How clean is your cheese? Did you figure something out last week about the dairy you're eating? I promised you a story so here it goes:
Holly participated in the school science fair this year and there were some pretty fantastic projects there, including a project on cheese and food mold. The student took several cheeses, set them on the counter for weeks, and monitored the mold growing on it. The real honest to goodness cheese was black and furry by the science fair. So much so that she had to take pictures of it and not bring it into the school. Typical right? Well, the process American slices that everyone LOVES so much had NOTHING growing on it *shudder* Talking to her we giggled about the "cheese touch" from Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Just food for thought for your next grocery trip - exactly what is in your dairy and are you sure it's dairy?
So this week's challenge is kind of interesting to me, I guess because I automatically do this anyhow.... The theme is to "Build Healthy and Supportive
Relationships." I see that some people would need this, so I'll cover it anyhow with some tips from the author:
In order to build a healthy relationship, you must:
1. Give and Take. Building a relationship involves two people. You should not always be doing all the work, nor should the person
you are in the relationship with. Be there for loved ones, and let them be
there for you.
2. Do Unto Others. Yes, it's the golden rule. Treat others like you want to be treated.
3.
Communicate, Communicate, Communicate. It amazes me how many people really do need to work on their communication skills. It's a skill and practice makes perfect. Practice active listening daily. Try using your well-honed skills to help someone else communicate their feelings.
4. Honesty. It is the best policy. Check your thoughts for truth. Especially the self-talk.
After all this, you also need to review your relationships and identify the toxic ones.
1. Identify. If an person makes you feel bad about yourself,
what you do, or who you are as a person, then that person is toxic.
2. Leave. If the situation is
really bad, leave. This includes relationships that involves abuse of any kind.
Yes, I know it's easier said than done. But hopefully you have identified the people you can trust and want to build healthy relationships with -- they will help you.
3. Attempt to Make Repairs. Sometimes relationships just get broken. Negativity feeds negativity and you get into a routine. The relationship may just need to be fixed - bring some honesty and openness to the table. And if the person isn't receptive, then maybe it's time to walk away.
4. Set Boundaries. If
exiting the relationship isn't an option and neither is repairing it, minimize
time you spend with him/her.
Okay, so there you go: how healthy are your relationships???
Other Resources:
Toxic Relationships: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/03/15/you-deplete-me-10-steps-to-end-a-toxic-relationship/
The
book we're following: http://www.amazon.com/52-Small-Changes-Healthier-ebook/dp/B0056J4ER0/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-text&ie=UTF8&qid=1325722556&sr=1-1
Jenn's
blog: http://thewoogies.blogspot.com/search/label/52%20Small%20Changes
