Browsing all posts in February, 2010.

Talking Less – Listening More

I remember the first time I went to a meeting with timers. It was in Southern California.  I thought it was pretty funny until I realized people STILL ignored the time limit and continued to talk and talk and talk and talk about their problems, who did what to them, why there were resentful and [...]

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-07

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At-Home Drinking Leads Teens to Drink More Away from Home

Interesting study coming out of the Netherlands: A parent seeking to teach their teen how to drink responsibly may be misguided if they believe allowing the drinking to happen at home is a good move. Science Daily recently posted a report which examined a new study of 428 Dutch families which found adverse results from [...]

Is Stress Threatening Your Recovery?

Face it: life can be really stressful at times.  Maybe you work for a company that has been laying people off and you wonder when the ax is going to come down on you. Or you have a mortgage payment that you just barely make, so if those medical bills are going to be as [...]

Do You Need a Recovery Tune-Up?

A recovery what?  It’s exactly what it sounds like – checking the tires, the oil, and even the windshield wiper fluid to make sure the car is in tip-top shape not only extends the life of the car but makes you feel more secure when you are driving.   Maybe you have slacked on oil changes [...]