“What to do when adversity strikes? There is only one thing to do. Stand steady and see it through. Stay steadfast, constant, and true.” ~ David S. Baxter
Month: February 2021
👊 Today’s Power Thought ~ A Setback is a Setup for Something Better
A good friend returned to the gym today after a month. He had quadruple heart bypass surgery. He’s determined to get back in shape. He didn’t let his setback keep him down. We all have setbacks. Let’s use our setbacks to set us up for something better.
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ Want to Overcome Writer’s Block?
“I think writer’s block is simply the dread that you are going to write something horrible. But as a writer, I believe that if you sit down at the keys long enough, sooner or later something will come out.” ~ Roy Blount Jr.
🤗 A Better Life ~ Good Friends
Good Friends are a treasure. A good friend is there in good and tough times. A good friend likes you when you’re at your best and at your worst. A good friend will tell you the truth, but never belittling, shaming, or making you feel guilty.
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ Does Water Boost Metabolism?
The Body Needs Water to Run Efficiently, that Includes Metabolism
“Water’s involved in every type of cellular process in your body, and when you’re dehydrated, they all run less efficiently — and that includes your metabolism. Think of it like your car: if you have enough oil and gas, it will run more efficiently. It’s the same with your body.” “Your metabolism is basically a series of chemical reactions that take place in your body,” says Trent Nessler. “Staying hydrated keeps those chemical reactions moving smoothly.” Being even 1% dehydrated can cause a significant drop in metabolism.
🌞 Today’s Inspiration ~ Want a Path to Happiness?
“The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale
🍎 Today’s Health Question ~ What is an Ideal Percentage of Body Fat?
How Much Fat is OK?
“What we want people to shoot for is a range rather than a magic number,” says Barbara J. Moore, PhD, president of Shape Up! America. “It’s comforting to know that women can be and should be fatter than men. They have a totally different reproduction function and the higher fat in women supports that reproductive function.”
The American Council on Exercise provides the following ranges for body-fat percentage:
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Today’s Smile 😃
Joe: “My wife is taking our son to see a child psychologist.”
Pete: “What’s wrong, Joe?”
Joe: “He said he wanted to grow up to be just like me.”
✒️ Writers’ Wisdom ~ What’s the Deal with Describing Places and Things?
Don’t go into great detail describing places and things, unless you’re Margaret Atwood and can paint scenes with language. You don’t want descriptions that bring the action, the flow of the story, to a standstill. ~ Elmore Leonard
🤗 A Better Life ~ You’re Doing Just Fine
Some days you bask in the sunshine. Some days you have to button up and face the storms. It’s the way of life. No one is exempt. Whatever your day, fill it with love and share it lavishly. You’re doing just fine.
