Category Archives: Self Help

FD253 -The Secret to Youth, Good Friends & Fun


Who’s that? Yes it’s another me picture.  And yes I know the Secret to Youth.  :) I’m looking pretty young if I do say so myself.  I just recently had B-Day, but I never like to make a big deal … Continue reading

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FD240 – TGIF, Daily Mile & Lots of Thanks…Oh Easy Lentil Soup


Actually, Thursday, is my Friday.  TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday) is such a wonderful saying.  This has been a hectic work week and an awesome workOUT week for me.  I have been on fire when it comes to my workouts. … Continue reading

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FD239 – What Ground Hog Day & Vitamins Have in Common


Sillies….That’s easy.  You start a vitamin regiment and everyday it is the same ole thing. :) Just like Ground Hog Day.   I know ground hog day was a couple of days ago, but who cares.  Anyway..this post is really … Continue reading

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FD229 – Ditch Resolutions..Make Monthly Goals


I decided to Ditch Resolutions for the new year along time ago.  While they work great from some, I find them no good for myself.  I do however think monthly goals are great and fall in line with my BabyStep … Continue reading

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FD214 – Christmas Kickoff & Staying Sane When You are Far Away From Home


Christmas makes me happy..but what doesn’t. Just like most of the world, Thanksgiving marks the official Christmas Kickoff.  I’ve been playing my Christmas playlist religiously daily.  You know a Christmas Kickoff would not be a Christmas Kickoff if you did … Continue reading

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FD207 – Recharge Your Body….& Breath


Isn’t that beautiful? Who would refute the fact that you should recharge your body on regular basis.  Unfortunately that just does not happen, at least not as often as we would like. I was running this morning and it …

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FD184 – How to Enjoy the Process…It Doesn’t Matter What You Are Doing!


How to enjoy the process of whatever you do should not be taken lightly.  Well I guess it should be.  After all I don’t what to take anything in my life so seriously that it stifles me.  Sometimes I get … Continue reading

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FD173 – Neti Pot, Smell the Roses & Rinse Away the Allergies


I hate taking medicine so I am always looking for ways to stay as healthy as possible, which is near impossible here in Afghanistan.  I do love this time of year, but it also that time of year when a … Continue reading

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FD68 – Recharge Recharge Recharge


I am use to working extremely long hours with no days off.  The job that I am on now requires that all employees take one full day off.  Even on those days I find myself wanting to go to work.  … Continue reading

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FD10 – Contagious Moods..Fantabulously Thankful


Contagious moods you say?  I woke up in an extremely good mood.  Being in a good, positive mood is contagious.  When you release positive energy it comes back at you two fold, that is for sure.  It …

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