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January is an excellent time to refocus on health and self issues. Diets, goals setting, and achieving goals are great resolutions, but there are many other goals that people generally proclaim to be their main focal point in January such as:

 

 

• Quit smoking
• Starting a new and effective exercise program.
• Eating healthier
• Going organic or green
• Setting aside time for daily devotion and/or meditation
• Going back to school
• Getting out of debt
• Blogging
• Starting an online business

Money and career outlooks fit well during this time of year too. People are generally thinking of starting fresh, new outlook, new hopes and new dreams. Perhaps you could be thinking about starting an online business. What ever you have decided your new year’s goal(s) to be, (and I know you’ve probably heard this before) write it down! And I mean that emphatically. Have you never heard that faith comes by hearing and not by having heard? Then, say this out loud now. Write it down! There is just something that makes this work very effectively when you put your goals to pen and paper. For one thing, it helps you stay focused and on track with what you really want to accomplish. Because Rome wasn’t built in a day… Now, there are many who will pray about it first, and then write it down or vice versa. The point I’m trying to make here is what ever your goal or aspiration is you should start this new year off to a fresh start by praying about it. Prayer changes things. In addition, there is always potential for growth, but it is imperative to write down your goals and objectives. I promise, you will be so glad you did!

 

I would not have this blog site up and running in such short time if I had not prayed about it and wrote down my goal. Honestly, when I looked at everything I needed to do from a practical standpoint, it seemed too overwhelming. So I broke my goal down into bite size nuggets, and  wrote down each step and where I had the most leverage. That way I could check off my accomplishments as I went along.

 

My other new year’s resolution is to lose 10 lbs so I can reduce the risk of causing other health issues to creep up down the road. Well, 20 lbs won’t hurt either; that way, I can appear to be skinny, but healthy of course. :-)

 

My objective is to:

·        Drink lots of water, about 8 or 10 glasses per day to detoxify my body and mind. Even if you don’t have a weight lost goal, research shows that we should drink half our body weight in ounces of water. So divide your weight by 2 and start drinking. It seems like a lot of water to drink at first but your body will adjust very quickly.

·        Exercise daily or at least 3-4 days per week no more than 12-15 minutes intervals. (To read an article explaining why, come back and visit with us.)

·        Keep a positive mindset.

 

My Questions to you:

 

1. What is your New Year’s resolution and your leverage?

2. What is your financial goal for this year and your leverage?

(Share with others who could be on the same path with you)

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

 

 

 

 

Vera Powell SEO, blogging, career, internet marketing, online business, self issues, social media marketing career, goal setting, health, internet marketing, money, New Year's resolutions, online business, self issues

Perhaps you’ve made a commitment to lose some weight (or to not gain any). To help you reach your goal, nutrition experts have these 10 basic rules to keep you eating on the lean and narrow.

 

1. Know how to eat out. Order something you know is low in fat and calories, such as a bowl of soup (clear, not creamy), a turkey sandwich (no cheese or mayonnaise), a salad or broiled fish, go for pizzas with a thinner crust and half the cheese.
2. Don’t eat on autopilot. Only eat at the table. If you eat in front of the television or over the sink, you’re probably shoveling it in without thinking.
3. Know what a portion looks like. Eating huge amounts of anything will leave you putting on the pounds. To eyeball what a portion looks like, keep these tips in mind:  a half-cup of pasta is the size of a tennis ball; an ounce of cheese is the size of a golf ball; three ounces of meat is the size of a deck of cards; one cup of beans or cereal is the size of a baseball; an ounce of pretzels will fit in your open, cupped hands; an ounce of nuts will fit in the palm of one hand.
4. Know the fat traps. Read food labels to find out the fat content of the food you eat. To substitute lower-fat alternatives:  instead of potato chips, candy or cookies from the vending machine, eat pretzels; instead of anything fried, eat food broiled or grilled; instead of whole milk or cheese, eat nonfat frozen yogurt or frozen fruit bars; and instead of creamy salad dressings, eat fat free dressings (or just lemon juice and/or balsamic vinegar).
5. Choose filling foods. That means foods that are high in fiber, like fruits, vegetables and whole grains; fiber makes you feel fuller longer and helps you eat less.
6. Count liquid calories. Sodas, juices and sports drinks are all high in calories. Stick with no-calorie drinks like water or plain iced tea.
7. Know when you’ve had enough. Many people eat beyond fullness to discomfort. Learning to identify when you’re satisfied can pay off with fewer pounds gained.
8. Don’t use food to feel better. When faced with a stressful situation, don’t turn to foods for solace. Instead, exercise or do some other activity that will take your mind off food.
9. Don’t give in to a binge. Overindulging just once can easily turn into an entire week of gluttony. Instead, eat a low-calorie snack and wait a few minutes. You’ll find your cravings often disappear.
10. Never skip breakfast. Not eating breakfast often lead to overeating later in the day.

 

You can greatly increase your weight loss success by taking the right combination of natural supplements. Make sure your vitamin and mineral supplements have complete antioxidant protection and a free radical reduction rate of over 75%.

 

To prevent blood sugar spikes, always eat a piece of protein first before eating any of your other food groups.

 

Vera Powell Health and Wellness, Informational, Nutrition, blogging, goal setting, self issues, weight management 10 Nutritional Tips To Keep You Lean

The British hymnwriter William Cowper (1731-1800) often suffered great mental anguish. At times, he even considered taking his own life. One night in such a mood he hailed a horse-driven cab and asked to be taken to the Thames River, but the city of London was blanketed with such a thick fog that the driver lost his way.  At last Cowper leaped impatiently from the buggy, determined to find his watery grave unassisted. Groping through the fog, he was astonished when he discovered that he was back at his own doorstep! Falling to his knees, he thanked the Lord for the fog He had sent over London, which had prevented him from committing suicide.

Knowing that God in His grace had misdirected the cab driver, Cowper wrote these memorable words: “God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm. You fearful saints, fresh courage take; the clouds you so much dread are big with mercy, and will break in blessing on your head!”

God has a purpose in everything that comes into your life and mine. We may not be able to comprehend the “why” of things at the present, but someday in heaven we shall see how God led us even in times of great distress. – Henry Bosch

God’s sure hand is ever leading;

Lift the curtain of despair,

For however deep life’s shadows,

 

You don’t need to see the way if you stay close to the One who does.

 

He leads me in the

path of righteousness

for his name’s sake.

- Psalm 23:3

 

Today’s Bible Reading – Psalm 23

 

     1 The Lord is my shepherd;                    

I shall not want.                                           

     2 He makes me to lie down            

In green pastures; He                                   

leads me beside the still waters.           

     3 He restores my soul; He            

leads me in the paths of

righteousness for His                      

name’s sake.                                                      

     4 Yea, though I walk

through the valley of  the

shadow of death, I will fear

no evil; for You are with me;               

Your rod and Your staff,

they comfort me. 

     5 You prepare a table before

me in the presence of my

enemies; You anoint my 

head with oil; my cup runs 

over.

     6 Surely goodness and

mercy shall follow me all

the days of my life; and I

will dwell in the house of

the Lord Forever.

 

             

 

                                          >INSIGHT<    

Unquestionably the most beloved of all the psalms, Psalm 23 reminds

us of the continuing care of the Shepherd for His flock. What make

it all the more interesting is that the psalmist, David, begins by telling

us about the trustworthiness of the Shepherd. Before long, however,

his attention shifts. When he speaks of the Shepherd’s provision, he is

bearing witness of God’s faithfulness. But when David remembers the

“valley of the shadow,” he addresses the Lord Himself and

acknowledges His faithful guidance during life’s darkest moments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vera Powell Daily Devotions, Uncategorized, blogging daily devotional reading, religion

“THE GOOD SENSE OF THE GRASSHOPPER”
One grasshopper seems insignificant as it leaps across the lawn. But when it joins forces with other grasshoppers, the resulting swarm can soon devour all the vegetation in its path.
Grasshoppers demonstrate the power of community. What they cannot do by themselves, they can accomplish together. In a book of Proverbs, the wise man Agur observed, “The locusts have no king, yet they all advance in ranks” (30:27).
We can learn a lesson from these little creatures. Believers can make far greater advances for Christ’s cause when they act and pray together than they could ever make alone. When Christians are united in serving the Lord, they can become a mighty force for God.
Although the New Testament urges us to possess a personal faith in Jesus Christ, it says nothing at all about a private faith. We need other believers, and other believers need us
Let’s enjoy the strength and fellowship available in the unified body of Christ. An effective church will reflect “the good sense of the grasshopper” by its love and unity in the Holy Spirit. – Haddon Robinson.

We all depend upon the strength
We draw from one another,
For we are one in faith and love
With every Christian brother. – Sper

Two Christians are better than one- when they’re one.

Let us consider one
Another in order to
Stir up love and good works.
- Hebrews 10:24

Read:
Hebrews 10:19-25

My dear ‘sistas’ and brothers,

As we celebrate Christmas day, and begin to move forward into another year, lets us take this insight with us. We want to focus on the role of our Lord in our responses to one another. Notice that Christ consecrated the “new and living way,” serves as “High Priest over the house of God,” and is faithful in keeping His promises. The faithfulness of Christ in caring for us should encourage us as believers to be faithful in caring for one another. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!

Vera Powell Daily Devotions Daily Devotions in 2009! blogging, religious insights, social media

The variant of the online diary, which we’re all used to calling blog, goes sometimes well beyond the boundaries of simple communication: there are great articles, essays and a lot of interactive stuff that create a very entertaining environment for any Internet user. Furthermore, it is not uncommon to even find future brilliant writers who shape their skill online; it all begins with the regular recording of personal thoughts, ideas, and comments on books, film or music. Personal blogs also allow limitless space for the expression of critical opinions from various domains, not to mention that they preserve a record of one’s development.

Nevertheless, what most Internet experts advise, and I agree, is that one should keep personal and business blogging as separate activities, since mixing them can be detrimental particularly for the special online promotion of some products or services. Many analysts argue that personal blogging is often characterized by an ascending evolution since steady writing develops good thinking and synthesis skills. However, there are a few rules you must follow into making sure that your personal blog is a good, yet trustworthy mirror of yourself.

The first thing you need to work on is the topic of the articles and essays that are responsible for the overall image of the blog. Create topics that you believe to be interesting to your readers and content that would be tantamount to them as well. Take a moment to proofread and spell check for grammar, punctuation, and errors. Include a few substantial links as you go along. Keep in mind that there should be so-called self-censoring when it comes to exposing all sorts of personal details in the pages of your blog. Unfortunately, there have been cases of stalking or stolen identity; keep in mind that you can be personal, without revealing anything from your intimate life. Why this precaution? Because, some of the comments you’ll receive on the blog may truly hurt your feelings and even change your life.

Some bloggers have chosen to limit access to their pages by the use of a digital password, thus, only family and friends are allowed to log in. People actually consider this a good means of protecting their families from possible external threats when the virtual world may overlap with the real one. Things will stay bright as long as you are able to monitor blog content and information quality on a regular basis. The good thing about blog is the fact that you can always go back to a formal entry and make some changes or analyze things from a different perspective and this stays valid for bloggers and users alike.

Vera Powell Informational, marketing, social media Helpful Tips About Personal Blogging and Social Media Marketing in 2009