Self-Care If You Dare! By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D., President of the International Hypnosis Federation
A routine lets you own your day and stay in the flow of joy and success. Here are highlights for a stellar routine:
1. GRATITUDE. As you drift off to sleep, and as you awaken, count your blessings and remind yourself how fortunate you are to be alive.
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Your Future is Now! By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D., President of the International Hypnosis Federation
A tethered baby elephant who’s too little to pull up a stake and move, may not try when fully grown. Yet, when grown, they are so strong that they could easily pull out the stake. Yet because of what hypnotists call a “conditioned response” or “learned helplessness” they are stuck.
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Foundation Board at Torrance Memorial allocated over $15M to the Medical Center.
On May 6, at an annual meeting, the Foundation Board at Torrance Memorial allocated over $15M to the Medical Center. The funds support the many programs and innovative treatments bringing exceptional care to the South Bay community. Thank you to the many donors who made this possible by generously giving throughout the year.
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Enjoy Seasonal Nasturtium Margaritas in the Summer Sun By Ecological Farming and Sustainability Expert Rick Perillo
Nasturtiums are my favorite edible flower. They are colorful but most special, they are peppery. For this recipe I infuse their peppery flavor and color into tequila. Now you can drink your flowers!
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MINDFUL YOU: For Love & Money! By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D. and President of the International Hypnosis Federation
When you eat, do you taste only the first bite; then gobble the rest? Or, do you savor the flavor of each bite? Eating with reverence helps digestion. Eating with reverence is mindful eating.
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Just Imagine! By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D. and President of the International Hypnosis Federation
As a child, were bed-sheets mountains to climb? Clouds to visit? Or marshmallows? Did you fly like Superman? Dance with Barbie and Ken? Or sip tea with the Queen?
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Zero Point Energy By William Lama, Ph.D
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Zero Point Energy (ZPE) is a weird quantum mechanical substance that is real, but hard to describe. Nobel Prize winning physicist, and my science hero, Dick Feynman tells a story about his inability to explain ZPE to his father. What is Science? – Richard Feynman
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Holistic Health Four-Step By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD (Excerpt from Dr. Shelley’s book “Thrive”)
Steve Jobs– Founder of Apple Computers and Pixar– said, “At 17, I read; ‘If you live each day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right.’ Since then, I’ve looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself; ‘If today is my last day, would I want to do what I am about to do today?’”
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GARDEN COCKTAILS: THE T-REX (A KALE COCKTAIL) By Rick Perillo
I once read that the Greeks boiled and ate leafy greens as a cure for drunkenness. I realized kale has not made its way into the cocktail world yet. While a kale cocktail may not cure drunkenness, try mixing up a few of these after your next yoga class.
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The Rescue Racket: Insult to Injury By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More
A rescuer becomes responsible for every one but themself.
A 600-pound person begs the good doctor for bypass surgery, “You must lose 100+ pounds to be considered for the procedure,” they’re told; TV gold! A few bite the bullet–rather than biting so much food– and lose 100+ pounds to get the surgery. Bravo.
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Word Power & You By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More
You were born to use words. It’s hardwired into you. Baby YOU learned the language of those around you. Gibberish is your first language and your second language came from big people. You are multilingual!
Words roll in your head as self-narratives.
Words leave your sweet lips to reveal what you feel.
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Raise Your Praise By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - International Hypnosis Federation President, Author, Artist and More
It’s a great feeling to give a compliment and see a face light up! If done well, a compliment rewards both of you.
Mutual giving and receiving is a kindly exchange of gifts. However, if a compliment is given poorly or not received well it stings. When “What a lovely dress” is greeted with “This old thing… I’ve had this forever.” OUCH!
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Take Five By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD - IHF President, Author, Artist and More
Spread thin? To tired to begin? Intentional rest makes you your best.
Learn from your cat… the master of the catnap. They snooze and then bingo-bango up they jump to go about their cat business… It’s the same with you. A quick catnap renews and restores better than a high-test frappuccino and with less calories.
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Narcissism By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD
When I give a talk, I may ask; “Will the most important person in the room please rise.” I hope all will stand up. After all, each person is the center of their universe AND as each looks around, they see that they and everyone else is correc
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New Research Suggests that Cognitive Decline with Age is Reversible By Eric Haseltine, Ph.D.
When you reach a certain age, as I have at 70, you start watching for signs that you’re losing it: forgetting where you put things, taking longer to solve problems that were once easy, or struggling to understand something you just read.
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Happy New Year Resolutions: Be Your Own Scientist By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD
Do you want to lose weight, make more money, and/or have more love in 2022… If so, let’s call upon the old tried and true scientific method to make it happen. The method– beginning with Epicurus and later popularized by good souls like the venerable, Ben Franklin– help you to focus on solid facts, and practical steps to more easily manifest your goals and dreams.
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Chef Christine’s Culinary Column
As the Chef in my family I make dinner every night. Jim oversees beverages and the other night he surprised me with something special.
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QUESTION-ABLE! By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD
“If you won 10 million dollars, tax free, what would you do?”
“What changes would you make?”
“How would you spend your time if you only had 6 months to live?”
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