About Carina Robbins
I am originally from Indiana, but moved to Arkansas at the age of 7. I was one of “THOSE” girls growing up. The kind that could eat whatever I wanted whenever I wanted and never put on any weight. I was lucky if I weighed 100 lbs soaking wet when I graduated high school. I grew up being a tomboy and loved anything and everything outside...
Make a regular habit of mind/body practices such as yoga, tai chi, and meditation to reduce your emotional reactivity.
Replace your soda, juice, or coffee with a glass of water, and you've taken one small but important step toward well-being.
Lean muscle burns 10 – 15 times more calories per pound than fat.
Putting off that big project? Do something small toward your goal each day. Schedule just 20 minutes on a project.
Invest in the relationships that bring meaning to your life and that you know will be with you for the long haul.
Exercise your imagination frequently. Stay in touch with the child within. Adopt an attitude of playfulness. Humor and pleasure can be tremendous stress buffers.
Before you can stop procrastinating, you need to figure out why you’re doing it. Most people procrastinate for one of three reasons: perfectionism, emotional avoidance, or fear.
Open yourself to chance: Some choices take you exactly where you need to go; others take you by surprise. Let them. All we have is the integrity of this moment, and the calm that comes from trusting what lies ahead.
Try doing something creative for five minutes everyday. Draw a quick picture with colored pencils just for fun or write a short poem. Even the smallest burst of creativity may inspire you.
