Tag: Ann Hoy

Review of week 13 – Ecologically Friendly Gardening

For this week’s bettering yourself exercise, ecologically friendly gardening, I began by working on my grass. Over the winter it suffered with the frost and foot traffic, resulting in a lot of bare patches and weeds in it. The sun came out this week, and it was perfect gardening weather, so I hired a company… Continue reading Review of week 13 – Ecologically Friendly Gardening

What is Easter?

Easter Sunday is on March 31, 2013, this year, and Good Friday is on March 29th. Next to Christmas, Easter is the biggest Christian celebration of the year. Easter brings love, hope, and renewal. Easter is a Christian celebration to honor the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus died on Good Friday, and rose from the dead… Continue reading What is Easter?

Review of week 12 – Bettering Yourself – Enjoy Silent Time

For this week’s bettering yourself exercise, I enjoyed some silent time away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. I am posting this review late, because my internet was out for a few days, but it’s working fine now. I enjoyed my own company sitting in silence I thought I might feel lonely, but… Continue reading Review of week 12 – Bettering Yourself – Enjoy Silent Time

Bettering Yourself Week 12 – Mar 18 – 24, 2013 Enjoy Some Silent Time

For this week’s bettering yourself exercise, I am going to escape from the hustle bustle of housework and errands and responsibilities, cell phones, computers, and televisions, and enjoy some silent time. Instead of feeling as if I am only reacting to my circumstances, I am going to make time to get centered and connect with… Continue reading Bettering Yourself Week 12 – Mar 18 – 24, 2013 Enjoy Some Silent Time

Review of Bettering Yourself Week 10 – Stop Procrastinating

 For Bettering Yourself this week, I learned how to stop procrastinating. I conquered the procrastination habit this week, by starting five income tax returns for my family.  My son helped me prepare two of them using Turbo Tax software, I had one that was complicated professionally prepared, and I prepared two of my son’s returns… Continue reading Review of Bettering Yourself Week 10 – Stop Procrastinating

Do You Live on The “Someday I’Il” Philosophy?

We all do it – put off a responsibility until later because we don’t feel like doing it now. But when we avoid paying the utility bill, for example, we receive an overdue notice, and eventually a disconnection notice, which increases our stress. “Procrastination is the fear of success. People procrastinate because they are afraid… Continue reading Do You Live on The “Someday I’Il” Philosophy?

Review of week 9 – Release The Past and Forgive

As I watched Debbie Ford’s video this week, I wrote down what I wanted to release from the past and forgive myself for, and there were a few things. She asks how you would feel if these burdens were removed from you, and I felt that I would be more self-confident and more loving without… Continue reading Review of week 9 – Release The Past and Forgive

The Power of Music

Sometimes there is no cure for a person’s illness, and we are can only find ways to treat them with kindness and compassion to ease their suffering.  A  few years ago, as my mom’s illness progressed, she went to a hospice for comfort care. She always loved music, so we continued to play music for… Continue reading The Power of Music

Gallon Smashing – Going Viral

I hope you find this video as funny as I did.  I laughed out loud when my son showed it to me. I told him to not get any bright ideas when we are at the supermarket.  It is amazing how helpful people are in the video! 🙂 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVnRq_zrKUE

Week 8 – Feb 18 -24, 2013 – Eat Less Meat

For four weeks now, I have been eating more fruits and vegetables, and I have lost weight and I feel  healthier. For this week’s bettering yourself exercise, I am going to focus on eating less meat. We watched Vegucation on Netflix, a movie about a group of meat lovers who embark on a journey to… Continue reading Week 8 – Feb 18 -24, 2013 – Eat Less Meat