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This clip has been floating around the internet this last week and it might have made it’s way into your inbox. If for some reason you have not had the pleasure of viewing it, I would highly recommend it. Just when you feel down and out, this video will no doubt uplift you. This short view of Susan Boyle on “Britain’s Got Talent” makes me feel great, is inspirational, touching and really brings tears of joy to my eyes. Watch and you’ll see why. (Click on the link and/or copy and paste the URL into your browser. You won’t be sorry.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnmbJzH93NU

Dream Big and Make Happiness Yours!
Susan

www.susankimcoaching.com

I was working out in the garden over the weekend and I realized what a blessing it is.
Not only does it feel great to be outside and work in the soil, but the rewards from harvesting and eating fresh produce from the garden is amazing!!!

Unfortunately I am NOT a green thumb and am “baby stepping” my way through the process.
I have very fond memories of hanging out with my grandmother as she gardened. Now I wish I had paid more attention and asked more questions. (more…)

I recently received an email message that I wanted to share with you.

Two friends were walking through the desert.
During some point of the journey they had an argument;
and one friend slapped the other one in the face. (more…)

Times are tough right now and most everyone I know are looking for ways to pinch pennies and save a buck or two; or they’re just not spending any money at all.

If you’ve been reading my blogs, you know I love a good deal, so I wanted to share a tip that will not only save you money on relaxing treatments, but also help you de-stress and take care of yourself while helping others. (more…)

I went to a motivational seminar the other day and something someone said struck home with me.

“Revenge is poison.”

He said this after talking about a business partner who started a successful business using HIS idea. At first he was angry, upset, wanted to “teach him a lesson.” All emotions that are certainly normal and perhaps even justified in this scenario. But instead of getting even, he decided to forgive and forget. A year later, his business partner was killed in an auto accident and he has been forever grateful that he was at peace in this relationship. (more…)

The old adage, “You are what you eat” has much more meaning behind it than just the notion that good health comes from eating good food. It also effects your state of mind and overall wellness. It effects your whole Being.

Last week I shared some super produce items (see “Confessions of a Foodie“). Not only do they benefit your physical health, but you get a lot of “bang for your buck” with each food, mentally. Eating fresh fruits and vegetables provides more balanced and sustained energy, which reduces the risk of mood swings due to spikes and crashes in energy levels. Also, studies have indicated that diets more rich in junk food are linked to higher memory loss, slower thinking and are associated with the onset of ADHD in children and Alzheimer’s in adults.

Compared to a Twinkie snack, that fresh apple is looking pretty appetizing now, isn’t it? (more…)

I always like a good deal.

The same is true when I shop around for nutrient rich food. I am a “foodie” and a label reader. When I look at labels, I assess the value by looking at two main things: the nutritional data and the ingredients. This works great for me. I feel good about what I’m putting into my body and how much I’m spending doing it.

Then there’s produce. NO LABELS!

So, in the last few years I’ve been on this kick (call it the “food geek” in me) where I look up the nutritional values of foods. (more…)

I was listening to the radio as I drove home and I suddenly realized that I had listened to about 6 or 7 commercials in a row trying to convince me of some remedy to keep me young . . .a pill to stop the aging, an injection to take away wrinkles, hormones to make me younger, etc, etc, etc. AND these ads are now toting the remedy as “healthy.” Of course the pills are packed with vitamins and the other remedies are pure and natural. (more…)

Sometimes clearing clutter is not just about picking things up and putting them away, it’s about WHERE do things belong?

I used to live in a flat in San Francisco and parking spots were prized possessions. They probably still are! Having a car without a parking spot was such a hassle, that sometimes it would actually determine whether I went out or not - seriously! It influenced my social life. NOT having a parking spot took up time (sometimes driving around for up to an hour to find a parking spot), money (I received my share of parking tickets from not moving it on time), and tested my sanity (talk about parking rage - no explanation needed here!)

Clutter can also influence time, sanity and social life. (more…)

Do you live in an environment full of clutter and want it to change?

Clutter is a battlefield! Or at least it can look and act like one. Clutter can create a set of challenges that affect not only your physical environment, but also your mental well being. Instead of the trenches and the potential landmines blowing up, clutter creates a physical state of turmoil where there are constant obstacles. Have you ever tripped over a toy or spent hours looking for your car keys amidst the mess? And mentally, it creates a state of panic and unrest. Although it may not be quite as life-threatening as a real war zone, clutter creates a different kind of discord - with yourself and the “things” in your life. There is a constant struggle with the idea of what is important, what do you need to keep, what are you willing to throw out? (more…)