Remembering Past Mental Health Heroes
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:31
With less then 12 hours to the start of the 2012 Cartoon-a-thon for mental health heroes. It’s always good to reflect and remember some of our heroes from last year. They are still heroes today and every… Here are some of last year’s Mental Health Month’s cartoon-a-thon Mental Health Heroes!!! I… love it! You are [...]
How Dr. David Hunnicutt, President of WELCOA, left me speechless. (Or, why I wrote a book about Stress.)
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:18I first met David Hunnicutt, the President of WELCOA at the American Journal of Health Promotion Conference in Hilton Head South Carolina. Dr. Hunnicutt was giving the keynote address and I was really impressed by it. I happened to bump into him the next day, and I introduced myself, told him a little about what I did, and I told him how much I liked his speech. A year later when I ran into him again at another conference, he surprised me by saying that he remembered meeting me the year before and that he planned on stopping by my booth the next day.Are You Stress Sensitive?
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:18Do you ever wonder if stress affects you more than the average person? Are you easily annoyed or frustrated by minor inconveniences?Tend and Befriend Meets Fight or Flight
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:18When I was growing up my parents constantly stressed the importance of going to college. That idea was pretty much drilled into my head from the day I started kindergarten. "You're not going to get into a good college with grades like that, Jimmy!" My mother would always say, even on some of my earliest report cards. So you can imagine the stress I put them under when, approximately eleven years later, it looked like I wasn't even going to graduate from high school.Ten Tips for Stress Free Travel
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:18Home Products Stress Tips Webinars Blog Blog Home Past Entries Authors Stop Stress This Minute From Jim Porter and WELCOA Learn More StressStop Blog Ten Tips for Stress Free Travel Jim Porter M.A.L.S . President , StressStop.com Friday , July 1st , 2011 Tweet Last summer , my niece invited us to her wedding in the tiny town of Bradninch , England which is about three hours south of London in the county of Devon . I decided to turn this wedding invitation into an epic 17-day family vacation with stops in Rome , Florence , Venice , Paris , London and of course , Bradninch . It was an amazing vacation , but a real logistical challenge which included one 12-hour period where we woke up in a Paris hotel , took a high-speed train that morning from Paris to London , met up with my 21 year old sonRon Siegel on Mindfulness
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:18Five years ago I was asked by the U.S. Army to put on a mindfulness presentation at their national health conference in Albuquerque, NM. I knew very little about this subject at the time, so I politely declined. For some reason, that Army Representative (who had heard me speak on stress management at a Navy health conference) wasn't going to give up that easily and persuaded me to do it.Stress, Multitasking and Attention Span
Updated: 2012-04-30 20:06:18I've never been a fan of multitasking from a stress management perspective and as the result of reading an interesting article in Scientific American Mind Magazine on multitasking a few weeks ago, I've decided that my feeling about multitasking have been confirmed. "Effective multitasking is a myth. So, too, is the idea that members of the 'multitasking generation,' who grew up with video games, smart phones and e-readers, can somehow concentrate on several things at once. In fact, research indicates that frequent multitaskers are often the worst at it."iPause
Updated: 2012-04-30 08:00:00iPause: The period of time between when the light turns green and the driver in the front of the line of cars looks up from his iPod or iPhone and pulls away from the light. This is usually preceded by the person behind them honking their horn. I cannot believe the amount of iPause time I waste on a typical commute.“The Color of Evil” Book Trailer Airing on Chicago Television
Updated: 2012-04-29 22:52:43
Reno Lovison, a friend from my membership in MWA (Midwest Writers’ Association) in Chicago, prepared the trailer for my newest release, The Color of Evil. MWA is an organization for nonfiction writers, but many of us write both fiction and nonfiction. Reno wrote to let me know that the trailer he prepared for The Color of [...]The Fifth Season – Pauline M. Campos
Updated: 2012-04-29 18:09:28
When I was a kid there were four seasons: Winter, spring, summer, and fall. Of course, Pluto was also still a planet which goes to show you how the times have changed. Want even more proof? Read the magazine covers while waiting in line at the grocery checkout or take a look at your tweet [...]Do You Have An Unhealthy Lifestyle? It Could Be Suicide By Apathy!
Updated: 2012-04-29 03:53:56Do you have an unhealthy lifestyle? Apparently, according to Dr. Oz’s Transformation Nation survey/test, I have one… Unhealthy Lifestyle Chato, your lifestyle habits could be hurting your health and your quality of life. But this is probably not news to you. (Chato says: I know. It’s not new to me. At the beginning of this [...]
You know what we should do
Updated: 2012-04-27 08:00:00A phrase usually uttered before a terrible idea. Steve:You know what we should do?Bill:No, what?Steve:Build a castle, on top of a car. It's like a motorhome for kings!Instagram
Updated: 2012-04-26 08:00:00: look up any : word word of the day dictionary thesaurus names media store add edit blog random A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z new favorites tv Instafriends Insta Friends Insta-Friends instafuck instafuckable Instafucked instafucker instagasm Insta-gasm instagater InstaGay Instagib Instagoal instagoth Insta-goth Instagram Instagramification Instagram Photographer instagret Instagrigate instaguilt Instahard Instahate Insta-Hate insta-hater instahayde instahorny instahot Instahrhoid instain Instajack Insta-Jerky insta jizz insta-jizz Instajizz insta-karm Insta-karma Insta-Kiddos instakill Insta-kill Insta Kill 2. Instagram April 26, 2012 Urban Word of the Day Every hipster's favorite way to make it look like they take really classy pictures when really they are stillMAKE IT like the Girlfriend Mom: Multitasking
Updated: 2012-04-25 17:13:36
Is Sex Distracting? What are women really thinking about when they’re having sex? I suppose we’d like to believe that we’re thinking about whomever is on top of us, behind us, or under us. But we know different, don’t we ladies? Until recently, I’d been focusing on the laundry list of distractions; thoughts, images, or [...]The DBSA “Positive Six Campaign”
Updated: 2012-04-25 08:24:30
What Is The DBSA? Will you be participating in this? The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance’s (DBSA’s) positive +6 campaign? I know I will be there! I hope that you will participate in this positive and fun campaign. Living with a mental illness or mood disorder presents many challenges requiring a lot of support for [...]get it
Updated: 2012-04-25 08:00:00: look up anything , like your first name word of the day dictionary thesaurus names media store add edit blog random A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z new favorites tv get in the water get in the weight room Get in the zone Get into get into a movie get into gear get into the groove get involved Get in where I can fit in get in where i fit in get in ya pants get in your pants Get Irish getish ge tit get it get it all over your face get it beat up get it before the grass grows Get It Boo get it boy get it boy jersey get it bumpin' Get it crackin' Get It Crackin Get It Done get it down girls Get it girl get it girl FLIRT Get it girl shorts get it how u live get it how you live get it how you . live get it in Getitin get it inta ya Cynthia get it in the bag get it in thereJanice Peppermill on Being Single – Jenn Dodd
Updated: 2012-04-25 03:43:28
OK, I’m pretty sure Jenn Dodd is making fun of me because I’ve written her about posting on okcupid. That’s ok. Anything for a laugh…PS. I have a date with some okcupid dude Friday night. I’m sure it’s gonna be great… Both tragic and hilarious, “Janice Peppermill” is a sexual beast. Known for her cones [...]Moneyball Part Penultimate - Measure Me This
Updated: 2012-04-23 06:00:00Internal Auditor Login Moneyball Part Penultimate Measure Me This As background , we have spent the last few weeks talking about what makes success for the audit department and the audit staff all spawned by the book M oneyball by Michael Lewis . nbsp If you've missed out on those past posts , you may want to go back and take a look . nbsp On the other hand , feel free to just jump in with the rest of us here the water's fine . Okay , this has all been beautiful . nbsp We've talked about redefining the success of audit . nbsp We've talked about changing the way we hire . nbsp We've talked about what we should be looking for in the audit staff . nbsp We've talked about the traits we should be exhibiting as auditors . nbsp I guess we've got it all covered now and we can go forth and .Chato Stewart’s Music Video – If This Doesn’t Make You laugh – Get Your Funny Bone Checked! (Parody of Hot Problem)
Updated: 2012-04-22 03:51:51The latest music video to go viral features two girls singing badly in the back of a limo about how HOT they are and the problems they have being so hot. The song is called “Hot Problems” and I think they call themselves Double Take. Besides the fact that the song is an obvious attempt [...]
5 -Year Olds Just Don’t Get the 80s.
Updated: 2012-04-22 01:39:42
What I think when I see the video for Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go: “Oh, remember that time I found 50 bucks in a mall bathroom and spent it all on George Michael posters at Spencer’s? And remember when this song played at the junior high dance and Brent Berry asked me to dance [...]Saturday Morning Bliss – 80s Cartoons
Updated: 2012-04-21 12:18:29
by Lakia Ross I was, perhaps, one of the first generations of kids that had the TV as a part-time babysitter. There was no time more special — for me or my family — than Saturday mornings, where I could eat pancakes and watch 4-5 hours of cartoons, and the fam could actually get things [...]Lime It Up For Mental Health Month
Updated: 2012-04-21 03:45:11
Share Your Support With A Postcard! Less than two weeks before Mental Health Month begins, I’m already getting started on the preparation work to draw 31 Mental Health Heroes. We want to reach as many people as possible with our Mental Health Hero campaign. I want to encourage all my readers to share the Heroes [...]Five Words To Help You Serve Customers Better
Updated: 2012-04-20 01:42:03
As a motivational speaker, I believe customer service is not as much a list of things to do – as it is a true motive to serve. If serving customers is important in your business – read on: http://motivational-speakers-review.com/2012/04/20/communications/five-golden-words-of-customer-serviceOne Tiny Change Can Make a Big Difference In Your Job
Updated: 2012-04-20 01:27:34As a motivational speaker, I teach people to motivate themselves and others. And one easy way, is to restructure how you define what you do. Here’s the post: http://motivational-speakers-review.com/2012/04/20/communications/so-what-do-you-do-one-simple-question-that-answered-properly-could-help-you-get-more-business“How do I look?” … an internal dialogue
Updated: 2012-04-20 00:09:07Shopping in Winner’s one day I spotted a pair of pants with a design in the fabric. I really liked them. I liked the blend of colours too. I knew for sure a basic black top (of which I have way too many to choose from … it’s just sooo slimming though) could finish it [...]Ask The Suniverse on FnS – 1980s Edition
Updated: 2012-04-19 11:55:45
Confused? Uncertain? Worried you’re not quite fresh enough down there? I’m here to solve your problems. As an oldest child, I’m dedicated to bossing people around. As an overeducated degree collector, I’m full of knowledge that’s only suitable at FunnynotSlutty. Questions? Contact me at suniverse[dot]email[at]gmail[dot]com. You can also peruse my profanity-laced invective at my blog, [...]Embrace The Mental!
Updated: 2012-04-18 09:10:12
Different Is Not a Four Letter Word! The true definition of the word MENTAL is: “an action performed by or existing in the mind: mental arithmetic; a mental note. Or pertaining to intellectuals or intellectual activity.” It’s only when it’s used as a noun or an adjective that the connotation of “mental” becomes stigmatic. Nowadays, [...]Oh Crap! It’s too late to turn back!
Updated: 2012-04-17 00:19:45(Sorry Mom for saying “crap”) It seems like my career is a series of leaps into the unknown – leaps I chose to make. It is so warm and cozy in this comfort zone – why can’t I stay here for at least a second and enjoy knowing what I’m doing? But, no. I have ...Moneyball Part - Shoot, I've Lost Count Myself: Where Do You Get Your Ideas?
Updated: 2012-04-16 06:00:00Internal Auditor Login Moneyball Part Shoot , I've Lost Count Myself : Where Do You Get Your Ideas An idea factory in Schenectady . nbsp I stole that joke . Recaps are getting to be too much work . nbsp Go back through the last few posts if you'd like to catch up . nbsp Suffice to say that it is time to talk about the second of the only two important traits all auditors should possess . creativity I've got to be honest with you . nbsp I've tried starting this section of our discussion a number of times . nbsp I tried one version with a definition of creativity . nbsp I started another version with a story of an uncreative supervisor . nbsp I started a third version with generic questions about creativity . nbsp I started other versions with this and I started other versions with that .What the Friggatriskaidekaphobia?! Friday the 13th AGAIN!
Updated: 2012-04-14 01:15:29
Superstition or Phobia? Friday the 13th AGAIN??!! What the….Friggatriskaidekaphobia! And there is still going to be one more “Friday the 13th” in July! If you are the suspicious type and believe in superstition, you may be afraid. This year there are three Fridays that fall on the 13th of the month. The number three is [...]Visit The Institute For The Overmedicated And Misunderstood
Updated: 2012-04-13 09:10:14
Medicated or Misunderstood? The other night I was talking to a new friend about the different medications we take. She was embarrassed because she thought she was slurring her speech. Her medications mixed with the painkiller Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone) for rheumatoid arthritis (a “long-term disease that leads to inflammation of the joints and surrounding [...]April 11, 2012 “American Idol:” Loud with Signs of Trouble for Phillip & Hollie
Updated: 2012-04-12 03:56:16
Wed., April 11, 2012, Fox, 8 p.m. (ET) Tonight’s “American Idol” performance night, with just 7 remaining contestants, was a lot of “sound and fury, signifying nothing,” to steal from William Faulkner. It was disappointing to hear so few dynamic touches as the contestants sang songs from 2010-2012. First up was Skylar Laine from Brandon, [...]Motivational Speaker Speaks Out For Stay-At-Home Moms
Updated: 2012-04-12 01:47:40As a motivational speaker, among other things, I teach people to motivate themselves. And one part of this process, is helping them reconnect with the power and purpose of what they do, and its value to those around them. Because I believe that unless you believe in yourself, you’ll never get to where you want ...CBL Vintage Video: Watch her take on ‘being able to laugh at yourself’ …
Updated: 2012-04-12 00:34:28One of the true & great life lessons … take a good look at yourself & enjoy a laugh about it ~!!~ CBL Vintage Video: Watch her take on ‘being able to laugh at yourself’ …Mental Health Heroes will all GO Lime!
Updated: 2012-04-06 07:27:16
Cartoon-A-Thon: Humble Beginnings If you’ve been following my blog for any length of time, you probably know about my annual Cartoon-A-thon for Mental Health Awareness month. Here in short is the history of the Cartoon-A-thon: In 2008 when I started blogging, I decided to do something special for the month of mental illness awareness in [...]I Want To Apologize to Gary Larson
Updated: 2012-04-06 07:27:15
I want to apologize, it turns out I got a little too emotional in my post that included this cartoon I did with the title: Gary Larson in a Nutshell – Remembering Paul Boyd. The post made it seem like Gary Larson didn’t care what happened to Paul Boyd and it was wrong on my [...]Afghananistan War Should End…Soon
Updated: 2012-04-06 07:19:55
Here is an excerpt from April 5th’s “The Daily Beast:” ” Popular support for the Afghan War has sharply eroded in recent months, according to a New York Times/CBS News poll. Sixyt-nine percent of those surveyed now think that the U.S. should not be involved in the war in Afghanistan. That is a significant change [...]MasterMind Groups
Updated: 2012-04-05 17:00:57Here’s a blog post I wrote on another site about creating your own mastermind group! http://motivational-speakers-review.com/2012/04/05/building-relationships/whos-in-your-inner-circleMoneyball Part 3: Why? Why? Why? Why? Ad Infinitum
Updated: 2012-04-05 06:00:00Internal Auditor Login Moneyball Part 3 : Why Why Why Why Ad Infinitum Sheesh . nbsp These recaps are starting to take as long as the entire post . nbsp Suffice to say that , so far , we have talked about how the movie book Moneyball might speak to the profession about the way it determines an internal auditor is successful we talked about hiring the right people not just the right people for the job and we talked about how we may be focusing on the wrong traits and skills and should be focusing on creativity and inquisitiveness instead . nbsp Let's dig into those two a little more , because I think it's kind of bold statement to say that these are the only two things we should be looking for . nbsp First I want to reiterate that I am not saying we totally ignore the other traits andDistortion Of The Mind – Words In Blood
Updated: 2012-04-03 02:15:58I love to draw! I’ve been drawing cartoons as a “healthy” coping skill since 2008. Sadly before I figured out the power of drawing cartoons, I would sometimes express myself, or release the emotional trauma within me, by cutting or burning. I did not yet possess the tools needed to overcome this mal-productive coping mechanism. [...]
Behind The “Mental Health Humor” – Special Investigative Report Video
Updated: 2012-04-03 02:15:57Special investigative report: Get to Know the REAL Chato Stewart behind the Mental Health Humor Cartoons He says he is a father! He says he is an activist! He says he can’t draw! But what do we really know about Mr. Chato B. Stewart? Not a lot, except for some mysterious reason this cartoonist gives away [...]