By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist Breakfast, exercise and healthy snacking can help kick the habit of quick-fix energy We’re hardwired to crave sweets, and once we … [Read more...]
Walking Away from Anxiety
March 15, 2012 by
Anxiety. The very word makes me tense, fretful, neurotic. It pinches a personal nerve as I have suffered from both chronic and acute apprehension. (And I’m not just talking about the normal, everyday … [Read more...]
How to (Finally!) Finish Your Novel by Tracy Shawn
March 4, 2012 by
No matter if you’ve just started writing your novel or muddling though the middle of it, the thought of finally typing “The End” might very well feel like some far-off fantasy that’ll never … [Read more...]
Tracy Shawn: Miracle Foods to Lose Weight, Slow Aging and Fight Disease
February 28, 2012 by
For the full benefit, feast on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 02.27.2012 The right foods may help you … [Read more...]
Tracy Shawn: New Year Inspirations for Healthy Weight Loss
January 8, 2012 by
Resolve to take better care of yourself with action, heart and mind One of America’s most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight. Yet the day-to-day decisions that make this resolution … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Difficult People
December 5, 2011 by
We all have difficult people in our lives. We itch to confront them, but know from experience that they’ll only turn things around if we try. Yet what good does it do anyone to stand mute when the … [Read more...]
Tracy Shawn: Four Sure-Fire Ways to Combat Holiday Weight Gain
December 2, 2011 by
Between Thanksgiving and New Year's is it possible to actually lose weight? As a matter of fact, yes By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 11.23.2011 We all know what packs on … [Read more...]
The Psychology of Successful Weight Loss and Maintenance
November 10, 2011 by
Before you embark on that ambitious diet, here's what you really need to know to make it work By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist To succeed at reaching and maintaining your goal weight, don’t go on … [Read more...]
Communities at Root of Food Exchange Program
August 24, 2008 by
Food sheds, where neighbors exchange homegrown produce, are gaining ground. By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Contributor | Published on 08.24.2008 About twice a month, Mesa Exchange holds a … [Read more...]
Heal the Ocean Stays the Course in Finding Pollution Solutions
August 19, 2008 by
Looking forward to the future while celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Santa Barbara organization has become an international model. By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Contributor | Published on … [Read more...]
