Fred Luskin, instructor of the Stanford happiness class, said that the simplest definition of happiness is "wanting what you have." Conversely, the simplest definition of stress is "wanting something to be different."
Below are five techniques Luskin teaches for reducing stress and increasing happiness.
-- Keep a daily gratitude journal, listing items for which you feel grateful.
-- Perform a meditation practice, or simply a few minutes of deep breathing and quiet reflection on something that made you happy. Consider what you can do to achieve that happiness again.
-- Make a habit of sharing the highlights of your day with someone close to you.
-- Practice forgiveness routinely.
-- Construct a list of all activities and experiences that relax and rejuvenate you. Use items from this list to manage your daily stress.
What’s unique about his business plan, however, is that he has no intention of marketing his own beer brands. No Sten’s Stout, no Loudoun County Lager. Sellier’s Beltway Brewing Co. will be strictly a brewery for hire. If you’re a restaurateur who wants a unique house label, or a microbrewery that’s maxed out on tank space or a would-be beer baron who wants to test the market, Sellier will happily rent out his brew kettle and fermenters so you can mix your barley and hops.
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Howell's Cycle 8142 FM 16 Van, Texas USA 75790 903-963-8953 Check out their website: Howell's Cycle Online Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
| After an inauspicious and somewhat humorous launch, my return trip to DC is underway. I am currently pressing east toward Shreveport. I have been on the road for two hours, 30 minutes of which was quite literally "on" the road... I have time to post this entry only because it's raining to beat the band. And I am wet because I refused to don my wet weather gear and I refused to wear the gear because I had determined to get out ahead of the storm. Mother Nature is "rewarding" me for my hubris. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
There are 10 million million million million particles in the observable universe
Your mama took all the ugly ones and put them into one nerd...
| Until it doesn't. I am not sure where I am at the moment. All I know is the thunder, lightning, and driving rain kicked up hard soon after I left the Waffle House. I found shelter under the carport of an old, abandoned rancher off the highway. It was providence! I laid out my bed roll and caught a nap, lulled to sleep by the sound of the rain beating on the roof and rushing down the gutter. This attempt at the IBA is over, but not for lackawanna. Perhaps i'll have better weather on the return trip. Thanks for following this special feature mini-series. We now return you to the regularly scheduled blog posts. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
| As of right now, 6 am Central, I have 6 hours to go (323 miles) and less than 6 hours in which to do it and qualify for the Iron Butt Association. It's raining so hard that I couldn't see the overpass until I was past it. So I pulled over and parked at a Waffle House (they are as ever-present here as are 7-11s in Virginia). Rain is okay. I can deal with light rain, cross-winds, slick bridges, clueless woodland creatures, and even lightning. But when it's coming down so hard you can't see the shelter, it's time to have a cuppa and soak up some of that famous Waffle House ambience. Forecast: more of the same. All day. Bad timing I guess. Oh well, the coffee's good... Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
| Made it to the west side of Nashville and ready for a nap. Rode through thick fog, light rain, slick bridges, and along side dazed woodland creatures, smiling all the way. Nearby, Waffle House. First, a little rest... Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
| Stopped in Knoxville for a brew with Blue Lou (brewed java, that is!). Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
Pulled over to don the wet weather gear. Looks like it might be a long night. I'll be ready for a brewed beverage with Blue Lou here in a couple hours and by brewed I mean coffee! Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
Great ride so far, past Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Charlottesville, and across the Blue Ridge mountains. Stopped here at George Marshall's house for a snack, a stretch, and a quick report. All ok! Pressing on. Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android |
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| Lew Bryson, author of "Pennsylvania Breweries." |
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| Add to this assortment a second Two-Hearted Ale and you'll have a good idea of the damage done... |
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| 14 November 2011 |
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| Diabetes Risk Test |
Diabetes is a huge health problem. Many people suffer from diabetes and the medical side effects it causes. An early diagnosis of diabetes can help a person to avoid serious related diseases.
Diabetes is when the pancreas does not function properly and glucose levels fall outside the normal range. A normal glucose reading is lower than 110 mg/dL upon waking in the morning and lower than 140 mg/dL two hours after eating.
There are simple blood tests that are used to diagnose diabetes. Once diagnosed a person will work with their doctor to determine a treatment. Treatments can include diet changes, pills, or injections. Any history, family history and people in certain ethnic groups may be at elevated risk for developing diabetes.
There are different types of diabetes. Some start in childhood, some start in adulthood and another form occurs during pregnancy. All can cause harmful effects on the body if not taken care of.
Long term effects of diabetes are usually due to a patient letting their glucose levels remain elevated for long periods of time. That is why early detection is important. Excess blood sugar levels have a horrible effect on the body. Some common effects from diabetes include vision problems, kidney damage, nerve damage, heart and circulation problems. A person with diabetes is at a higher risk for these types of conditions, but a person who does not control their diabetes is even more likely to develop one of these conditions.
Diabetes is a disease that does not have a cure. Diagnosing and treating diabetes have evolved into easier processes. A person with diabetes can normally live life as they did before their diagnosis. Living with diabetes is a matter of taking control over the disease and preventing complications.
Diabetes can kill in different ways. The elevation of blood glucose levels damages arteries, veins and capillaries. This can lead to a stroke, heart attack, blindness, peripheral vascular disease, muscle wasting or embolism. Diabetes is also the main cause of kidney failure.
Hypoglycemia which is low blood glucose levels can result in diabetic coma, and if left untreated organ failure.
Diabetic kedoacidosis is when the lack of insulin causes the liver to turn fat into ketone bodies. this causes the blood pH to drop. in severe cases it can lead to hypotension, shock and death.
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| http://www.idf.org/worlddiabetesday |
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| Download this poster full of timely Men's Health tips! |
"Movember's primary campaign objective is to raise awareness of men's health issues, specifically cancers affecting men. We want everyone to know that most cancers are highly curable if caught in the early stages - including prostate and testicular cancer. Movember aims to increase early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment, as this will ultimately reduce the number of deaths from cancer. It’s time men face the startling health facts." -- Movember United States
Since 2004, the Movember Foundation charity has run Movember events to raise awareness and funds for men's health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression, in Australia and New Zealand. In 2007, events were launched in Ireland, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Greece, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel, South Africa, and the United States. In 2010, Movember merged with the testicular cancer event Tacheback.
ARTIST: Devo TITLE: Whip It
Crack that whip
Give the past the slip
Step on a crack
Break your momma's back
/ E - D A / / / /
When a problem comes along you must whip it
Before the cream sits out too long you must whip it
When something's going wrong you must whip it
Now whip it - into shape
Shape it up, get straight
Go forward, move ahead
Try to detect it - it's not too late
To whip it, whip it good
/ C - G - / D - C - / : / C - - - /
When a good time turns around you must whip it
You will never live it down unless you whip it
No one gets their way until they whip it
I say whip it
Whip it good
I say whip it
Whip it good
/ E G C - / E G D - / :
{Repeat first two verses}
Now whip it - into shape
Shape it up, get straight
Go forward, move ahead
Try to detect it - it's not too late
To whip it - into shape
Shape it up, get straight
Go forward, move ahead
Try to detect it - it's not too late
To whip it, whip it good
Red energy dome via PolyvoreLyrics and Chords Courtesy of GuntherAnderson.com
Hat tip: rainman
This is November 2, 2011, the second day of NaBloPoMo 2011. So far, so good. Two days down and only 28 days to go.
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| The wrap-up seminar poster |
"Whether you want to learn more about the crazy 15,000 mile, 48 state, 2 country Harley adventure that was Hoka Hey from a rider who did it or just pick up some good road trip tips check out our latest Patriot University seminar! If you are an experienced H-D road tripper or someone who is considering an epic trip, this will be a great seminar to attend!"
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| Keith with his well-worn Hoka Hey shirt |