Marilu will be taking part in a “TV Time Machine” interview on 1170 KCBQ-AM tomorrow afternoon (July 7th) at 3:00p.m. . (Pacific Time)
You can also hear this by logging on to KCBQ.com where it will be streaming live. This is going to be a fun show about TV’s past, present and future ! Don’t miss it!
With portions growing and obesity rates on the rise it’s encouraging to know that with a growing awareness positive changes are happening all over. Hotels are reporting that many travelers are becoming more focused on their health goals while on the road. “Probably fitness equipment is the biggest request we get from guests,” said Vivian A. Deuschl of the The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. “It’s the biggest preoccupation of business travelers besides getting their work done, so we try to make fitness available on any basis they ask for.” In room fitness options are available upon requests for guests who prefer not to work out in the hotel gym. The Kimpton chain of boutique hotels has provided guests in-room 24-hour yoga channel classes and a basket of yoga gear since 2003, according to president and COO Niki Leondakis. Leondakis believes the modern business traveler’s focus on wellness coincides with the aging of the baby boomers. “Twenty years ago it was wine, dine and work, not about maintaining a healthy lifestyle on the road,” she said. “People today are looking at work/life balance in a more integrated way.” Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2011/09/13/hold-pillow-mint-send-yoga-mat/#ixzz1Yt36ESaW
Become aware of the things you do in your day that waste time. Recreation and relaxation don’t count – those can be emotionally and physically therapeutic, so build those into your day. But we all engage in activities that serve no purpose (many of them include our phones, computers, televisions, and couches). Identify those time killers and replace them with more productive activities. If you’re confused about whether Angry Birds or Facebook is relaxing or wasteful for you, set a timer for 10 minutes when you start, so you don’t get sucked in. When the timer goes off, do something productive. (And next time, choose a book you’ve wanted to read, or take a bath, or take time out to meditate or pray when you need to relax.)
Damage control day is when we try to put out fires before they even happen. Try to anticipate anything that’s about to go haywire. If you’ve been taking care of yourself and your body, you’ll feel better, have more control, and be better organized in your life, so you’ll be able to focus your antenna outward. (See, this really is the TOTAL Health Makeover®.) Have your radar set higher than you normally would be for potential danger. Anticipate and fix the problem before it all falls apart. Instead of giving in to the toxicity of the relationships either at home or at work, rise above it and be the negotiator. A lot of times in show business, people are working close together and tempers often flare at the lightest provocation. It’s so important to stay calm and centered during those volatile times.
Read a section of the newspaper you don’t usually read. If you never look at the sports section or the financial section, give it a shot. You might learn something useful. If you read the news online, check out a different news source. Look at a different newspaper online (Wall Street Journal or New York Times or London Financial Times), or check out a different news agency (CNN or MSNBC or NPR or BBC). Online blogs can also be a great source of news, as long as you remember that most blogs are opinion pieces, and not intended to be hard news.
For the Miss America pageant, contestants must show some kind of talent. Marilu will be judging these young women not just on how well they do whatever it is they do, but how they do it as a performance. A talent is a special natural ability or aptitude – a gift that we have (and often develop further) that brings something beautiful or good to the world. We often think of talent in the arts – singing, dancing, drawing, painting – but there are other talents as well. Maybe you know someone with the talent for listening, or compassion, or nurturing. Maybe you know someone with the talent for leadership, or decision-making, or consensus-building. Some people get paid for their talent – it becomes a career. Other people enjoy their talent as a hobby. The most important thing is to use the talent you have. Strengthen and nurture it, develop it, use it. Be your best.
During this week, the Miss American contestants are interviewed by the panel of judges. We don’t see this part on television, but it counts for 25% of the preliminary score. As one of the judges, Marilu will be interviewing contestants for several days this week. So let’s talk about interviews. If you’ve ever had a job interview, you know that first impressions really do count. It’s not just how you look (we’ll get to that later in the week), it’s how you communicate – especially about yourself. There are the basics of communication, of course – speaking clearly, with good grammar and vocabulary, eye contact, appropriate facial expressions and body language. But you also want to have control of your message. Know your message. Do your homework (especially for a job interview!). And most importantly, know yourself. It’s easier to answer any question when you’re comfortable and confident with yourself. Don’t be afraid to practice interviewing with a friend. Try sitting in front of a mirror – or better yet, videotaping yourself – to see what you look like (and what you sound like). Outline talking points, if that helps you figure out what to say. Make your first impression count. Master the interview.
Today is the twelfth day of Christmas, the traditional feast of the Epiphany, and the celebration of Orthodox Christmas. There’s a message in this day for all of us, Christian or not, so please bear with us. Epiphany is about the star – the sign that things were going to change. The word means “make clear” – so let’s focus on that. What is being made clear in your life? What signs have you been given from your health care professionals? Have you been directed to lose weight? To get regular exercise? To take medication for certain conditions? To stop smoking? To cut back on caffeine? To sit up straight and stop crossing your legs (that would be our chiropractor speaking!)? What signs have you been given from your family and friends? Do you stay in touch with people you don’t see? Do you spend time with the people around you? Do you let them know how much you cherish their friendship? (And if you don’t, are you ready to let go?) What signs are visible regarding your career? Is it still fulfilling to you or do you dread going to work? Is this job a temporary gig while you figure out what you want to do? Are you taking advantage of available training or classes to improve your skills? Are there signs you should be doing something more, different, better with your life? Ask yourself questions like these regarding every aspect of your life. Today’s a good day to evaluate – have your own epiphany.
This month Marilu.com Members are enjoying a program called Summer Fit and Style ~ A THM® Wardrobe Class. It’s all about revamping your wardrobe and redefining or defining for the first time, your own personal style. And it’s a lot of fun! Marilu’s on the set right now and she’s defining her new character’s personal style with her wardrobe. Check out this all new video shot in her trailer! Want to take the THM® Wardrobe Class? There’s still time to sign up! Click here to find out more and sign up now.
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