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2013 Weekly Challenge #23: The Power of Encouragement

2013 Weekly Challenge #23:  The Power of Encouragement

G. K. Chesterton, an English journalist, once wrote, “The really great person is the person who makes every person feel great.”

When two people interact, they are both changed. The change can be for the better, or not. Whether our influence is helpful or hurtful, positive or negative, depends on whether we give each other the gift of encouragement.

When you interact with someone, are you an encourager or a discourager?

Encouragers are pleasant to be around. They are enthusiastic, and optimistic. Encouragers have the self-confidence to be other-focused rather than self-centered and attention demanding. Discouragers, on the other hand, lead us to doubt ourselves, to put our dreams on a shelf, to focus on our weaknesses and dampen our spirits.
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If it’s love

If it’s love

Ear worm in my head right now… While everybody else is getting out of bed I’m usually getting in it I’m not in it to win it And there’s a thousand ways you can skin it… I confess you are … Continue reading →... Read More

WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "CLOSE" the Kitchen!

WEEKLY CHALLENGE: "CLOSE" the Kitchen!

 

Promping

Promping

Getting ready for Prom? One does not simply primp. No. Absolutely not. At least not if one lives here under the Big Top. It all started while watching the Red Carpet before the Academy Awards. Because great minds think alike, … Continue reading →... Read More

Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)

Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!)
2013 Weekly Challenge #14: Veggie Bags (aka Grab and Go!) Even if you only just started Mama Bootcamp, you know that one of the cornerstones in our nutrition training is eating veggies. Lots and lots and lots of veggies.

2013 Weekly Challenge #13: Appreciate your body! (Positive Self-Talk)

2013 Weekly Challenge #13: Appreciate your body!  (Positive Self-Talk)

In earlier challenges, we focused on being grateful and positive instead of negative and complaining. The whole purpose of those challenges was to realize that what you say and think makes a difference in how you act and feel. Whatever you focus on is what you feed, and what you feed grows. If all you think about is what you don't have, your dissatisfaction grows; if most of what you say comes out as a complaint, you forget to see the positive.

This week's challenge builds on that idea.

How many times in a day do you engage in negative self-talk about your BODY? I know I do it ALL.THE.TIME. "I can't wear those, my thighs are too fat." "I hate my arms." "My back is killing me." "I'm just not strong enough." Honestly, I've probably said each of these things to myself, in my head, just in the last 3 hours... Read More

Stockton Thunder Teddy Bear Toss & Jersey Night!

Join News10 and the Stockton Thunder for the annual 'Teddy Bear Toss' on Saturday, January 26th!

Stockton Thunder fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used bear to throw onto the ice when the Thunder scores their first goal of the night!

Thousands of stuffed bears are collected and then distributed to local children's charities.

Be there at 7:00 pm as News10's Chief Meteorologist Monica Woods drop's the puck to kick-off the game!

Come back on February 2nd for 'Replica Jersey Night!' The first 1500 fans 12 and under will receive a replica jersey!