New Year, New Outlook: Life Coach Shares 10 Reasons Why the Future is Brighter Than You Think
Stafford, TX, January 25, 2021 – Without question, 2020 was a difficult year, and it’s understandably easy to get bogged down by negativity in the news. Life Coach Michael Taylor has a powerful, inspirational message intended to help you view 2021 through a perspective of positivity.
“It is my belief that there has never been a better time to be alive on the planet than right now,” he says. “Obviously, I recognize all the challenges, but at the same time, I honestly believe that every human being has the capacity to be, to do and to have anything that they set their minds to.”
In his latest book, Don’t Believe the Hype of the Negative Media: 10 Reasons Why the Future is Brighter Than You Think, the self-described “irrepressible optimist” uses science, spirituality and psychology to inform his insights into a range of topics, including:
•Being Human: Understanding what it means to be human, the role of trauma in our lives, how to move on from past trauma and taking 100 percent responsibility for our lives; •Divine Intelligence and Evolution: The Divine Intelligence as the creator of the universe, the driving force behind human evolution and how to use its power; •Spirituality: Recognition and acknowledgment of a connection to a power higher than oneself, the spiritual connection to the Divine Intelligence as a result of evolution; •Race: Realization that there is only one race and that is the human race — only through evolution will we heal our race relations and accept that we’re all the same; •Love: Accepting love as the highest power that can heal this universe and how to create meaningful connections and develop healthy intimate relationships; •Plus health, wealth, education, technology and everything in between!
“If you’ve been looking for a resource that inspires you and motivates you and lights you up, this is the book for you!” Taylor adds.
Author Michael Taylor is uniquely positioned to spread hope and optimism. A high school dropout, he overcamea divorce, bankruptcy, foreclosure, depression and being homeless for two years on his way to becoming a successful entrepreneur, motivational speaker, radio and TV host, and author of nine best-selling books. He has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential by transforming their lives from the inside out.
Taylor is President and CEO of Creation Publishing Group, a company that specializes in creating programs and products that empower men and women to live extraordinary lives,and Too Cool Club, a company that develops transformational education programs for youth. He has been featured in the Amazon.com bestselling book Motivational Speakers America and in USA Today magazine about the changing roles of manhood and masculinity in society. He has won numerous awards for his dynamic speaking style, and he is an Amazon.com bestselling author.
He is the host and producer of two TV Channels on the Roku Network, Joy Passion & Profit and Shatter The Stereotypes, and hosts two podcasts of the same names available on most podcast platforms like Spotify and iTunes.
Most importantly, he has been blissfully married for 18 years to the woman of his dreams and he is a proud father of three grown children.
Slay Your Goals in 2021: Journaling Can Give Your Dreams Clarity
Sacramento, CA, January 25, 2021 — Whatever your hopes and dreams are for the new year, writing down your thoughts in a safe space free from outside opinions and constructs can help you crystalize your goals and chart a path toward positive change.
“What we envision becomes what we have,” writes award-winning, best-selling author and licensed psychotherapist Michaela Renee Johnson. “Have you ever noticed that when you are considering getting a new car, you start to see that model of car everywhere? The same is true for our goals. When we start to visualize them, our actions subconsciously move us in the direction of our dream.”
Johnson gives women the tools to do just that in Empowered: A Motivational Journal for Women. Designed to help you connect with your deeper self and visualize your intentions through creative exercises, Empowered contains inspirational writing prompts and thought-provoking quotes to encourage you to open your mind, manifest your goals and reflect on your dreams.
Organized around the themes of dream, believe and achieve, Empowered includes exercises that ask you to explore your feelings and thoughts through writing, while others encourage you to go beyond the book to meditate, listen to music or enjoy nature―and return to contemplate your experiences. There’s no right or wrong way to use this motivational journal; the important thing is to begin.
Empowered: A Motivational Journal for Women provides:
Creative freedom―Explore out-of-the-box ideas like drawing and coloring, creating a vision board, or crafting a reflective poem.
Your own space―The colorful, beautifully illustrated modern layout gives you abundant room to express yourself directly in the pages of this motivational journal.
Inspiring words―Cultivate a positive mindset with quotes from influential women like Alice Walker, Amelia Earhart and Michelle Obama.
You can unlock your true potential and create positive changes in your life―and journaling is a powerful way to start.
Michaela Renee Johnson is an award-winning, best-selling author, licensed psychotherapist and host of the top iTunes podcast, Be You Find Happy, which encourages people to speak their truth with grace and live a courageous life of authenticity. Her initiative, Be You Find Happy, holds workshops and conversations on finding happiness in spite of life's setbacks and has landed her speaking opportunities across the nation. She is an avid adventurer, having traveled to more than 20 countries, and self-proclaimed "Boho Mom" who loves all things metaphysical as well as poetic quotes. She is a Sagittarius and an ocean-lover who lives in Northern California with her husband and young son, and a homestead full of animals. In her spare time, she's often hiking, doing yoga, gardening, golfing or reading.
The Most Powerful Resource We All Need Right Now: The Supernatural Power of God
Denver, CO, January 25, 2021 — Imagine what it would be like to pray for miracles and see them happen right in front of your eyes! When he was just 15 years old, Dr. Andrew Nkoyoyo prayed for a blind man, and before hundreds of witnesses, God gave the man his sight. Is Dr. Nkoyoyo one of the chosen few born with a unique spiritual gift, or is the ability to access and walk in God’s supernatural power something all believers can cultivate?
In Catch and Release God’s Supernatural, author Dr. Andrew Nkoyoyo shows readers how to operate in the power of God despite their spiritual maturity or call, even if they’re a new believer with no prior experience in God’s supernatural. Nkoyoyo believes that we are in a crucial time, and that God is raising up those who desire to go to the next level.
“We choose to be chosen,” Nkoyoyo said during a recent interview with Dr. Francis Myles (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRnoOQHsprQ). “It’s not happening by accident. God is giving us opportunities, and He’s waiting on our response.”
In Catch and Release God’s Supernatural, Nkoyoyo says he will:
Show you how the power of God will make a shift in your life so that you can be victorious and transform the lives of others
Reveal the simple yet powerful kingdom keys, secrets and methods needed to release God’s supernatural
Guide you step by step on how to apply each kingdom key in your life so that you can access heaven and unleash the miracle worker in you
Interweave powerful supernatural testimonies and stories he experienced both personally and in ministry to demonstrate each key
Even before you finish the book, Nkoyoyo says your confidence in God’s ability to use you will increase as you become more spiritually equipped to apply these keys to each situation you encounter. You’ll soon find yourself operating in God’s miracles, healing and power, changing people’s lives for Jesus, and catching and releasing the supernatural power of God!
Author Dr. Andrew Nkoyoyo is the founder and president of Kingdom Impact Ministry. He is a revivalist, international speaker, host of the Kingdom Come TV program, apostolic/prophetic minister, author, and missionary from Uganda, East Africa, to the United States. Additionally, Nkoyoyo is a member of Harvest International Ministry, an apostolic network.
His Kingdom Come broadcast program and streaming media reaches people in more than 195 countries every day. He has shared miracle healing and revival stories on Sid Roth’s TV program It’s Supernatural. He has also shared the platform with speakers and Christian recording artists such as The Newsboys, For King and Country, Nick Vujicic, Jaci Velasquez, Sidewalk Prophets, Kutless, The Afters, Uncle Reese and many more.
Nkoyoyo is also the author of Working the Works of God, a book expounding on the keys to supernatural ministry. He focuses on inspiring the body of Christ and communities toward a great spiritual revival and awakening that has the power to transform society. With an obvious passion to impact lives with the message of Christ through God’s power, miracles, healing, signs, wonders and prophetic ministry, he equips Christians to catch and release God’s supernatural love and power daily. He and his wife, Mona, have four beautiful children and make their home in Montrose, Colorado.
For more information, please visit www.kingdomimpactministry.org, or connect with the author on Facebook: @kingdomimpactministry; Instagram: kingdomimpacttv; and Twitter: @kingdomimpacttv.
Catch and Release God’s Supernatural: Keys to Operating in God’sMiracles, Healing, and Power
Health Professionals Petition WHO for Guidance: People Should Use Nasal Sprays to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic; Doctors Use in Treating Patients
“Studies show nasal spray use reduces risk of COVID-19 transmission and infection”
(Washington, DC)—Today, a consortium of health professionals petitioned the World Health Organization to issue Guidance calling on: all people to use nasal sprays to combat the COVID-19 pandemic; doctors to use them in treating COVID-19 patients; and, Member-States to implement public health policies promoting the use of nasal sprays to both prevent and treat COVID-19.
The petition asks the WHO to promulgate guidance that promotes the use of nasal sprays with data indicating that they are antiviral (blocks viral adhesion), virucidal (kills or deactivates the virus), anti-bacterial (block bacteria, in particular pneumonia bacteria) and bactericidal (kills bacteria, in particular pneumonia bacteria).
“We have data showing that certain nasal sprays don’t just wash away the virus. Certain sprays actually block, deactivate and/or kill the virus,” said Dr. Gustavo Ferrer, a respiratory illness expert who has conducted research on the use of nasal sprays to combat COVID-19, and is among the petitioners.
As a result, the petition calls specifically for WHO Guidance to focus on the use of nasal sprays that contain Xylitol and grapefruit seed extract. Recent studies have found that these natural components used together are antiviral (they block SARS-CoV-2 adhesion to the nasal membrane) and virucidal (they kill or deactivate the virus). One such spray, Xlear, is currently widely available in the US. Xlear has been used by millions of people worldwide, over twenty-plus years, without any adverse effects reported.
Additionally, a new, small clinical study found Xlear lessens the severity and shortens the duration of COVID-19 illnesses, and reduces the risk of further transmission, which is why the petition calls for guidance to doctors to use it as an adjunct to current treatments.
“Nasal sprays are proven safe, inexpensive, non-invasive, safe, easy to use and you can get them off-the-shelf at your local store around the world. There is a growing body of data that sprays, in particular Xlear, can help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s pure commonsense,” Nathan Jones, CEO of Xlear said.
Epilepsy Canada and CURE Epilepsy Announce Agreement to Team-Up to Fight for a Cure
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Epilepsy research in North America has received a major boost. Epilepsy Canada, headquartered in Toronto and CURE Epilepsy, based in Chicago, two organizations at the forefront of funding scientific research, have agreed to form a strategic working relationship which formally commenced on January 1, 2021.
As the need for a cure for epilepsy remains ever present, it is essential that the pace of epilepsy research accelerate to ensure that scientific advances to address this challenging condition move forward. This partnership will further both organizations' ability to drive science and research to find a cure for epilepsy through more efficiently and strategically targeting their financial resources to drive progress.
"Over the past few years, Epilepsy Canada has sought strategic alliances that would enable us to direct more funding to epilepsy," said Gary Collins, President, Epilepsy Canada. "We believe the CURE Epilepsy partnership will be an outstanding win. Both organizations' wish to find a cure for epilepsy by funding and promoting scientific research into a cure. By working with CURE Epilepsy, Epilepsy Canada is increasing its ability to impact that goal ten-fold."
Beth Dean, CEO, CURE Epilepsy added, "CURE Epilepsy funds ground-breaking research all over the world. To date, we have funded innovative epilepsy studies in 15 countries including several in Canada. Partnering with Epilepsy Canada is a natural step for us in our drive to advance epilepsy research and find a cure. This strategic relationship makes sense on many levels as our missions are aligned, we have a shared passion for finding answers through science, and researchers from both countries have a long history of collaboration."
About CURE Epilepsy: Since its inception in 1998, CURE Epilepsy has raised more than $78 million USD to fund epilepsy research and other initiatives that will lead the way to cures for the epilepsies. CURE Epilepsy awards grants for novel research projects to prevent epilepsy related to post-traumatic epilepsy, advancing the search for a cure, eliminating treatment side effects, and reversing deficits caused by frequent seizures. CURE Epilepsy funds grants for young and established investigators and to date has awarded more than 250 cutting-edge projects in 15 countries around the world. To learn more, please visit CUREepilepsy.org or contact as at info@CUREepilepsy.org.
About Epilepsy Canada: Epilepsy Canada was founded in 1966 has raised more than $4.3 million CDN since 2010. Since our inception, we have been a leading advocate and significant supporter of epilepsy research at Canadian universities and research hospitals. The organization is totally funded by corporate and individual donations and each year seeks out significant research projects to support. To learn more, please visit Epilepsy.ca or contact as at garycollins@epilepsy.ca.
SOURCE Epilepsy Canada
The Alzheimer Society Launches The Quest: A Fun, Online Fundraising Challenge for the Family!
February Fundraiser Supports Vital Programs & Services for 240,000 with Dementia in Ontario
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - Calling all Heroes! On February 1st, The Alzheimer Society is launching The Quest (www.JoinTheQuest.ca), its first virtual fundraiser in support of the dedicated caregivers and 240,000 people in Ontario living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. The Alzheimer Society of Toronto developed this family-friendly, online fundraiser due to the postponement of the annual January Walk for Memories.
The ongoing Covid-19 crisis continues to have a serious impact on all Canadians. For clients, caregivers and the families of those living with dementia and Alzheimer's, the social and physical isolation have been devastating. Daily routines have been disrupted, vital day programs and services have been halted, in-person visits have been eliminated, and respite for caregivers is virtually non-existent. The significant impact on this unique population is widespread, and the immediate need for resources is critical for the 29 Alzheimer Societies across Ontario.
What is the Quest? You are invited to be a hero and take part in a series of fun, active and diverse challenges. Designed for families looking for new and inspiring ways to keep busy at home, while raising money for an important cause, The Quest features a variety of online challenges focusing on mind, body, spirit and care. From a yoga practise and 5k walk, to a trivia night and brain health cooking lesson, participants will be engaged throughout The Quest. Once you complete a challenge, you will receive a virtual badge and move on to the next level. Participants can sign up individually or make an even bigger impact by joining or creating a virtual team with family and friends. The Quest runs February 1-27th.
"Our community is fiercely committed to raising funds to make a difference for people with dementia, Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers, especially during a Pandemic," said Cathy Barrick, CEO, Alzheimer Society of Ontario. "The Quest provides an opportunity for families to get involved in a fun and creative at-home initiative, and support people who are living with dementia in Ontario, it is a win-win for everyone!"
The network of 29 Alzheimer Societies across Ontario offers a variety of services, including private and family counseling, support groups and programs, educational workshops and referral services. Within two weeks of the first lockdown in March 2020, the Alzheimer Society was able to quickly adapt to offer creative remote solutions for its clients, their families, and caregivers. More funds are required to meet the growing demand for life-changing programs and services. Every dollar raised from The Quest will help ensure essential Alzheimer Society programs and services are available in every Ontario community to everyone who needs assistance.
Alzheimer Disease in Canada By the Numbers
Over 240,000 Ontarians are living with dementia. The number is expected to double in the next 20 years.
Over 500,000 Canadians are currently living with dementia.
912,000 Canadians will be living with dementia in 2030.
25,000 Canadians are diagnosed with dementia every year.
65% of those diagnosed with dementia over the age of 65 are women.
1 in 5 Canadians have experience caring for someone living with dementia.
For more information on The Quest and to register to be a hero, visit www.JoinTheQuest.ca.
ABOUT ALZEHIMER SOCIETY OF ONTARIO The Alzheimer Society is a Federation of 29 community support providers, operating in every corner of Ontario. We support thousands of clients each year, including both caregivers and people living with dementia. For more information, visit www.alzheimer.ca/en/on.
SOURCE Alzheimer Society of Ontario
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Change your mindset and you change your life.
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But I can assure you for every down moment that I have a quickly try and turn it around because when you change your mindset about something you change your entire outlook on life.
Negative feeds negative and POSITIVE feeds POSITIVE.
Choose your battles wisely especially when they are with yourself.
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When it comes to making massive gains, you can do it from anywhere. While you may have relied on outdoor fitness access, sometimes the weather can make that impossible. If you're stuck working out indoors, here are some great tips to help you bulk up quickly.
Decide Your Method of Resistance
When you're bulking up, you're trying to gain as much muscle as possible. While free weights are the most commonly used tactic for bulking up, they're not the only form of resistance out there. Some others include bodyweight exercises and resistance bands. You need to determine what method(s) you're going to use to reach your goal.
Get Your Food in Check
When you're in the bulking phase, you need to ensure that you're getting enough calories to fuel your workout. Far too often, people get too scared of putting on fat. This leads them to undereating. When you're not consuming enough calories to cover what you're burning, your body is going to want to break down your muscle tissue. This is because muscle uses more calories throughout the day than fat stores. To ensure that you're eating enough food, get macro and meal planning ideas from somewhere like Fit Diesel or another of your favorite sites.
Keep the Cardio to a Minimum
While you don't want to cut out cardio completely, you do want to minimize it. Stick to a maximum of one or two days a week. This will ensure that your cardiovascular system stays healthy. Any more than two days a week of cardio can result in burning too many calories. Remember that bulking up is all about consuming lots of calories to build muscle mass. If you're doing too much cardio and burning calories, then your muscles won't have enough fuel to really grow.
Work Each Muscle Group Twice a Week
Every expert tends to have their own routine for bulking up. Some prefer to do full-body workouts, while others prefer to workout different muscle groups on different days. The choice is really up to your preference. Just be sure that you take the time to workout each muscle group at least twice per week.
Bulking up can be a lengthy process that you need to properly prepare for. From choosing what and how much you're going to be eating to determining how often and what type of resistance you're going to be using, there is a lot to consider. Hopefully, the above information has provided you with the necessary direction to move forward.
Global VPN downloads surge to 277 million in 2020, Arab countries lead
According to data based on the VPN Adoption Index by Atlas VPN, Virtual Private Network (VPN) downloads reached 277 million in 2020 worldwide.
A Virtual Private Network hides the user's real IP address and encrypts his browsing traffic. In turn, these changes prevent nosy 3-rd parties such as hackers, ISP (Internet Service Provider), or even the government from tracking the user’s online activities.
Interestingly, the top 4 VPN adopters are Arab countries, which, to be exact, are: The United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. Here, on average, VPNs penetrate 44.75% of the market. In other words, 4 out of 10 citizens in these countries downloaded a Virtual Private Network application in 2020.
Data reveals the fact that the VPN adoption rate correlates with how strict the internet censorship and other online restrictions are in that country. Most of these countries ban any content that is against Islam values or criticizes the government.
COVID-19 impact on VPN usage
Strict internet restrictions are not the only driving force behind the high VPN adoption rate last year.
From February 2020, people started staying at home due to the closure of offices, public venues and the cancellation of public gatherings caused by the pandemic. People began using the internet more often, with many of them choosing to watch TV shows and movies.
But certain streaming services, such as Netflix, BBC, and Amazon Prime, apply geo-restrictions for viewing the content. However, a VPN provides a way to bypass those blockages.
Moreover, in many companies, the majority of employees started working from home. In turn, to protect the company’s data from hackers, employers required their workers to use VPNs.
Rachel Welch, COO of Atlas VPN, shares her insights on how the VPN market shifted in 2020:
“The year 2020 will be remembered as a year when VPNs became mainstream since millions of people shifted to remote work amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Among other things, to access a company's network, most people have to use VPN to protect their as well as their employers’ data.”
National Coalition Of Independent Scientists and Communicators Launch Campaign To Fight Vaccine and COVID-19 Misinformation
TORONTO, Jan. 25, 2021 /CNW/ - A coalition of scientists, communicators and health experts have come together in a nationwide initiative to empower Canadians to work together against misinformation about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines. #ScienceUpFirst is a digital awareness and engagement campaign that will flood and disrupt social media, in an effort to debunk misinformation, and amplify best-in-class science-based content.
This initiative emerged from conversations between Senator Stan Kutcher of Nova Scotia, and Professor Timothy Caulfield, who assembled a growing team of experts. Led by the Canadian Association of Science Centres, COVID-19 Resources Canada, and the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, #ScienceUpFirst is powered by dedicated volunteers and renowned experts in fields such as infectious disease, biological science, genetics, epidemiology and science communications. "Effectively countering the COVID-19 misinformation infodemic is essential to improve the health of all Canadians," says Senator Kutcher.W
There is a marked rise in misinformation and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 vaccines, virus transmission, and government response. The World Health Organization has classified this rise in misinformation as a global infodemic, and it represents a threat to the health and safety of Canadians. e're a collective of concerned scientists, researchers,
"Misinformation is a dire, imminent threat to the lives of all Canadians and is proven to be one of the factors fueling COVID-19 infections, and dissuading Canadians from getting vaccinated," says Timothy Caulfield, Canadian Research Chair in Health Law & Policy, University of Alberta. "The #ScienceUpFirst initiative seeks to help fill an urgent need to beat back misinformation with the truth, and save lives."
#ScienceUpFirst provides support for all Canadians working together against misinformation. Following proven guidelines to tackle misinformation, the coalition will evaluate the best available science-based content already being shared on many platforms and in many languages, and amplify through their channels. As well, with expert input from renowned scientists and researchers, the #ScienceUpFirst initiative will create unique science-based content to share via their social media channels.
"In addition to tackling COVID-19 misinformation, the #ScienceUpFirst initiative will build enduring bridges between scientists, science communicators, community organizations, and local audiences," says Marianne Mader, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Science Centres. "We envision this framework to be used beyond the COVID-19 pandemic to address other types of science misinformation."
"We're calling on all Canadians, from coast to coast to coast, to come together and join us in building a movement that supports science and truth," says Tara Moriarty, Associate Professor of Infectious Disease at University of Toronto, and Co-lead of Covid-19 Resources Canada. "This initiative ensures that all Canadians are empowered to share the best science-based information, knowing that #ScienceUpFirst is here to amplify their dedication and hard work."
There are three distinct ways to join the movement: follow @scienceupfirst onTwitter,Instagram, andFacebook, and engage and share with your networks using the hashtag #ScienceUpFirst; Tag @scienceupfirst in COVID-19 science-based posts AND misinformation posts on all social media channels; and visit #ScienceUpFirst to sign up for a weekly newsletter.
QUICK FACTS
#ScienceUpFirst is a national awareness and engagement initiative that creates, distributes and amplifies best-in-class science-informed content surrounding COVID-19 and the COVID-19 vaccine.
The purpose of this campaign is to debunk misinformation and conspiracy theories related to COVID-19 vaccines, virus transmission, governments' response, etc.
The World Health Organization has declared the rise in misinformation as a global infodemic, and it represents a threat to the Health and Safety of Canadians.
According to a recent study by Carleton University, Almost half of Canadians may believe one or more COVID-19 related conspiracy theories.
Canadians can participate in #ScienceUpFirst on all social media channels, and by registering at www.ScienceUpFirst.com
Over 1200 Canadians have already signed up to volunteer. They include scientists, health workers, science communicators and concerned Canadians.
Recent studies show that by and large, citizens heed factual information even when it refutes their ideological standpoint. See Does Debunking work? Timothy Caulfield et al.
#ScienceUpFirst Partner Organizations
SOURCE Canadian Association of Science Centres
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