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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Mind Your Mindset By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas PhD
If you set your mind for joy, love, success, money or being at the top of your game, you’re more likely to reach that destination. Your mind-set is your internal GPS that keeps you rolling in one direction and determines your outcomes.
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Good Ergonomic Office Design Is Essential to Work Well By Dr. Karen Frederick, Physical Therapist
Do you feel tired and achy after working at your computer? The human body can usually absorb short-term awkward postures as we go about our day-to-day activities. Our bodies restore to full health when we nourish and hydrate, resume normal posture, move a little, and get quality rest.
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Best in Bed. Sleeping With Pets By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD
Country-folk say, “If you’re cold, grab another dog.” Such attitudes go far into history. Ancient Aztecs specifically bred small “tehichi” pups as practical “bed warmers.”
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PVAC July Events: Nature Walk at Abalone Cove Reserve and more!
Nature Walk at Abalone Cove Reserve, Saturday, July 10th, 3pm. Visit the Conservancy’s newest restoration site providing habitat for several rare and endangered species.
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The Beach Workouts By: Corry Matthews, Fitness & Nutrition Expert
The Southbay doesn’t lack when it comes to beautiful beaches to workout at. For the most part, all these workouts require is you, a pair of tennis shoes, a water bottle and maybe Google maps to get you there and back.
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How Do You Shape Up? This Playful Pop Psych Quiz Tells All By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, PhD
Choose your favorite shape:
Triangle? Square? Circle? Squiggle?
GOT IT? Good! Let’s play, what psychologists call “psycho-geometrics” and read the rundown to see if it sounds like YOU. Perhaps it will give you some insight into yours special style.
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Return to Recreation with Raised Awareness When Going Places this Summer By Renowned Beverly Hills Manners Expert Lisa Gaché
Summer is here and we’ve been given the green light to return to recreation. After over a year without access to theatres, clubs, amusement parks, sporting events or indoor dining, we’re eager to embrace IRL experiences once again.
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Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital Announces 2021 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Poster Contest Winners By Maureen Hazard
The Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital (PCCH), in conjunction with the Palos Verdes Art Center (PVAC), announced the winners of their annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (PBNHS) poster contest on May 11, 2021.
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Does This Playful Pop Psychological Personality Game Ruffle Your Feathers? By Shelley Stockwell-Nicholas, Ph.D.
Just for fun take this quiz:
D.O.P.E.: FOUR the BIRDS Personality Test
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Happy Birthday Trader Joe’s Golden Cove! Opened in 2010!
Happy Birthday Trader Joe Golden Cove! Opened in 2010 !
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