by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce Can you get everything you need simply from the foods you eat, or are our diets so poor that supplements are necessary? The vitamin industry – which is predicted to reach $3.3 billion in the next two years – absolutely wants...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce The basic rule of losing weight is to burn more calories each day than you consume. It’s really that simple. Sort of. There are a few other factors that come into play when you’re trying to lose weight. You’re Not a Man...
by Shadra Bruce | Back to School, Self-Improvement
Many parents, after having spent many years raising their children at home, are making the decision to return to college. When little ones are involved, it’s generally not as easy as simply enrolling in classes and heading off to campus. For parents who want to...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Stress Management
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce I know a little something about stress. When my youngest child was 14 months old, I decided to return to college to finish my degree. I was 31 years old with five kids at home, and the closest university was 45 miles away. I started...
by Shadra Bruce | Health, Let's Talk
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce 1. Shop the perimeter. All the good-for-you stuff is around the outside of the store. From fruits and veggies to dairy and lean protein, there’s really nothing you need from the inner aisles. 2. Eat before you shop. If you shop on...
by Shadra Bruce | Let's Talk, Self-Improvement
Getting Real With Shadra Bruce In 1954, Peter Drucker developed a smarter way to achieve goals. In his book “The Practice of Management,” he explains that SMART goals are goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely. Specific...