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The Profound Benefits of Keeping a Journal

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger05.14.2010 Life Lessons
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Years ago the ritual of journal writing or keeping a diary was common. Today few people recognize the power and profound benefits behind this practice. In the field of psychology, journal writing is considered to be one of the key ingredients to making true behavioral change. It is often said that, “If you can track [...]

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10 Steps to Greater Creativity

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger05.12.2010 Affirmations
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How do you discover your creative talents? Here are 10 steps you can take to nurture your signature abilities and interests. Realizing your instinctive creative expression can be a deeply satisfying journey and a way of developing your inner self. Uncensored creative expression often leads to feeling a greater sense of balance, happiness and fulfillment.

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Finding your Flow

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger05.10.2010 Balance & Happiness
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Incorporating ‘flow activities‘ into your everyday life is one of the keys to gaining balance and happiness. Remember as a kid how you got lost building castles on the beach, swimming, roller skating with friends, play games – those are examples of flow activities. As adults when we spend time reading, writing, gardening, dancing, painting [...]

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Harvard’s Writing and Publishing Course: A Book Takes Form

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger05.09.2010 Harvard Medical School
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Julie Silver, M.D., the inspiring director of Harvard Medical School’s compelling conference on Publishing Books, Memoirs and other Creative Nonfiction, encourages participants with their writing efforts and guides them down the path to becoming published authors. Networking opportunities with agents, publishers, editors, and fellow writers abound at this annual conference. My first time attending the [...]

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Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude in the Face of a Physical Injury

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.30.2010 Affirmations
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Physical activity has always been a saving grace for me. As a teenager I loved swimming in the summers and running along the beach with my dog whenever I could. One day while meandering through the Brooklyn College bookstore I discovered a book on the practice of yoga. As I read that book, gleaning various [...]

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Mindful Exercise Suggestions

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.28.2010 Affirmations
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“Mindful” exercise, walks or workouts are flow activities. They create a shift in consciousness through physical activity. Think of physical activity not just as a way to stay fit or look better, but as a sacred time for you to devote away from the pressures of everyday life. Your body needs to be exercised and [...]

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The Activities of the Happiest Women (video text)

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.26.2010 Positive Psychology

The Activites of the Happiest Women (text to video) Some of the activities of the happiest women include: The happiest women surround themselves with loving family and friends. In general they spend the least amount of time alone. They do not measure themselves by other people’s standards. The happiest women get immersed on a regular basis in flow [...]

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Exercise for Optimal Mental Health

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.26.2010 Depression & Anxiety
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Only in recent years have we come to understand the positive effects of exercise on the brain and mental health. Exercise is also good for one’s physical health. Reduced body fat, stronger muscles,  bones, and heart, and lower blood pressure are among the benefits. It also helps us look and feel healthier and fit. During [...]

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Benefits of Physical Activity

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.25.2010 Mind Sculpting

Create a practice of physical activity and reap the benefits: Improve energy level Burn more calories at rest Improve physical appearance Tolerate stress better Recover faster from injuries and surgeries Stay focused longer Increase lean body mass Build endurance and flexibility Decrease risk of illness Key to balance and happiness Practice daily for 10-30 minutes [...]

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Jennifer Transforms Loneliness to Better Self-Care and Connection

by Dr. Randy Kamen Gredinger04.23.2010 Friendship
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Jennifer transforms feelings of loneliness into an opportunity for greater self-care and connection with women friends. She didn’t even realize the depth of her isolation and depression until we started talking about her typical daily routine. A forty–one year old mother of two pre-teen girls, Jennifer is more of a planner and caretaker than the [...]

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