Self Improvement

Sexy and bold: How feeling sexy can improve your life

Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:53:00 -0800

You don’t have to have to have the perfect body to be considered sexy. Being and feeling sexy comes in many forms. Sometimes women are afraid to feel sexy because it might send the wrong message, but when you feel sexy, the confidence you exude is irresistible. It can even help jump-start new opportunities or relationships that you may have avoided because of low self-esteem. Here are three things you can do today to help you find your sexy and bold self.

How to magnify your happiness at home and in life

Kristen Fischer — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 15:14:00 -0800

When Gretchen Rubin set out to become happier, she chronicled her adventures in the book, The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun.

Women's health: Find sexual liberation in your marriage

Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 04:45:00 -0800

Believe it or not, women can sometimes be complicated creatures. OK, so I'm being sarcastic. But when it comes to sex, it can sometimes seem impossible to please yourself andyour partner. Where to begin? Here are three tips to help you find your sexual liberation!

10 Tips for embracing your flaws

Elaina Verhoff — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:42:00 -0700

Are your so-called flaws getting you down? It's time to start loving yourself for who you are — right here, right now. Here are ten tips for embracing your flaws and accepting yourself completely.

7 Simple steps to forgive others and yourself

Connie Bennett — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:55:00 -0700

Whether you yearn to feel free, lose weight, be more loving or break a sugar habit, you may not be able to move forward until you forgive your loved ones, friends, yourself or even strangers who have wronged you, deliberately or unintentionally. Hanging on to grudges, anger and resentment doesn't just hurt your heart, it can significantly and negatively impact your life.

Be your best self, any time of year

Patricia Conte — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:25:00 -0700

Many of us wait until the New Year to make a resolution to make a change or improvement in life, but why wait for the winter weather and the ball to drop? Take a few tips to achieve your best self, any time of year.

4 Ways to date yourself

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:00:00 -0700

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, you need to make a point of focusing on yourself. Taking time for yourself is important at every age and in every stage of life. The best way to master the art of “me time” is to date yourself and we have some tips to help you get started.

How to handle a job you hate

Kat Robinson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:05:00 -0700

I hate my job: Three steps to help you get through a miserable employment.

Creative responses to critics

Elaina Verhoff — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 01:20:00 -0700

Criticism is a part of life. It may come from a colleague in a meeting, a judgmental mom on the playground or a snarky comment on Facebook. Even well-intentioned criticism spikes our heart rate and puts us on the defensive. If we give in to these negative urges, we end up feeling even worse. Learn how to adopt a Zen-like approach to handling criticism. You'll be glad you did.

5 Ways to improve yourself this summer

Katherine Martinelli — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Summer school isn't just for kids! It's a great time for adults of all ages to take a class or try a new hobby. Offerings at local colleges and community centers tend to expand during the summer months along with interest, so there's no better time to exercise your mind and/or body.

6 Reasons you aren’t happy and how to change it

Michele Borboa, MS — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:04:00 -0800

If you're waking up every day wishing you were someone else, it's time to figure out why you're so down on yourself. Though you shouldn't be gloating hat you're "all that," you certainly shouldn't feel sentenced to a joyless life. Here are six reasons you aren't happy and how to change it.

Can you really stick to your fitness resolutions?

Karen Hawthorne — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 03:23:00 -0800

Year after year, much of the population makes the same New Year’s resolutions as they did the year before, such as get in shape and eat better -- then falls off the resolution wagon before they even reach February. Is it even possible to keep New Year's health and fitness resolutions? In a word, yes! Forgo the lofty resolutions and focus on a daily plan to achieve milestones along the way, says Sammie Kennedy, CEO and creator of Booty Camp Fitness.

5 Steps to make your fitness resolutions stick

Linda Melone, CSCS — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 01:49:00 -0800

The only thing tougher than starting an exercise program is sticking with it. Case in point: Most new exercisers quit within three to six months, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. Don’t worry, we’ve got five easy steps to your New Year’s fitness resolution success.

Warning signs your childhood issues are ruining your relationships

Colleen Crane, MSW, LCSW — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:01:00 -0700

Whether you come from an abusive family or a just a “normal” dysfunctional family, childhood issues can create problems in all areas of your life if you are not careful. Here are some warning signs that your “issues” are damaging your relationships and that it’s time to reach out and get professional help.

Feel better about your body this summer

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:20:00 -0700

It’s summertime and the living is easy. Or is it? For many of us, the thought of hitting the beach in a bikini or wearing skimpy shorts and flimsy sundresses can cause some serious stress. It’s not always easy to show more skin than you’re normally comfortable with, but unless you want to hide out in your air-conditioned house until Labor Day or opt for pants and long sleeves despite the soaring temperatures, you’re going to have to find a way to embrace your body. We’ve put together some simple strategies to help boost your body confidence, just in time for summer.

6 Ways nature can boost your mood

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:34:00 -0700

If you're suffering from the moody blues, anxiety or angry stress, the key to your mental health may be right outside your door. According to Brant Secunda and world champion Ironman Mark Allen, authors of Fit Soul, Fit Body: 9 Keys to a Healthier, Happier You, connecting with nature not only brings beauty into your life, it can significantly boost your mood. Here’s what they had to say about the power of nature in improving your mental health.

Resiliency: Get skills to be happier and healthier

Kristina Marquez — Fri, 06 May 2011 12:41:00 -0700

Lance Armstrong faced a devastating diagnosis that changed his life. He battled cancer and survived – and came back to cycling and life physically and emotionally stronger. He was resilient. What does resiliency mean to you? Your health could depend on your resiliency. Here’s how to embrace it.

How love can help you become a better person

Jessica Padykula — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:14:00 -0700

Aside from making you feel great, love can help make you a better person. Here's how genuine affection and regard for another can have a positive effect on your personality.

How to maintain your exercise motivation

Jessica Padykula — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 09:10:00 -0700

Need a shape-up on exercise motivation? Though you stuck to your fitness resolutions for first few weeks of the new year, now it’s March and your fitness resolve is starting to fade – fast. You know working out is good for you and you still really want to get in shape for summer, but your workout motivation has waned considerably since vowing to go running every morning and try out all those strength training classes at your gym. So what’s a well-meaning but fitness-fatigued woman to do? We’ve put together some simple fitness strategies to help you maintain your exercise motivation and break free from workout boredom.

5 Tips to help your tween girl become a physically and emotionally healthy woman

Erika Katz — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:42:00 -0800

Don’t you love the drama of the tween years? Though you may be tempted to throw your hands in the air and give up on your tween daughter, you really do have the ability to bond with your tween girl and help her grow up into a physically and emotionally healthy young woman. Here’s how.

Mental health: Can you get over childhood trauma?

Michele Borboa, MS — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 08:41:00 -0800

Television writer Tracy McMillan managed to work her way into a killer Hollywood career -- a privileged world of pool houses, premieres and big-time producer deals -- despite being the daughter of a smooth-talking pimp named Freddie. But her road to success didn’t come without self-destructive choices influenced by her traumatic childhood experiences. Here are eight strategies that helped McMillan save her emotional and mental health, and become a healthy role model for her teenage son.