Monday, November 1, 2010

About Exercise: What's so scary about exercise?

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From Paige Waehner, your Guide to Exercise
In belated honor of Halloween, I'd like to talk about something scary: Exercise. Oh, sure, that may look like an innocent little dumbbell, but inside that dumbbell is a monster - A monster who wants to take your muscle tissue and tear it into little pieces. It wants to hurt you, maim you, make it impossible for you to get out of bed tomorrow. And it doesn't just want your muscle...it wants your soul.

Sorry. I got carried away, but exercise can be scary, causing a number of fears (both real and imagined) that can keep you from working out. This week, you'll have a chance to share your exercise fears and tell us: What's so scary about exercise?


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About Stress Management: The Write Way To Stress Relief

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From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management
November is many things. Today, November can the the start of a wonderfully stress-relieving writing plan. (Really!) Before you say this isn't for you (if you were even going to say that), read on to see more about the stress relieving benefits of writing and of hard work done in the name of something you enjoy, and see what this month can offer you! As always, feel free to forward this email to anyone who may need it, join me on Facebook and Twitter.

and have a great week! -Elizabeth


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November brings three separate writing challenges, all with their own benefits! Read about those benefits, how to use the month to your advantage for stress relief, and more.

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Journaling is more than just a way to kill time, or a hobby for the self-indulgent. Read the research on the benefits of journaling, and get inspired today! It's a fantastic use of writing.

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From positive psychology, we know that gratifications can help you relieve stress and feel great about yourself and your life. Writing can be a major gratification. (If you don't know what I'm talking about, read this article on gratifications, and share your own gratifications in this reader response article on gratifications.

How to Maintain a Gratitude Journal
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