Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Pork Tenderloin

Not exactly kosher or particularly healthy, but this recipe sure tastes good.

If you enjoyed Josh's last video, you're sure to like this one.



Chet

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Crockpot Video Recipe

Hey, good news today.

My son Josh uploaded his first crockpot recipe video to YouTube.

To save you a little surfing time, I've embedded the video below.



Now, that's fun, eh?

Chet "Crockpot Recipes" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog

P.S. Be sure to bookmark Josh's CrockPot Recipe blog. He adds a favorite recipe at least once a week.

Monday, February 16, 2009

Two Diet Tips

Well, this beautiful Monday morning here in North Carolina I'd like to share two diet tips with you:
  1. Never eat standing up. One of the easiest ways to sabotage your diet is to 'eat without thinking'. Treat eating with the respect that it deserves. Fix yourself a plate. Sit down and eat properly. You'll be less likely to just pop food into your mouth without paying attention.

  2. Spread your meals out. When you eat three meals a day, your body tends to store whatever it doesn't need right that moment. By adopting a 'grazing' habit, you'll keep your metabolism working throughout the day. Have a small breakfast, a piece of fruit with crackers or toast at mid-morning, a light lunch and an 'after school snack' mid-afternoon. Just remember that you're breaking up the same amount of food into smaller meals, not ADDING more food into your daily diet.
Pretty easy, huh?

I took these two diet tips from an article on our new website, DietFatLossTips.com -- check it out!

Chet "Diet Tips" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Self Improvement 101

Hey, I'm happy to report today that our latest website and free newsletter is now online at

http://selfimprovement101.com

On SelfImprovement101.com, you'll find dozens of thought-provoking articles and products you can use to build a happy, peaceful, and productive life.

While you're at the site's home page, be sure to sign up for a free subscription to our NewSelf Growth Tips newsletter.

As a subscriber, during the first four weeks, you'll learn the following self-growth techniques that will make your life happier and more productive:

  • How to Refocus Negative Thoughts
  • How to Rapidly Relax
  • How to Let Go of Anger Instantly
  • How to Go Quickly to Sleep

Mosey on over to SelfImprovement101.com and check it out now, eh? :)

Chet "Self-Growth" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

How to Refocus Your Thoughts

Today I'd like to share an excellent technique you can use to refocus your thoughts any time you want to.

In these crazy days of economic bailouts for the rich and powerful while the rest of us struggle to keep our heads above water, being able to change negative thoughts to positive thoughts is an important skill to have.

Well, in today's blog entry, I'm going to show you precisely how to develop that important survival skill by sharing a few paragraphs from one of my favorite self-help books...

HOW TO REFOCUS YOUR THOUGHTS

By Patrick J. Ryan
Excerpted from Five Steps to Personal Power

For the next three weeks, try the following.

Whenever you have a choice in a personal situation (and you always do have a choice), consciously assume that the situation is in your control rather than control being located in an external source; take a proactive, solution-centered posture rather than a reactive, problem-centered one.

This can be accomplished by turning your normal thought patterns on their head.

Whenever you catch yourself thinking "she (he, it, they) did this to me," consciously change the statement to "I did this to me."

Instead of moaning helplessly, "Why won't they give me a raise?" ask, "What needs accomplishing around here, and how can I contribute?"

Rather than the unproductively negative question, "What is wrong with this relationship?" substitute the more positive, generous response, "What can I give to this relationship?"

Try to be vigilant and catch every instance of disempowering thinking, and change each one into a more empowering thought focused on your assuming total responsibility for the particular situation.

Even if you are unconvinced that this can work for you, try it: you have nothing to lose but your powerlessness.

Three weeks is enough to convince most people that taking responsibility works.
I choose to take responsibility.
This above statement is the first, and most important, principle of empowerment. Without it, empowerment simply can't happen.

Note from Chet
Professor Patrick J. Ryan is the author of Five Steps to Personal Power.

You can use the simple and effective techniques in Professor Ryan's book to take charge of your life.

If you're bored with your life, unhappy, not earning enough money, and ready to either hang it up or make empowering changes, Patrick Ryan will teach you effective techniques that work.

That's it for today.

Chet "I Know How to Refocus My Thoughts" Day
Editor, The Natural Health Circus
http://chetday.com/blog