I am a mom of 5 wonderful kids ages, I love working with them right by my side for 5 years. I show people how they can earn a solid residual income from home, how they can spend more time with their family, and how they can save money on safer, heal...their household products. Our Dynamic Team is Seeking Motivated Partners. We are looking for business minded individuals who are committed to working from home! We provide you with the training and tools to make a positive change for your future.
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Friday, July 5, 2013
Changing the Game
Monday, July 1, 2013
Any Questions ?
Hey Brandy here!
Want to know what it really takes to start
raking in all the extra money that you need
and start living YOUR dream lifestyle?
What it takes is a simple online system
that will pay you for your hard work
When I say "simple", I literally mean it.
With our system, you literally can earn
an income just my talking to people online or thou world of mouth
And you earn 100% commissions over and over
and over.
Since starting this system, we've paid
out tens of millions of dollars to people
JUST LIKE YOU....
...and you can literally be "up and running"
in less than 20 minutes.
It's a bullet-proof way for you to live
your dream lifestyle.
Take a look at the system again.www.workathomeunited.com/brandy
Want to know what it really takes to start
raking in all the extra money that you need
and start living YOUR dream lifestyle?
What it takes is a simple online system
that will pay you for your hard work
When I say "simple", I literally mean it.
With our system, you literally can earn
an income just my talking to people online or thou world of mouth
And you earn 100% commissions over and over
and over.
Since starting this system, we've paid
out tens of millions of dollars to people
JUST LIKE YOU....
...and you can literally be "up and running"
in less than 20 minutes.
It's a bullet-proof way for you to live
your dream lifestyle.
Take a look at the system again.www.workathomeunited.com/brandy
And then get started by clicking right here NOW
If you have any questions at all please contact me today workathomeunitedb@gmail.com
If you have a question that's not listed,
just hit REPLY and I'll be happy to
answer anything I can for you!
Brandy Luing
Sunday, June 23, 2013
MELALEUCA did their first Billion dollar year last year

MELALEUCA
did their first Billion dollar year last year and it looks like we're going no where but up! Every one
of you can be a part of this. Melaleuca just invested 150 million into a new manufacturing
plant projected to do 5billion in sales. That is how fast we will grow AND we still
remain private and debt-free!!
Can't wait to see what this year brings!
Congratulations to over 500 people who advanced their home business in JUNE ALONE!!!
In July 2012 there were:
227 brand new
Directors and Director 2's!Can't wait to see what this year brings!
Congratulations to over 500 people who advanced their home business in JUNE ALONE!!!
In July 2012 there were:
Annual Income:
High = $17,000.00
Average = $2,050.00
187 advancements in the
Director 3 through Director 9 Statuses!
Annual Income:
High = From $27,700.00 to $64,300.00
Average = From 7,400.00 to $31,454.00
79 advancements in the Senior Director
through Senior Director 9 statuses!
Annual Income:
High = $270,600.00
Average = $62,000.00
13 advancements in the Executive Director
through Executive Director 9 statuses!
Annual Income:
High = $596.000.00
Average = $153,000.00
1 New Corporate Director
Annual Income:
High = 2,176,000.00
Average = $1,031,000.00
I am so grateful to be partnered with amazing people who are committed to helping others to reach their goals and a company that provides the vehicle to do it!
Congratulations to everyone who moved their business forward!
With only $1 Memberships for June , it's going to be another amazing month. If you want to be apart of this awesome company just click here
Melaleuca is built on SOLID PRINCIPLES...
Good Afternoon Blog Friends and Family,
Here are some links for you to use in doing some independent research about why we feel so proud to represent Melaleuca, The Wellness Company. Exploring these web sites will allow you to verify information about Melaleuca's business reputation and assess the quality of its safe and highly effective products.
Product store: www.melaleuca.com/usguest
Award: www.melaleucaawards.com
Work at Home United is a team dedicated to helping you, live the quality of life you deserve. You now can work from the comfort of your home and enjoy the important moments in your life. This experienced team is here to partner with you every step of the way in reaching your goals, so that you can build an income to last a lifetime.
Work at home the way you want to:
Work at Home United delivers you the following FREE tools immediately after your enrollment has been confirmed with Melaleuca. Your training, private mentoring session and Live access to the team's training calls begin with you and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals with us!
We offer you:
Melaleuca is built on
SOLID PRINCIPLES...
Brandy Luing 480-577-6032
It was great to talk with you
today. Here is the follow up information about Melaleuca and our Work at Home
United Team, let me know when a good time is to chat!
As indicated, I wanted to make sure you have the information you need to do your research on this dynamic company, amazing team, these incredible products and how important they are to everyone.
Other Sources of InformationAs indicated, I wanted to make sure you have the information you need to do your research on this dynamic company, amazing team, these incredible products and how important they are to everyone.
Here are some links for you to use in doing some independent research about why we feel so proud to represent Melaleuca, The Wellness Company. Exploring these web sites will allow you to verify information about Melaleuca's business reputation and assess the quality of its safe and highly effective products.
If you did not watch the webcast or you
want your spouse to watch --- this message is from our CEO:
Award: www.melaleucaawards.com
Work at Home United is a team dedicated to helping you, live the quality of life you deserve. You now can work from the comfort of your home and enjoy the important moments in your life. This experienced team is here to partner with you every step of the way in reaching your goals, so that you can build an income to last a lifetime.
Work at home the way you want to:
·
No Large Investment, No Selling, Stocking or
Delivering Products
·
No Pressuring Others, No Complicated Paperwork
·
No Collecting Money or Placing Orders, No MLM, No
Risk!
Work at Home United delivers you the following FREE tools immediately after your enrollment has been confirmed with Melaleuca. Your training, private mentoring session and Live access to the team's training calls begin with you and I look forward to helping you achieve your goals with us!
We offer you:
·
A Proven System for Your Success
·
Simple Step-By-Step Training
·
Professional Mentoring and Coaching
·
Unlimited Team Support
·
Personalized Web Sites
·
Monthly Leadership Publications
100% Satisfaction Guarantee.
Finally, you have found the
opportunity that pays you for your efforts, every month, month after month!
Dependable, Accumulating Monthly Income, Bonuses, Incentives, Car Allowance and Much More!
This is Your Life, Your Dreams, Your Business!
I look forward to speaking with you again soon, review all of the details and get started making a difference in your life, your family's life and your future.
"WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD NOT FAIL?"
YOUR LIFE WILL FOREVER CHANGE!!!
Dependable, Accumulating Monthly Income, Bonuses, Incentives, Car Allowance and Much More!
This is Your Life, Your Dreams, Your Business!
I look forward to speaking with you again soon, review all of the details and get started making a difference in your life, your family's life and your future.
"WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD NOT FAIL?"
YOUR LIFE WILL FOREVER CHANGE!!!
Brandy Luing 480-577-6032
Monday, January 7, 2013
Melaleuca Business Opportunity
Melaleuca Business Opportunity
Are you looking for an honest third party review of Melaleuca? Thinking about joining the business as an additional source of income? Did a friend or family member ask you to take a look at the new business they just joined?
Regardless of the reason, I am going to provide an honest third party review of the Home Based Business Opportunity Melalecua.
I have a friend who is actually building the business and he recently invited my wife and I to his home for a quick overview of the opportunity. Maybe you just experienced this yourself or someone has asked you to join them and is trying to set up a meeting to show you the benefits of joining Melaleuca.
If you have been to a plan showing or have been invited to one, I will take a few seconds to give you a brief outline of the company below:
Melaleuca has been around since 1985
…and is know for it’s environmentally friendly products. The person who has asked you to join their business has most likely demonstrated some of the products. I was quite impressed with some of them myself when my friend was showing us the business plan. They are child friendly and do not contain chemicals that most home cleaning products have that irritate allergies.Melaleuca also has a nutritional supplement product line. These are comparable to store bought supplements but may save you a buck or two per purchase.
The whole idea of acquiring customers is to show them the value of the products and convince them that by changing their buying habits and replacing Melaleuca products with products they are already buying, you can help them with better products and save money with lower costs.
Making Money With Melaleuca
One of the attractive benefits of joining Melalecua is the opportunity to become a business owner and sale their products for a percentage of revenues. This is done the same way as any traditional home based business such as Amway, MonaVie, etc.The person that recruits you will have you make a list of people you know and ask you to contact your family and friends to recommend them to join your business. Again, that may be a reason you were searching for Melaleuca online in the first place.
You make money by referring people to replace the products they are currently buying with the Melaleuca products you are selling and offer them the opportunity to join your business and become a builder as well. You earn a percentage of each customer sale. You are also rewarded bonuses for team building and the number of customers you enroll.
You can definitely make money as a Melaleuca business owner. It may take some time for you to learn what you need to learn and refer enough customers and business builders to build a sufficient income.
I have been involved with traditional home based businesses in the past. I didn’t like the concept of chasing my family and friends, doing home parties, or cold calling people on the phone everyday to pitch my business opportunity to them. This is one of the main reasons I decided not to join my friend in his Melaleuca business.
Instead I found a revolutionary Internet Based Business that is unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. They pay out 100% commissions instead of 15% or 20% like most other companies. They have a complete sales funnel that is already built for you, you just have to send people to the capture pages. AND they provide world class training products that are the best Marketing products I have ever seen. This is coming from a person who has a degree in Marketing and paid over $40,000 for my education. The training provided in this system is First Class Marketing education bar none.
And the best part? It only costs $1 to join!
If you want to find out more, click the link below:
www.workathomeunited.com/brandy
Friday, December 21, 2012
About Nicole Monetz
About Nicole K.
As a stay-at-home MOMpreneur of two girls, I am very passionate about connecting with other women, moms, and entrepreneurs nationwide. At birth, my first daughter Alexandra was diagnosed with a genetic disease called Cystic Fibrosis which I came to learn is the number one life-shortening and life-threatening genetic disease for children today. After deciding to give up my career in the financial industry to stay home, I have been on a mission to raise CF awareness and wellness worldwide. I created a multiple 6-figure income in less than 2 years, and now have over 10 years of experience in teaching moms, families, and small business owners to improve their personal wellness while earning a real, ethical residual-income from home.
Click here to learn more about how you can work from home like Nicole
About Andi Page
About Andi
About time I updated this....I am a busy stay at home mom of 5 beautiful children and an Executive Director III for a billion dollar Pharmaceutical and Wellness company. I work from home earning a life changing income and help others do the same. We own and operate a 35 acre horse ranch in Colorado with many horses that we board and train. I love giving therapeutic lessons to special needs families. I enjoy teaching 3rd grade and 4th grade on a volunteer basis, and I am also a cheerleading coach as well. I am a dedicated dancer and choreographer and enjoy teaching people to express themselves through dance. I LOVE life and love having fun and being with friends and people who are real and are genuine. I can be nothing by ME and Real 100% of the time. Helping others is what I do, I was meant to help people for a living and once people get to know me personally...they know who I really am-I give with all of my heart. My goals are to raise my children to be strong successful leaders in life who follow their dreams and passions to success. I want to travel to Ireland, Australia, Turks and Caicos, Germany, and all around the world. I will be a Corporate Director someday with our company and won't stop until I succeed.
If you want what Andi has click here
Thank you! Here’s an exciting update
I am looking for those that are serious about working from home, I have been
able to work from home with my 5 kids for the past 6 years and I have truly
enjoyed the journey! We live an incredible life. Are you OPEN to change your
future in a positive way because right NOW you can
Start your own business for only 1.00 (Normally 29.00)
You are getting emails from me because you indicated you wanted a home-based business.
Are you still searching?
Remember,
NO Stocking or Inventory - NO Selling - NO Deliveries!
Whether your hope is to simply supplement your income, or build an EMPIRE, you owe it to yourself, and your family, to get ALL the Details!
I would like to personally invite you to find out more about our great team on one of our Live On-Line Business Overviews. These on-line overviews are really informative and will help you decide if this is the right opportunity for you!
*This on-line overview IS NOT a sales presentation.
Theon-line overview will cover:
· How and what we do
· The Company we have partnered with
· How we get paid
· The many benefits of Our Team
· Answer any questions or concerns
· Meet Top Leaders from Our Team!
Please take a look at the times below and email me with a few times that would work best for you so I can reserve us a spot. I will be calling you 15 minutes before to help you log on to the on-line overview.
All calls are Pacific Standard Time (7 am PST = 8 am MST, 9 am CST, 10 am EST)
I’ve had an overwhelming number of people calling me to see what Work At Home United is all about this week . My day planner fills FAST. This is what I have available this week:
All calls are in Eastern Standard Time
This week...
Monday- 11am, 5pm, 6 pm,7 pm,8 pm PST
Tuesday - 7 am , 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm PST
Wednesday - 7 am , 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm PST
Thursday - 7 am , 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm PST
Friday- 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 4 pm PST
Saturday- 9 am PST
Sunday- 4 pm, 5pm PST
Just send me a quick email to let me know which times would be best for you to get on an on-line overview (including the time zone you are referring to) - so I can reserve a spot for you today!
I look forward to talking to you about Work at Home United and helping you decide if it's the right opportunity for you! Until then, feel free to visit my website below.
www.workathomeunited.com/brandy
Start your own business for only 1.00 (Normally 29.00)
You are getting emails from me because you indicated you wanted a home-based business.
Are you still searching?
Remember,
NO Stocking or Inventory - NO Selling - NO Deliveries!
Whether your hope is to simply supplement your income, or build an EMPIRE, you owe it to yourself, and your family, to get ALL the Details!
I would like to personally invite you to find out more about our great team on one of our Live On-Line Business Overviews. These on-line overviews are really informative and will help you decide if this is the right opportunity for you!
*This on-line overview IS NOT a sales presentation.
Theon-line overview will cover:
· How and what we do
· The Company we have partnered with
· How we get paid
· The many benefits of Our Team
· Answer any questions or concerns
· Meet Top Leaders from Our Team!
Please take a look at the times below and email me with a few times that would work best for you so I can reserve us a spot. I will be calling you 15 minutes before to help you log on to the on-line overview.
All calls are Pacific Standard Time (7 am PST = 8 am MST, 9 am CST, 10 am EST)
I’ve had an overwhelming number of people calling me to see what Work At Home United is all about this week . My day planner fills FAST. This is what I have available this week:
All calls are in Eastern Standard Time
This week...
Monday- 11am, 5pm, 6 pm,7 pm,8 pm PST
Tuesday - 7 am , 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm PST
Wednesday - 7 am , 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm PST
Thursday - 7 am , 9 am, 11 am, 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm PST
Friday- 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 4 pm PST
Saturday- 9 am PST
Sunday- 4 pm, 5pm PST
Just send me a quick email to let me know which times would be best for you to get on an on-line overview (including the time zone you are referring to) - so I can reserve a spot for you today!
I look forward to talking to you about Work at Home United and helping you decide if it's the right opportunity for you! Until then, feel free to visit my website below.
www.workathomeunited.com/brandy
The Hand of Providence: Rallying a Community to Make a Difference
TEMPE, ARIZONA is typical of the American Southwest.The stucco houses of suburban sprawl are uninterrupted (except for the occasional verdant golf course, palm tree, park or hotel), and every day ends with an orangey-purple brush-painted sunset. Only the barren adobe cliffs and the occasional tumbleweed remind you that you’re on the edge of the Sonoran Desert.
But if you do enough exploring in this Phoenix suburb, you’ll eventually pass a 2.5-acre structure-less city block lined with row upon row of leafy greens—big, juicy vegetables by the ton. You’ll see kale, artichokes, Swiss chard, turnips, onions and arugula. You might even spot a sizeable zucchini, a tub of blackberries, a basket of garlic or a bushel of broccoli. Not far away, at a similar site in Chandler, you’ll find an orchard with apples, peaches, pears, plums, nectarines and figs.
There’s also a pretty good chance you’ll see people out in the fields, weeding, hoeing, planting or irrigating. You might be surprised to learn that the folks you see doing the work and getting dirty don’t intend to eat or sell the food. It’s like a reversal of the tale of the Little Red Hen; this group plans to pass their harvest along to others in need.
The garden and the orchards are all part of an organization called Harvest for Humanity, a nonprofit that started in 1991 when a retired Air Force pilot felt impressed to make a difference for others. The food doesn’t go just anywhere; it goes to the mouths of the less fortunate in the Phoenix area.
For years, the pilot (Homer Piatt by name) and his organization served the community little by little. But when the Arizona real estate market was spit out by a lousy economy in 2008, donations came to a standstill. After 17 years of fulfilling his dream and helping others, Homer was suddenly unsure he could keep things going.
“In 2006, I started putting together my own nonprofit to grow healthy vegetables for the less fortunate,” Denise says. “But I realized it was going to take thousands of dollars to make that happen, and the bureaucracy was stifling. One day, someone told me I’d need to get some lawyers involved, and I said, ‘For crying out loud—I just want to help people!’”
Then in 2008, Denise stumbled on some information about Harvest for Humanity and realized someone else had already done all the work to get things set up. She hopped in her car and took a drive down to that same plot of land in Tempe, where she found Homer up to his elbows in weeds and earth.
“I asked, ‘How’s Harvest for Humanity going?’” Denise remembers. “He said, ‘Not good—the economy’s bad, donations are down and I’m getting too old for this.’ So we sat down, and I took a closer look. I told him, ‘I’m going to get some volunteers together, and we’re going to help you with this incredible mission.’”
No stranger to networking, Denise made a few phone calls, rounded up dozens of good people from the Phoenix suburbs, and then went to work. She attracted volunteers from churches, community associations, major corporations (including ING, Intel and Cox Communications) and local school districts.
“We’ve even partnered with Starbucks in the area—we recycle all of their coffee grounds and filters, turning them into compost,” Denise says. “We’re always looking for good people who can come help out.”
The next year, with Homer’s age advancing, Denise became the organization’s executive director and enrolled it in Melaleuca’s Charitable Organization Program. Where Harvest for Humanity had teetered on the edge of extinction, Denise’s help restored the organization’s financial footing, and, more importantly, its optimism.

“I thought, ‘If I don’t want to be in a food bank line myself, I’d better do something,’” Denise remembers. “I wondered about going back to corporate America, but then I realized I had this Melaleuca check coming every month. So in February 2011, I really picked up the intensity of my Melaleuca business.”
Melaleuca and Harvest for Humanity, as it turned out, are a natural fit. Both involve bringing together a group of people with what Denise calls “big hearts” and a desire to enhance lives. So Denise began to find business partners while she was working in the fields, building her business to Senior Director VIII, allowing her to focus on her passion without taking a paycheck from the nonprofit.
“Some people wonder what they were put on this earth to do,” Denise says. “But I know my gift is to teach people to make better decisions about their health and well being, and to be kinder to our earth.”
When a volunteer couldn’t meet her assigned shifts because of chemotherapy, Denise expanded the program to feed those battling cancer. Later, she realized she could involve children with disabilities or chronic diseases. “That’s what tugs at my heartstrings the most,” Denise says. “My whole passion is to help people.”
Ultimately, Harvest for Humanity is about a lot more than vegetables. In the end, Denise knows, when the harvest is done and the fields are fallow, the intangibles will keep feeding everyone involved throughout their lives.
“That’s what Harvest for Humanity is all about: building a strong community, teaching people to be more self-sustained and knowing that you’re helping people who might not have access to this nutrient-dense food,” Denise says. “Everyone is out there learning, having fun and making a difference.”
But if you do enough exploring in this Phoenix suburb, you’ll eventually pass a 2.5-acre structure-less city block lined with row upon row of leafy greens—big, juicy vegetables by the ton. You’ll see kale, artichokes, Swiss chard, turnips, onions and arugula. You might even spot a sizeable zucchini, a tub of blackberries, a basket of garlic or a bushel of broccoli. Not far away, at a similar site in Chandler, you’ll find an orchard with apples, peaches, pears, plums, nectarines and figs.
There’s also a pretty good chance you’ll see people out in the fields, weeding, hoeing, planting or irrigating. You might be surprised to learn that the folks you see doing the work and getting dirty don’t intend to eat or sell the food. It’s like a reversal of the tale of the Little Red Hen; this group plans to pass their harvest along to others in need.
The garden and the orchards are all part of an organization called Harvest for Humanity, a nonprofit that started in 1991 when a retired Air Force pilot felt impressed to make a difference for others. The food doesn’t go just anywhere; it goes to the mouths of the less fortunate in the Phoenix area.
For years, the pilot (Homer Piatt by name) and his organization served the community little by little. But when the Arizona real estate market was spit out by a lousy economy in 2008, donations came to a standstill. After 17 years of fulfilling his dream and helping others, Homer was suddenly unsure he could keep things going.
A Green Thumb
In her previous career, Senior Director VIII Denise Phillips managed a team of engineers in the defense industry. Then, in the 2000s, she began working as a sports massage therapist, personal trainer and nutrition consultant, as well as building a healthy, growing Melaleuca business. But Denise wanted to do more, to use her experience in nutrition to help others—a concept she calls “food as medicine.”“In 2006, I started putting together my own nonprofit to grow healthy vegetables for the less fortunate,” Denise says. “But I realized it was going to take thousands of dollars to make that happen, and the bureaucracy was stifling. One day, someone told me I’d need to get some lawyers involved, and I said, ‘For crying out loud—I just want to help people!’”
Then in 2008, Denise stumbled on some information about Harvest for Humanity and realized someone else had already done all the work to get things set up. She hopped in her car and took a drive down to that same plot of land in Tempe, where she found Homer up to his elbows in weeds and earth.
“I asked, ‘How’s Harvest for Humanity going?’” Denise remembers. “He said, ‘Not good—the economy’s bad, donations are down and I’m getting too old for this.’ So we sat down, and I took a closer look. I told him, ‘I’m going to get some volunteers together, and we’re going to help you with this incredible mission.’”
No stranger to networking, Denise made a few phone calls, rounded up dozens of good people from the Phoenix suburbs, and then went to work. She attracted volunteers from churches, community associations, major corporations (including ING, Intel and Cox Communications) and local school districts.
“We’ve even partnered with Starbucks in the area—we recycle all of their coffee grounds and filters, turning them into compost,” Denise says. “We’re always looking for good people who can come help out.”
The next year, with Homer’s age advancing, Denise became the organization’s executive director and enrolled it in Melaleuca’s Charitable Organization Program. Where Harvest for Humanity had teetered on the edge of extinction, Denise’s help restored the organization’s financial footing, and, more importantly, its optimism.

“As the Garden Grows, So Does the Gardener”
Even as Harvest for Humanity began growing like never before, Denise was watching the recession sucker-punch her finances. Her 401(k) was all but gone, and her real estate investments had evaporated.“I thought, ‘If I don’t want to be in a food bank line myself, I’d better do something,’” Denise remembers. “I wondered about going back to corporate America, but then I realized I had this Melaleuca check coming every month. So in February 2011, I really picked up the intensity of my Melaleuca business.”
Melaleuca and Harvest for Humanity, as it turned out, are a natural fit. Both involve bringing together a group of people with what Denise calls “big hearts” and a desire to enhance lives. So Denise began to find business partners while she was working in the fields, building her business to Senior Director VIII, allowing her to focus on her passion without taking a paycheck from the nonprofit.
“Some people wonder what they were put on this earth to do,” Denise says. “But I know my gift is to teach people to make better decisions about their health and well being, and to be kinder to our earth.”
When a volunteer couldn’t meet her assigned shifts because of chemotherapy, Denise expanded the program to feed those battling cancer. Later, she realized she could involve children with disabilities or chronic diseases. “That’s what tugs at my heartstrings the most,” Denise says. “My whole passion is to help people.”
Ultimately, Harvest for Humanity is about a lot more than vegetables. In the end, Denise knows, when the harvest is done and the fields are fallow, the intangibles will keep feeding everyone involved throughout their lives.
“That’s what Harvest for Humanity is all about: building a strong community, teaching people to be more self-sustained and knowing that you’re helping people who might not have access to this nutrient-dense food,” Denise says. “Everyone is out there learning, having fun and making a difference.”
Change Your Life by Writing About It
Writing unlocks right-brained capabilities, making way for unexpected solutions.
Feeling a little lonely, depressed, or frustrated? There’s a quick and easy cure—write down your feelings. The practice of journaling dates back to at least 10th century Japan. While daily journaling provides an interesting history for your family or even the world—like Anne Frank’s and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s journals—private writings that no one else ever sees can also provide you with some surprising benefits.
Not all journals involve a pen and paper. In the last decade, blogs (a portmanteau of “web logs”) have become wildly popular, especially among mothers. Blogging seems to offer the same benefits as personal journaling with the added perk of peer support and staying connected with loved ones.
A study performed by Penn State graduate student Brandon McDaniel, showed that new mothers who are active in the blogging community—whether they blog themselves or just read other “mommy blogs”—were happier.
Blogging helps new mothers with the transition into parenthood, which can often leave women feeling isolated and depressed. McDaniel says the benefits of blogging extend even further, creating better marital relations, less depression, and less stress.
Other social media sites like Facebook and Twitter do not offer the same benefits. Check out free blog hosting sites like Blogger, WordPress, or Tumblr to get started.
So what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and paper—or a laptop—and pour out your soul. You’ll be a better, healthier, happier person for it.
Feeling a little lonely, depressed, or frustrated? There’s a quick and easy cure—write down your feelings. The practice of journaling dates back to at least 10th century Japan. While daily journaling provides an interesting history for your family or even the world—like Anne Frank’s and Ralph Waldo Emerson’s journals—private writings that no one else ever sees can also provide you with some surprising benefits.
Daily Journaling:
- Reduces stress—People who journal every day cope much better with stress. While they don’t experience less stress, they are better suited to handle it when it occurs.
- Restores feelings of control—Journaling bridges internal thoughts with external events and allows you to see patterns in life and results of action.
- Aids problem solving—We generally solve problems from a left-brained, analytical perspective. But sometimes the answer can only be found by engaging right-brained creativity and intuition. Writing unlocks right-brained capabilities, making way for unexpected solutions.
- Increases memory—The daily act of remembering and writing about events leads to a stronger memory and sharper cognitive skills.
- Improves health—University of Texas psychologist and researcher James Pennebaker asserts that regular journaling strengthens immune cells for better overall health. Other research indicates that journaling decreases the symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Helps with weight loss—A study published in the journal Psychological Science showed that women who wrote about their values in a journal every night lost an average of 3.4 pounds in four months while women who didn’t journal gained weight. Writing about values appears to give women a sense of self-integrity so they are less likely to eat to feel better. This focus on values and self-worth is believed to help with many obstacles in life—not just weight loss.
Log On to Blogging
Not all journals involve a pen and paper. In the last decade, blogs (a portmanteau of “web logs”) have become wildly popular, especially among mothers. Blogging seems to offer the same benefits as personal journaling with the added perk of peer support and staying connected with loved ones.A study performed by Penn State graduate student Brandon McDaniel, showed that new mothers who are active in the blogging community—whether they blog themselves or just read other “mommy blogs”—were happier.
Blogging helps new mothers with the transition into parenthood, which can often leave women feeling isolated and depressed. McDaniel says the benefits of blogging extend even further, creating better marital relations, less depression, and less stress.
Other social media sites like Facebook and Twitter do not offer the same benefits. Check out free blog hosting sites like Blogger, WordPress, or Tumblr to get started.
So what are you waiting for? Grab a pen and paper—or a laptop—and pour out your soul. You’ll be a better, healthier, happier person for it.
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