I Am 38 Years Old Today…

ByJolene Park December 29, 2008November 1, 2015

Instead of patiently waiting for my scheduled arrival day of January 6th, I insisted on being born between Christmas and New Year’s.

I apparently had people to see, things to do and places to go December 29th, 1970; that temperament stayed with me and I’ll celebrate in the same fashion today.

I’ve heard of people choosing to give gifts on their day of birth in lieu of receiving gifts. Today, on my birthday, I’d like to offer you, my faithful readers, the inspirational gift of these Simple Truths. Enjoy!

Intrinsic Motivation | Positive Psychology

The Diving Bell And The Butterfly
ByJolene Park August 7, 2008November 1, 2015

Today’s Healthy Discovery, The Diving Bell And The Butterfly, is SOMETHING TO PAY ATTENTION TO! This movie was nominated for four Oscars, it won the 2008 Golden Globe for best foreign director, it won numerous awards in film festivals around the world, and the book was a #1 best-seller in Europe. Okay, stay with me…

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The Cab Ride I’ll Never Forget
ByJolene Park September 29, 2008November 1, 2015

“We’re conditioned to think that our lives revolve around great moments. But great moments often catch us unaware – beautifully wrapped in what others may consider a small one.” – Kent Nerburn A United Kingdom website, zenmoments.org, recently published a story about a cab driver’s experience one night twenty years ago. The driver picked up…

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Intrinsic Motivation | Positive Psychology

Create Healthy Habits & Achieve Great Things in 2012
ByJolene Park December 31, 2011November 1, 2015

“Change. It’s the most popular topic on the Internet this week. Some folks love resolutions; some rally against them. Some may call them intentions, rituals, goals or promises.” ~Kris Carr, author of Crazy Sexy Cancer. This week I compiled a list of e-book Healthy Discoveries to help you create healthy habits and achieve great things via…

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Emotional Resiliency | Energy Management | Positive Psychology

Why A 30-Day Health Challenge Might Be Exactly What You Need Right Now
ByJolene Park May 24, 2017May 26, 2017

If you’re thinking about or in the process of stopping a negative vice like alcohol or sugar. Or maybe you want to stop a compulsive behavior like overspending or spending too much time scrolling FaceBook, try ADDING something healthy into your life. This will help you create new neuropathways in your brain and get unstuck. Variety is the spice…

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Life: So Fragile; Yet So Strong. Healing From a Brain Injury
ByJolene Park May 7, 2008November 1, 2015

Last weekend I attended a nutrition conference at the Boulderado hotel, in Boulder, Colorado. During the morning break on Saturday, I rounded the corner from the bathroom and bumped into a long time colleague; dietitian, JoAnne (Jo) Phillips. I was absolutely thrilled to see her, I want to tell you her story… This was Jo, at…

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Brain Chemistry Regulation | Emotional Resiliency | Energy Management | Positive Psychology

Yoga Teacher Training: Why Here, Why Now?
ByJolene Park January 24, 2017January 24, 2017

Last Thursday I flew to Santa Monica, California to begin the first weekend of a six-month, 200-hour yoga teacher training. As I sat in the opening circle with 20 yoga teacher trainees, we began the process of getting to know each another. We were asked to share our name and answer the question, “Why here? Why…

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5 Comments

Dr. J says:

December 29, 2008 at 10:55 am

Wishing you the best on your special day!!!
Leura says:

December 29, 2008 at 11:41 am

Happy Birthday, Jolene. We’re one step closer to Forty and Fabulous!
Sagan says:

December 29, 2008 at 1:22 pm

Happy Birthday!!
Julie says:

December 30, 2008 at 10:03 pm

Hey, happy birthday! One of my best friends turned 38 on Dec 29 too!
James Hubbard M.D. M.P.H. says:

December 31, 2008 at 2:13 pm

Happy birthday, Jolene. Wish you many more.

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