00 -0800 <![CDATA[What do your kids' clothes say about them?]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847227/what-do-your-kids-clothes-say-about-them T-shirts with cutesy sayings are all the rage, but are they sending a positive message? The JC Penney tee declaring "I'm too pretty to do my homework so my brother has to do it for me" had parents in an uproar and on the search for more uplifting and positive clothing. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/847227/what-do-your-kids-clothes-say-about-them Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Stephanie Precourt Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:06:00 -0700 <![CDATA[7 Best ways to bust stress]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828317/7-best-things-to-bust-stress Fast, ambitious lives can cause anxiety that becomes as much a part of our daily rhythms as our work and lattes. Whenever we are stressed, our bodies respond by releasing stress hormones, including cortisol, that can stay in circulation for days. This can lead to many serious health problems, like increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, menstrual problems, infertility, stroke and cancer. Here are seven fun things you can do to decrease your stress and better your health. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/828317/7-best-things-to-bust-stress Health & Wellness Stress Dr. Claudia Welch Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:47:00 -0800 <![CDATA[Top 10 tips for living longer and feeling younger]]> http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/824851/top-10-tips-for-living-longer-and-feeling-younger Living longer and feeling younger are probably two of the most common goals for adults everywhere. Since there are no magic age-erasers to stop or reverse the aging process just yet, it’s up to us to do what we can to slow down the clock. That may seem daunting, but there are some simple things we can do every day to lead longer, healthier lives and prevent premature aging. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/824851/top-10-tips-for-living-longer-and-feeling-younger Health & Wellness Aging Jessica Padykula Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:14:00 -0800 <![CDATA[How to be a positive role model for your kids]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821107/how-to-be-a-positive-role-model-for-your-kids The best way to raise happy, healthy, successful and self-confident children is to model these behaviors in your own actions. Not sure how to start? Experts share tips on how to be a positive role model for your kids through your own actions. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821107/how-to-be-a-positive-role-model-for-your-kids Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Mom Tips Kim Grundy Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:58:00 -0800 <![CDATA[5 Benefits of positive thinking]]> http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821104/5-benefits-of-positive-thinking Positive thinking not only helps you be a happier and well-balanced mom, it also promotes happiness and self-confidence in your children. Experts and real moms weigh in on how seeing the glass as half-full can help you be a happier and healthier mom. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/821104/5-benefits-of-positive-thinking Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Mom Tips Kim Grundy