What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder affects the lives of nearly 15 million people. It is marked by a powerful fear of negative public examination. The individual is afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others. Usually the individual’s lack of social skills perpetuates the fear. YOU are NOT ALONE The most common example of social anxiety disorder is the fear of public speaking. Other situation that can cause extreme distress include eating or drinking in … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Cooking the Turkey
December 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
FOOD SAFETY is Key December is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the Butterball Hotline. During the week of Christmas, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t overcook your turkey, and you can ensure it has been … [Read more...]
How to Love That Woman in the Mirror
July 15, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Illustration: ILoveDust How to Love That Woman in the Mirror The amount of misery we suffer just from the heft of our thighs, not to mention the misbehavior of our skin, just might—if you could quantify it—inspire a global initiative. The topic has certainly intrigued Nancy Etcoff, PhD, author of Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty, and a Harvard Medical School psychologist whose research concentrates on appearance and happiness. Three years ago she founded the Program in … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall – ‘Just Do It’
June 11, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Just Do It Do you have a secret desire that has not been met? A desire of the heart that will help you be free... A feeling waiting for an opportunity to be And yet nothing is done...only waiting With recall and courage just do it! How can you manifest the heart's desire? The solution may be you simply must act Materialization of a dream demands movement Questions and doubts, yet the answer is simple With observation and truth just do it! How often do you say the goal will … [Read more...]
INSPIRATIONAL PHOTO – doG is "God’s Reflection of Love"
June 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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WOMEN in RECOVERY – Wisdom
March 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Wisdom is not only found in the writings of the famous; some of the most beautiful words of wisdom I have received have come from my friends and family members who know me best. The Bible is filled with words of wisdom. The book of Proverbs is the most well known wisdom book and has some beautiful wise words about the Proverbs 31 Woman. Wisdom is Love: The Greatest Gift One Generation Can Give to Another One definition of wisdom: "Wisdom is the power to put our time and our knowledge to the … [Read more...]
