Look Thinner: Break Fat Posture Habits

 I'm about halfway through my goal to lose 100 pounds. Looking at pictures of myself, I can see why I still look like I did with 50 extra pounds. I sometimes have fat posture. Just as certain things make me look younger or older, some habits make me look thinner or fatter. Here's why and how.

* Find "fat attitude" roots: Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy teaches us that actions and emotions stem from thinking patterns. "Fat posture" for me stems from shame. As a kid I was chubby. Read more Look Thinner: Stop Fat Posture Habits

Techniques, Self Help Therapy to Heal Low Self-Esteem

Low self-esteem, lack of confidence, poor self-image, these are some of the many ways to describe feelings of worthlessness. In my experience and research, I have come to a working conclusion that low self-esteem is at the core of many surface illnesses. Depression, codependency, lethargy, failure to thrive, low achievement, substance abuse, isolation, relationship issues, control issues, rage, arrogance, intolerance, parenting problems, frequent illness, stress and stress related illnesses and many others.  10 Therapeutic Techniques to Heal Low Self-Esteem

Best Books for Children (and Adults) About Bullying

Bullying: 10 Books for Home and School
Ten witty and ingenious books for kids and adults to address the problem of bullying at home and school. Read as bullied underdogs take on their persecutors in proactive, bully-busting ways.
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Emotional Health and Body Image Issues

Most of us ladies would say we want to lose a little or a lot of weight. Well, until that time comes, if it does, remember the Golden Rule: Love your neighber as yourself. Many of us are pretty good at the loving the neighbor part. We have plus-size hearts to go with the body. There isn't anything we wouldn't do for a friend and often even an enemy. We know about being generous, kind and loving (maybe too well). But the loving yourself, that's just a mite trickier. For all us who are plus size at loving others and Size zero at loving ourselves, I've tweaked the golden rule a little to read like this 'Do unto yourself as you would do unto others.'

Look at the luxurious curves on the Janes (Mansfield and Russel). The divas of yesteryear were no twiggy size 3; These gorgeous gals were curvaceous and big! Here is a clothing guide that will walk you through the often unpleasant task of selecting plus-sized clothing and still preserving a positive attitude about yourself. Read on...

12 Step Slogans for Emotional Health

12 Step Meditations, Al-Anon Slogans Feel like you're up to your neck in hot water? Depressed or angry and don't know how to cope? Learn how to manage emotional issues with 12 step slogans! 12 Step programs like Al-Anon and AA have proven successful in the treatment of all sorts of emotional issues. Depression, anxiety, addiction, bi-polar, eating disorders, OCD and other emotional health issues respond well to 12 Step programs. Here are some reflections on the Al-Anon and AA slogans. These slogans have helped me manage my anxiety attacks much better. View more »

Self Care Basics--Nutrition, Sleep, Alternative Medicine

Self-Care Basics: Ways to Stay Sane and Healthy
Emotional health requires health emotional practices. Self-care is an essential emotional health tool. What does it mean to take care of yourself? Self-care looks a little different for each person. Here are basic tools and skills for self-care.
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Thoughts About Happiness

Relationships, Having Fun, Cats, Sweating and Small Stuff
thoughts on how self confidence, choosing battles, carpe diem, grieving and joy!
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How to Stand Up for Yourself to a Bully

How to Stand Up to a Bully
We know that bullying is a sign of insecurity on the bully's part. But to the victim, bullies don't seem insecure; they seem like a nightmare. If you are dealing with a would-be bully, here is a proactive guide to take that bully by the horns and get him out of your path.
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