Words to Live By: May 2005

About Me

Location: Absecon, New Jersey, United States

An independent person who is usually able to handle things in a self-sufficient manner, which draws people to her! But that's not the only thing. She is a smart person who is more able to understand complex concepts than many other people do. She’s a reliable and dependable person whom others can usually count on, too. She has a deep desire to be kind and fair to others since she fears cruelty. She is more susceptible than others to being overwhelmed by emotions — both hers and others'. Her unusually empathic nature is a result of her natural sensitivity to others' pain, and her desire to help them avoid it. She has an optimistic nature thus sees the best in the people around her. Because she’s not one to be overly judgmental, others usually seek out her company when they need a friend to talk to. People close to her heart likely know that she cares deeply about the inner lives of others and can listen to what they have to say without imposing her views on them.

Tuesday, May 31, 2005

The Driver

"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." The road to success is not straight.

There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Graves, and Caution-lights called Family.

You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a Driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.

Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Do you get enough sleep, yet still feel tired during the day?

Do you get enough sleep, yet still feel tired during the day?

It could be that you're not drinking enough water. Really!

Think about this – two-thirds of our body weight is water. Blood is 83% water, muscles 75%, our brain 74%, and our bones 22%. It only seems natural, then, that these vital parts of our body need water in order to function properly.

As a gauge for whether or not you're drinking enough water, try to consume half of your body weight in ounces of water each day. For instance, a person who weighs 150 pounds should drink 75 ounces of water – which breaks down to roughly seven 12 oz. glasses per day.
What's that? You don't like to drink water?

Well, you're not alone, but drinking enough water will do the following good things for your body:
* Improve energy and increase mental and physical performance
* Remove toxins and break down nutrients
* Keep skin and eyes healthy and beautiful
* Help you lose weight
* Reduce headaches and dizziness, especially during allergy season
* Help digestion

If you struggle to choke down water, it might be hard to drink a glass of it first thing in the morning – but you really should try! Drinking water is a momentum thing for a lot of people. Start with consistent sips until you get into a rhythm that your body can handle.

Also, it's especially important to drink water if you consume a lot of soda, coffee and tea. These drinks contain large amounts of caffeine, which dehydrates the body.

So next time you feel tired and sluggish – no matter what time of day it might be – review your water intake. And give the recommended daily amount a try. You'll be surprised at how good you feel!

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

Dream the Impossible Dream

" I have heard it said that the first ingredient of success -- the earliest spark in the dreaming youth -- is this; dream a great dream. "