Below is an interview (published in the Santa Barbara Independent) in which I explain why I wrote a novel about anxiety, the inspiration for some of the characters, and the publishing … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety & Increase Confidence
December 3, 2013 by
Tracy Shawn: 3 Ways to Reduce Anxiety, Increase Confidence at Holidays and Beyond By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 11.26.2013 3:14 p.m. ’Tis the … [Read more...]
Tracy Shawn: Health Lessons from the Hawaiians
May 29, 2013 by
Tracy Shawn: Health Lessons from the Hawaiians Several studies have pointed out that the average life expectancy in Hawaii is higher than any other U.S. state. It’s easy to guess that … [Read more...]
Tracy Shawn: How to Beat the Holiday Blues
December 6, 2012 by
By Tracy Shawn, Noozhawk Columnist | Published on 12.05.2012 5:11 p.m. Our culture bombards us with holiday cheer: Christmas music pipes 24 hours a day from our airwaves, … [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...]
