Pat Carpenter
Pat Carpenter writes for Precedent Insurance Company. Precedent puts a new spin on health insurance. Learn more at Precedent.com
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Knowing The Right People In Texas - Making Networking Upwardly Mobile
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/4/2008
- Personal Development
- Unrated
Knowing the right individuals in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other great places in Texas really can make your world go around. If you want to go up to the next rung on your career ladder, networking can be an incredible tool to help you reach your goals. It was held to be number one among "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," a self-help book written by Stephen R. Covey in 1989.
Cookies Are Calling In Texas: What You See Is What You Eat
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/4/2008
- Nutrition
- Unrated
Stop fighting it! You know you're going to do it. Don't you see that luscious, Macadamia-nut-chocolate-chip-brownie-fudge-topped ooey, gooey cookie right there? I know you do. Yep, it's just a matter of time before that little sugar-packed morsel pops in your mouth and fluffs out your belly.
Texans Need To Add Balance To Their Work Lives
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Many individuals who work and live in Austin, Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, may find that their work lives and personal lives are out of balance, with their stress levels running high. If that's the case with you, it's important to reclaim control of your life.
Getting Married In Texas Could Mean Getting Fit First
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Women's Issues
- Unrated
Walking down the aisle in Texas might mean finding the perfect dress, the best hair stylist, and the right makeup. But today's brides are adding another item to their list before saying "I do" - getting in the best shape of their lives.
Playing Competitive Checkers in Texas
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Recreation and Leisure
- Unrated
Youths in Austin, Dallas, Houston and other locations in Texas play checkers more often than chess. If you're an individual who's a serious checker player, you sometimes have to defend your position that checkers is better than chess! Of course, both games have merit, but here are some of checkers finer points.
Texans Need To Stop Their Denial
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
Denial isn't a river that runs through Egypt. It's an emotional state that many individuals in Austin, Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas put themselves through on a daily basis. For many individuals, denial is an unconscious coping mechanism which grants a person time to adjust to a distressing situation.
Spirituality Helps Texans With Stress Relief
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Wellness
- Unrated
There are certain activities that can reduce stress which are very tangible, including exercise, eating healthier and developing and nurturing friendships. But many individuals in Austin, Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas also find that looking within themselves can help them manage the difficult times.
Drinking May Reduce The Risk Of Certain Diseases
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Health
- Unrated
Heavy drinking may lead to more than alcoholism, according to recent studies. A report appearing online, to be published later in a print version of The International Journal of Cancer, revealed that women who drink an average of more than two alcoholic beverages a day double their chances of being diagnosed with endometrial cancer, compared with those who drink ...
Free Treatment For Diabetics In Texas: Exercise
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Diabetes
- Unrated
Well, well, well. I do believe we finally have a winner: free therapy for the growing number of those with diabetes. It turns out there are few excuses for diabetics -- or any of us, for that matter -- not to exercise. According to recent reports, nearly any form of exercise benefits the long-term control of blood sugar levels, be it aerobic, weight/resistance training, or both.
There, There, Texans: Breakin' Up May Not Be So Hard to Do, After All
- By Pat Carpenter
- Published 01/3/2008
- Psychology
- Unrated
I distinctly remember my first real breakup, experienced during that adventurous, turbulent, and notorious freshman year of college. I had just moved away from my tiny, Midwestern hometown to seek my degree at a large university out of state.