Archive for July, 2009

Affirming Strength: Chris’s Story

by Chris Naylon, Guest Blogger
I started running at age 40. I had my children when I was quite young. Now they were off doing their own thing, leaving me with a great deal of time to fill and a changing body that could stand a roadblock to prevent further damage.
My cousin Lori [...]

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Buttons, Buttons - Who’s got the Buttons?

Empoword does! Click here to check them out.

A word vitamin is a single word mantra that moves with you throughout the day. This word reminds you of your intentions, goals and dreams. It reminds you to take control of your attitude, your thoughts, your life. It reminds you that you are [...]

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Creating Balance: One Day at a Time

I often thrive on chaos which means I am out of balance a fair amount. Somewhere deep down, I must want to prove to myself that I can do it all. We all know the story. We can’t do it all. Things slip through the cracks. We crack. But how do [...]

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Balance - July Word of the Month

Remember back in January, when you were motivated by the promise of a new year? Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? Empoword did. We promised to be here, all year long, to help you stay inspired, motivated and moving in the direction of your goals and dreams.
Balance is the [...]

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Balance Check - A Resolution Review with Resources

It seems like just a few weeks ago I wrote a blog post on New Year’s resolutions and my word for 2009: balance.
In December, in addition to admitting I am a workaholic, I wrote: “I want more balance in my life. Not perfect harmony. Just more exercise, more time for reading, more time with the [...]

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Swing into Balance

by Lynn Jaffee, Guest Blogger
Our relationship with balance is much like moving back and forth on a swing in the back yard. If you think of balance as that point in which the swing is closest to the ground, you will realize that you pass through that place only momentarily.
The higher you swing, the [...]

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Bliss-Full Daily Mantras

Empoword’s Daily Mantras keep you moving in the direction of your goals and dreams. Pick a mantra that will inspire you, motivate you, empower you as you go about your day. Repeat often for best results.
Here are some of our bliss-filled favorites, guaranteed to help you keep your cool this summer:
Go with flow.
Sky’s [...]

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