http://www.2habitsaweek.com Changing my life ... one habit at a time Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:16:31 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most time management systems emphasize creating, categorizing, and prioritizing lists and getting them done. One of the disadvantages of these systems is that the time spent getting something done is spent as drudgery. The resulting high is fleeting, but you’ve spent minutes or hours. You are left with a sense of ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/373/multiply-your-time-with-4th-dimension-time-management/ An interesting pseudo interview by right-wing Scientologist and whack job Greta Van Susteren. Note how Susteren herself refers to the anti-choice lobby as "pro-life" and neglects to correct Sarah when she mistakenly refers to the Pro-Choice movement as "pro-abortion." I don't know about you, but I've never known anyone who ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/371/its-all-in-how-you-frame-it-isnt-it-faux-news/ Americans spend billions every year on a dizzying array of health schemes. But some of the best approaches to health care are cheap and within your grasp, if only you can find the will to make some lifestyle changes. 1. Experience the benefits of sex Sex has many apparent health benefits. Studies ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/369/lifestyle-changes-that-will-keep-you-alive/ Here, in no particular order, are the definitive top 20 Christmas songs of all time (according to yours truly and her lovely daughter).  Enjoy! 1.    It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Johnny Mathis 2.    The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole 3.    White Christmas - Bing Crosby 4.    Baby It's Cold ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/358/the-definitive-list-of-the-top-20-christmas-songs/ “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” Winston Churchill I was reminded of this quote in the past week when in search of a logo for a new product that I am introducing next month. As a divorced mother of two who receives no child support and has one daughter ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/353/what-can-a-good-attitude-get-you/ If there's one thing that I'm complimented on regularly (if not daily) it's my beautiful skin. Without meaning to brag, at 52 I am virtually wrinkle free and pore less with a porcelain complexion. I'd be lying if I didn't tell you that staying out of the sun has played a major ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/348/the-secret-to-a-glowing-complexion-at-any-age/ I have been an avid exerciser since my early twenties, when I became friends with a forty-something lady who was a regular runner (rather rare in those days) and she introduced me to jogging.  Despite my pack a day cigarette habit, I fell in love with how running made me ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/340/rip-firm-creator-anna-benson/ Today I received the following email in response to a "help" inquiry: Please write back to confirm that you want us to remove all of this information. If you'd rather make this information private and not remove it completely, let us know when you write back. It went on to say:  Please ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/338/another-fascinating-example-of-amazons-lame-customer-service/ The city of Philadelphia ranks twelfth in metropolitan areas with the worst ozone air pollution. So I guess it shouldn’t have surprised me when, shortly after moving here from the relatively clean Midwest in 1983, I began experiencing a series of upper respiratory ailments. Things like strep throat, bronchitis, ear infections, sinus ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/331/make-your-own-neti-pot-sinus-infections-be-gone/ A dear friend (from high school driver's ed, no less!) sent me this in an email today and I loved it so much that I had to share - I hope that you'll share as well! ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. TWO. ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/316/21-secrets-to-a-better-life/ I hardly need to repeat the statistics for stress, but here's just a couple from the Washington Post: 54 percent of Americans are concerned about the level of stress in their everyday lives. 62 percent of Americans say work has a significant impact on stress levels. 73 percent of Americans name money as the ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/310/the-one-sure-cure-for-stress/ No doubt you've heard sayings about happiness and the power of positive thinking. For instance, "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" and "some pursue happiness, others create it." Turns out that optimism truly is a powerful force. And, regardless of your circumstances or personal setbacks, you can choose to ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/308/5-reasons-to-be-an-optimist/ I have a lovely 100% silk Missoni scarf up on eBay right now. I can hardly believe the number of hits it has already gotten, merely because of the "Missoni" label. It's a fairly standard little square scarf, lovely really, but nothing special. In fact, considering that it came ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/303/brand-whores/ Call me goofy (my kids always do), but I do have a fondness for retro, kitschy stuff. So I was thrilled to buy a full set of service for eight Brock of California dinnerware in that cool rooster pattern at an auction a few years back when I was ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/298/give-us-this-day-our-daily-kitsch/ Like many smart, hard-working girls, I remember being called a show-off or a smarty pants when I was in school simply because I let my intelligence and personality shine through. I was proud of my good grades through middle school, but then in high school, I noticed that the most ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/296/let-your-light-shine/ A friend on Facebook just suggested that I become a fan of the "Feel Your Boobies Foundation." I think not. Aside from the fact that I might gag if I ever see another pink ribbon, I also find the entire recent breast cancer awareness (why is it never breast cancer prevention, huh?) ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/294/feel-my-boobies-not/ For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” Kahlil Gibran Today was such a morning. It started with a wonderful leg workout – I’m in the midst of a Bodybuilding.com rotation from their Transformation series. It’s a “Women Over 40” workout, a four ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/292/simple-pleasures/ Used to be I bought a lot of books on amazon. New or used, an amazon shipment came to my front door with regularity. My amazon habit was financed by my amazon selling habit, so, whenever I’d sell a book from my stash, I’d have money for ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/289/book-addiction-anyone-try-paperback-swap/ At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us. ALBERT SCHWEITZER I owe a debt of gratitude to a woman by the name of Bernadine Blakely, who ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/287/who-will-you-thank-today/ Life is what happens to you when you’re busy making other plans. John Lennon Part of my “life-changing plan” has involved therapy. A few months ago I found a therapist through a local nonprofit organization. I don’t have insurance so his services are pro bono and I pay a small stipend, ... http://www.2habitsaweek.com/285/life-is-what-happens-to-you-when-youre-busy-making-other-plans/