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ARe YoU ReAdY foR
2010?
CH is giViNg YoU tHe
top 10
tips foR ‘10
to do it
RigHt!
SCHOOL
A CH Ex C l u s i vE intErviEw
Gyrls
pop's NeWest seNsAtioNs ARe MoRe tHAN MAKiNg tHe gRAde!
JANUARY 2010 Vol. 38

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Dear Students,
Re-evaluations come spiraling in with a new year.
Eagerness to get rid of bad habits and a thought out
list of the re-invention of the new you and new rules are
given life. the message I would like to deliver in this letter
is I would like students to take the time to list 10 great
qualities you had in 2009. I would like the focus to be on
enhancing some of the old and mixing it with some of your
new views and with your new chapter 2010. For years, I
always focused on long term goals. I have realized with
experience that the best goal I can have is short term.
My main resolution now every year is to focus on the day. I focus on making sure
every day I smile and I laugh at least once.
this month CH focuses on 2010 tips from sports to fashion to health. CH has
dedicated the entire issue to 2010 with top ten tips for each category to help you
brainstorm.
Just for fun, below are a few of some of your peer’s resolutions.
“Si n c e laSt year w a S a b it r o c k y for m e i j u S t w a n t 2010 to b e better t h a n laSt. So m y new
ye a r S reSolution iS to h a v e a better year!”
Mike, Los Angeles
“i w a n t to b e a better S t u d e n t t h a n i w a S laSt year. no m o r e S l a c k i n g off in 2010!”
Sharon, Sherman Oaks
“my new ye a r S reSolution iS to Save m o r e m o n e y!”
Samantha, Los Angeles
“th iS iS m y laSt year in h i g h School a n d for m y new ye a r S reSolution i w a n t to g e t i n t o a g r e a t
School a n d g e t a job.”
Jonathan, Los Angeles
May you have a healthy and blessed New Year!
Sincerely,
Coline Witt

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EYOND tHE bELL
by Nyvia Weathersby

ELL HIGH
SCHOOL’S
Rock Band
tAKES tHE
ACt ON tHE ROAD
b y Stu Se m i g r a n of ed u c a r e
Bell High School’s band, aptly named “Rock band”, prepares to perform at a local
children’s hospital as part of a community outreach component of their beyond
the bell “tAKE ACtION” High School Leadership Campaign. bell High is one of
twenty-five high schools participating in a citywide leadership campaign. Students
at each site are actively organizing civic awareness campaigns and producing
talent shows and performing arts festivals, with the winners from these events going on
to represent their schools at a spectacular culmination event at UCLA Ackerman Union
at the end of the school year.
Rock band decided to take the show on the road after a successful school site concert.
Months of preparation and hours of rehearsing were culminated with a two-hour
performance in the auditorium. Performing a set seemingly dedicated to the beatles,
the band impressively covered the entire Abbey Road album as well as other songs from
the sixties. A sense of pride and accomplishment could be read on each band member’s
face as they finished the last song of their set. the crowd’s warm reception was a
pleasant surprise, as all the songs dated back to a time before most of the audience
was born.
Looking to recreate that feeling, the performers have decided to venture out and put on
small shows within their community. First stop, the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital when
school reconvenes after Winter break. “Performing at a children’s hospital will provide
entertainment but more importantly foster creativity and awareness of those in greater
need”, says the after school site coordinator Gerardo Mungaray. He goes on to say,
“enthusiasm and spirit around campus is on the rise because the leadership campaign
students are so visible and proactive.” this positive presence has led to excitement felt
campus-wide, as students look for more ways to “take Action” on school grounds and in
the neighboring community. One way is the start of a mentoring program to be facilitated
by leadership students. Seniors will take freshmen under their wings and students from
all four grades will provide guidance to middle school students.
Clearly, bell High School leadership students look to have their voices heard not only on
campus but also in the surrounding neighborhood. taking matters into their own hands,
they have found ways to spread positivity and hope through the arts and civic events.
Kudos to bell High School!
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School
Gyrls
by Jazmine Sanchez class of 2011 and Osiris trejo class of 2010
the School Gyrls: Mandy, Jaque, Monica.

th e Sc h o o l gy r l S a r e t h e r e a l t h i n g w h e n it c o m e S to Sweet h i g h S c h o o l StudentS. co m p o S e d o f ma n d y a.k.a. ma n d y ra i n (15), ja c q u e, p r o n o u n c e d “ja c k i e,”
a.k.a. ja c q u e ni m b l e (15) a n d mo n i c a a.k.a. mo’ mo n e y (16), t h e S e t h r e e p i n t Sized p o p S t a r S p a c k m a j o r c h a r iS m a a n d t a l e n t i n t o a n a d o r a b l e adoleScent
p a c k a g e. th o u g h b a r e l y o l d e n o u g h to d r i v e, t h e S e y o u n g l a d i eS a r e SeaSoned p r o f e S S i o n a lS, w i t h o v e r twenty y e a r S o f a c t i n g, S i n g i n g a n d d a n c i n g experience
c o m b i n e d. all p r o f e S S i o n a l l y t r a i n e d t r i p l e threatS, t h e g r o u p officially f o r m e d in november 2008 a n d h a v e been h a r d a t w o r k ever S i n c e. th e i r d e b u t a l b u m
u n d e r t h e iS l a n d def ja m imprint iS d u e o u t t h iS y e a r a n d a Self titled, f u l l l e n g t h f e a t u r e film, written a n d directed b y ni c k ca n n o n, recently w r a p p e d a n d
centerS entirely a r o u n d t h e t h r e e teen S t a r S. am o n g t h e film’S f e a t u r e c a m e o S i n c l u d e reverend ru n, ju S t i n bieber, kriStina deba r g e, So u l j a bo y, an g i e St o n e a n d
o t h e r S. th e Sc h o o l gy r l S m o v i e iS S l a t e d to a i r o n ni c k e l o d e o n in fe b r u a r y 2010.
in t h e f o l l o w i n g interview, ch f i n dS o u t a t t h e e n d o f t h e i r h u g e r e S u m e a r e Still SaSSy teenage g i r lS w h o S h a r e a l o v e f o r S h o p p i n g, f a S h i o n a n d roller c o a S t e r S.
CH: Ho w d i d t H E n A m E sC H o o l Gy r l s C o m E A b o u t?
Sg: Sc h o o l gy r l S c a m e a b o u t w h e n ni c k t o o k m e (ma n d y) f r o m ni c k e l o d e o n’S
“St a r ca m p ”, mo n i c a, f r o m “ja m-x ki dS”, diScovered ja c q u e, a n d p u t u S a l l
together to f o r m a Su p e r g r o u p!
CH: wH A t is it l i kE w o r k i nG w i tH niC k CA n n o n?
Sg: we l o v e w o r k i n g w i t h ni c k ca n n o n b e c a u S e h e’S a poSitive i n f l u e n c e. he
liveS a c l e a n life. he’S determined, h e’S f o c u S e d, h e’S a poSitive p e r S o n a n d iS
a l o t o f f u n to b e a r o u n d!
CH: witH dE s t i n y’s CH i l d, tlC A n d CHEEtAH Gi r l s H o w d o E s sC H o o l
Gy r l s diffErEntiAtE A s A G i r l G r o u p?
Sg: we a r e different b e c a u S e e a c h o f u S h a S o u r o w n Style a n d p e r S o n a l i t y.
we feel l i k e j u S t a b o u t every g i r l in am e r i c a a n d a r o u n d t h e w o r l d c a n
r e l a t e to o n e o f u S.
CH: wH A t is A d A y in t H E lifE o f sC H o o l Gy r l s?
Sg: dependS o n w h i c h d a y y o u’r e t a l k i n g a b o u t! So m e d a y S w e ’r e f l y i n g to
e x o t i c p l a c e S to p e r f o r m live, p o S e f o r p i c t u r eS, a n d b e treated l i k e princeSSeS.
ot h e r d a y S w e a r e texting, w o r k i n g o u t, d o i n g v o c a l o r d a n c e t r a i n i n g…o r
c l e a n i n g m y r o o m!
CH: wH A t w o u l d y o u s A y y o u r f A v o r i tE s o n G is CollECtivEly o n t H E
A l b u m?
Sg: it’S h a r d to p i c k a f a v o r i t e, w e l o v e t h e m all! bu t w e l o v e “So m e t h i n g
l i k e a pa r t y,” m a i n l y b e c a u S e it’S So m u c h f u n to d a n c e to!
CH: wH E n is y o u r A l b u m C o m i nG o u t?
Sg: ou r a l b u m iS c o m i n g o u t S h o r t l y a f t e r t h e m o v i e...reServe your’S
today!! l o l
CH: wH A t is t H E film ‘sC H o o l Gy r l s’ A b o u t?
Sg: it’S a b o u t t h r e e everyday h i g h S c h o o l g i r lS d e a l i n g w i t h c l i q u eS, l e a r n i n g
to b e t r u e to themSelveS, a n d m a y b e k i c k i n’ a little b u t t o n t h e d a n c e tip.
CH: Ho w is it w o r k i nG w i tH Ju s t i n biEbEr?
Sg: ju S t i n bieber w a S S u p e r f u n to b e a r o u n d. he iS w h a t y o u See iS w h a t
y o u g e t t y p e o f g u y. he’S d o w n to e a r t h a n d v e r y f u n n y!
CH: wH A t w A s it l i kE w o r k i nG w i tH Artists y o u r A G E?
Sg: we l i k e d w o r k i n g w i t h artiStS o u r a g e, b e c a u S e y o u creatively feed o f f
e a c h o t h e r a n d r iS e to t h e level o f t h e p e o p l e y o u a r e w o r k i n g w i t h, w h i c h
iS really g o o d
CH: is t H E r E A ‘t H E m E ’ f o r t H E A l b u m, w H A t C A n f A n s ExpECt?
Sg: th e t h e m e iS a b o u t t h e liveS o f y o u n g w o m e n . th e S o n g S a r e a b o u t l o v e,
cheaterS, h a t e r S, a n d h a v i n g f u n. fa n S c a n expect a n a l b u m w i t h a l o t o f
different t y p e S o f m u S i c o n it. no t w o t r a c k S S o u n d t h e S a m e .
CH: wH A t t y p E o f m u s iC A l G E n r E w o u l d y o u C A t E G o r i zE sC H o o l Gy r l s
u n d E r?
Sg: po p/ro c k-- itS f u n, c a t c h y, a n d h i g h energy.
CH: do y o u fEEl t H A t y o u’r E m i s s i nG o u t o n t H E ‘H iG H s C H o o l’ o r ‘m i d d lE
s C H o o l’ ExpEriEnCE w H E n y o u d o i n dE p E n d E n t s t u d y?
Sg: w e d o n o t feel l i k e w e a r e miSSing o u t o n t h e h i g h S c h o o l experience. i
h a d m y S h a r e o f t h o S e d a y S, a n d So i’d l i k e to l e a v e t h e d r a m a in t h e fictional
w o r l d o n Screen. no d r a m a z o n e!
CH: wH A t A r E s o m E o f y o u r G o A l s A s A y o u n G G r o u p?
Sg: to b e a h o u S e h o l d n a m e !
CH: wH A t A d v iC E w o u l d y o u G i vE o t H E r y o u n G Artists?
Sg: Stay t r u e to you, a n d w h e n you t h i n k you can’t t r a i n a n y m o r e, t r a i n h a r d e r,
a n d never Stop believing t h a t you can d o a n y t h i n g you p u t y o u r m i n d to.
CH: wH o A r E s o m E o f y o u r m u s iC A l i n f l uE n C E s?
Sg: ma r i a h ca r e y, chriStina ag u i l e r a, la d y gaga, br i t n e y Sp e a r S,
ry d z n r t iS t, bo y S to men, ho n o r So c i e t y, a n d de b b i e gi bS o n.
CH: is t H E r E A p A r t o f t H E i n d u s t r y o r y o u r w o r k t H A t y o u d r E A d to d o?
Sg: not looking f o r w a r d f r o m b e i n g away f r o m m y loved o n e S on l o n g t r i pS.
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12

it’s
the beginning of the year and you’re super excited to make the new
year mean a new you … but where do you start? And maybe even
more importantly how do you make sure your resolutions haven’t
fizzled before the months end? Most New Year’s resolutions are easier said (or
written) than done but whatever it is, you’re attitude should be bRING It ON! there
is nothing quite like a good old fashioned challenge to see what you’re made of; to
push the boundaries and test your limits. It is ONLY when we overcome these trials
that we get to reap the sweetest rewards. Here are 10 tips on how to do it right.
1.
deCide WHAt YoU ReALLY WANt.
Focusing on what is the most important
thing to you can help you really succeed in getting what you’re after. Write
down all the reasons why getting your behind in gear and getting a handle on
your New Year’s resolution will help you. Remind yourself by reviewing these
reasons regularly and by putting them up in visible locations in your daily life. If
you don’t even have a clear picture of why you want to do something then there
will be motivational problems. Above all, aim for things that are truly important
to you, not what you think you ought to do or what others expect of you.
2.
Be ReAListiC by setting achievable goals. Winning the lottery, for example, is
out of your grasp and making sweeping declarations like “I will lose 50 pounds
in two months” will just set you up for failure. but a more attainable goal such
as I’d like to lose 10 or 15 pounds will give you a better chance for success.
3.
desCRiBe YoUR ResoLUtioNs in specific terms. Instead of “I don’t want to be
lazy,” try “I want to exercise regularly” or “I will cut down on my television watching.”
4.
BReAK doWN LARge goALs into smaller ones. For instance, commit to losing
weight by resolving to walk 30 minutes every day and improve your eating habits.
5.
fiNd ALteRNAtiVes to a behavior that you want to change, and make
this part of your resolution plan. Replace an old habit with another
habit to make it easier to transition into your new lifestyle choice.
6.
doN’t oVeRLoAd YoURseLf. It’s difficult enough for the average
person to follow through on one ambitious New Year’s resolution; why
saddle yourself with three or four? Choose the most pressing issue
at hand (getting better grades, making new friends, improving your
relationship with your parents) and concentrate on that. trying to do
everything simultaneously practically guarantees failure across the board.
7.
teLL eVeRYoNe YoU KNoW and anyone who will listen. Look at it
this way: the more people to whom you announce your resolution, the
more people there will be to push you along if you fall behind. there’s no
shame in seeking help if you can’t accomplish your resolution on your own.
8.
ReWARd YoURseLf. Following through on a New Year’s resolution
is rarely easy, so definitely applaud yourself when you manage to stick
it out. If you’ve resolved to shop less, treat yourself for not buying
those shoes by springing for a steaming hot cappuccino at the mall.
9.
WAit UNtiL YoU ARe ReAdY.
Sometimes the best way to
accomplish a New Year’s resolution is to make it at a time of
year of your choosing, instead of one dictated by the calendar.
10.
doN’t QUit. No one is perfect. If you fall off the horse, get back on. If you
fail, try again. It’s never too late make a resolution or try again to keep one!
10 Tips to Help Make and KEEP your 2010 Resolutions
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14
Select Clothing Items by Papaya
by Ivette Navarro class of 2010

do you want your style to reflect an all new you in the new year but your budget won’t seem to let it happen?
Want the latest trendsetting looks you see on the stars but can’t manage the sky-high prices for designer
labels? Never fear Celebrity High is here with 10 tips to revamp your style without breaking the bank!
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Don’t be afraid to sHop sALes! Clearance items and sales can provide deep discounts that can help you
get more clothes for less money; especially for basics which you can wear multiple times in multiple ways.
BUY MoRe BAsiCs. It’s tempting to spend the $300 you have saved for your “going out gear”, but chances
are that sparkly dress will spend the rest of 2010 in your closet. Instead of paying a lot for trendy, flashy pieces,
invest in the basics: a few good pairs of jeans, some stylish knee-high boots, a blazer, tank tops, black leggings, etc.
UpdAte YoUR HAiRstYLe.
Your hair is one of the first things people see when they look at you and one of the
easiest to change on a budget. these days, almost anything goes except maybe a short-haired, curly perm (aka the
old lady ‘do). Cut it, color it, maybe even experiment with a wig or just look in front of the mirror one day and practice
some great hairstyles. You can look through magazines for styles you may like. the only limit is your own creativity!
LooK to tHe stARs. Celebrities are often a source for the latest fashions. Check out magazines, blogs,
celebrity images and more. trendy stores such as Forever 21, American Apparel and Urban Outfitters are
great for finding the latest fashions at a fraction of the price celebrities usually pay for their trendsetting gear.
get BoLd. Adding bright colors or an “unplain” piece can really add style to pieces you already have. Girls can
try a flashy bag or big bright earrings. both guys and girls can try some fancy footwear. If you’re considering
adding a piece don’t be afraid to take your existing outfit with you to make sure you’ve got a good match.
get CReAtiVe! Getting tired of wearing the same old thing or looking like everyone else? You don’t have
to spend a ton of money or shop for hours to get a whole new wardrobe. Instead of getting new clothes
or throwing out your old ones, why not try recycling them? Pick one item and think creatively about if you
can embellish it in some way (paint, beads, extra fabric, trim, lengthen it, etc.) or if you can deconstruct
it into something else (take off sleeves, shorten it, slash it for peek-a-boo effect with or without fabric
underneath, iron on a transfer that you printed from your computer, etc). You can find inspiration on the
internet and in magazines as well as how-to’s. - there are lots of ideas and how-to’s out there! the point
is you can make something that is uniquely yours and that you just love. then when someone gives you a
compliment, or asks you where you got that amazing shirt/dress/etc., proudly say “I made it myself!”
ReCYCLe YoUR CLotHes. Invite all of your friends over for a night, and tell them to bring clothes
they are tired of and swap! (sharing clothes with friends could double your wardrobe!) Sell or give away
the items that don’t fit or that you don’t wear. You can also find a local, second-hand consignment store,
and take them there. Usually these stores give you the option of receiving cash or in-store credit for your
items that sell. If you bring in clothes to consign every time you visit the store, you will most likely have
credit the next time you come in, and can establish a monthly or bi-monthly wardrobe rotation without
spending any money. try stores like buffalo Exchange, Goodwill, or Salvation Army. these store’s will buy
your clothes, or accept them as a donation, and also sell vintage clothes that are in pretty good condition.
ResURReCt oLd pieCes . Look in your closet and in your dresser drawers you may
be surprised by clothes you have that you’ve forgotten about. Get out your mirror and
spend a day mixing and matching outfits in new ways. try different accessories and shoes.
Resurrect old pieces and consider others that you can transform with a little creativity.
get gRooMed foR good stYLe . take care of yourself. Life is all in the details. Sometimes looking like you
simply care about your appearance goes a long way in the style department. Scour the internet for beauty tips.
You don’t necessarily need really expensive makeup to achieve a celebrity look. Find a good regimen for your
skin. Remember to wash your face twice a day as well as exfoliate with a scrub once a week you can also find
great over-the-counter home facial kits. Moisturize your skin every night and drink lots of water for healthy
flawless skin. Good grooming and hygiene skills such as clean hair, showering/bathing and taking care of
your skin, teeth and nails can improve your outlook, help to keep you healthy and will keep you stylish in 2010.
10 Tips to REvaMP youR STylE (on a budget) in 2010
15 10.
doN’t Be AfRAid to expeRiMeNt.
If you want, opt for leggings instead of jeans. Dare to
be daring! be different and exciting. Nothing is more stylish or exciting than confidence and
individuality. Walk upright, be proud of who you are. You are a star in your own way. Everyone
might own Uggs, and a Coach purse, but true style is unique. Make the effort to wear something
that expresses who you are every day, and never buy something just because everyone else did. 15

16 by Ethan Segura class of 2010

Teens
play sports to have fun, learn and improve their skills, be with friends,
succeed or win and even to become physically fit. Those who play usually
get all of these benefits from sports, but there are secret benefits to athletics
that most don’t realize they get as well. Participants benefit in various ways physically, personally
and even socially. Sports can help you develop skills and talents that will be very valuable for your
life ahead. So whether you’re already participating in a sport, considering joining one or maybe
never even thought about it before, here are the 10 secret benefits of playing a high school sport.
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Sports have HiddeN HeALtH BeNefits. Some benefits of sports are obvious; like improving fitness and maintaining a
healthy weight. but playing sports when you’re young can reduce the risk of certain health problems later in life as well as
establish lifelong habits for good health. Sure, you can get these benefits from any type of exercise. but if you have trouble
getting to the gym, there may be more incentive to show up and play if you know your coaches or teammates depend on you.
Playing
sports builds seLf-CoNfideNCe. teens involved in athletics feel better about themselves, both physically and
socially. It helps to build confidence when you see your skills improving and your goals becoming reality. Other esteemboosting
benefits of sports participation include getting in shape, maintaining a healthy weight, and making new friends.
Exercise
can CUt tHe pRessURe. Playing sports can help you deal with pressure since exercise is a
natural mood lifter and a great way to relieve stress and fight depression. Sports can help you literally run
off the tension that’s accumulated in your muscles. Many people report better grades and an increased
ability to concentrate when they move. Some colleges even encourage exercise during test times as stress
relief for students. Plus, when you are on a team, you have friends who support you both on and off the field.
VALUiNg pRepARAtioN.
Sports increase self-discipline and the awareness of the value of preparation which can lead
to better grades and better work habits later in life. Competitive athletes learn the importance of effort, being prepared
(mentally and physically), and enlightened risk-taking. they see that raw physical talent is not always sufficient to win the game,
but that preparation is essential. this includes mental preparation (staying focused) and physical fitness as well as practicing
the plays with their teammates in team sports. they learn to evaluate risk versus reward. Another invaluable lesson is
discovering that mistakes are part of learning; they signal that a particular approach is unsuccessful and you must try another.
ResiLieNCe. Sports provide an unparalleled model for dealing with disappointment and misfortune. Young
athletes learn to handle adversity, whether it’s picking themselves up after losing a big game or not getting as many
minutes as they wanted. they find ways to deal with losing and go on, because there’s another big game next week
or next year. they figure out what to do to get what they want for themselves. they put in extra time on fitness
or work on specific weaknesses in their game (long-ball trapping, hitting to the opposite field, looking the ball into
their hands). People can find their internal drive through training and hard work, but adversity really brings it out.
teAMWoRK. Working with coaches, trainers, and teammates to win games and meet goals is great practice
for success later in life. being a team player can make it easier to work with others and solve problems,
whether on the field or in the workplace. On a team, you will learn about cooperation, camaraderie, give-andtake.
You learn that you don’t have to like someone in order to work together toward a common goal. You can also
discover that you can work for people you don’t respect and still be productive, improve your skills, and have fun.
tiMe MANAgeMeNt. Young athletes learn to manage their time productively. they know they have to get their
homework done, so they learn not to waste time (some of them even quit watching television and hanging out at the
mall). they plan ahead and even figure out they have to eat well and get a good night’s sleep. Countless athletes, in school
and the workplace, say that being an athlete taught them discipline that is invaluable in their lives on and off the field.
LoNg-teRM tHiNKiNg. Athletes learn the fundamental lesson of sacrificing immediate gratification for long-term
gain. this is the basis for personal success as well as for civilization in general, and no lesson can be more valuable.
LeAdeRsHip oppoRtUNities. team sports offer a rare opportunity to serve as leaders. teens can be in a position to
assess the strengths and weaknesses of their various teammates and help to maximize their strengths and compensate for
their weaknesses. they can minimize conflicts among players. they can reinforce values such as, fair play, hard work, mental
preparation, by speaking up when appropriate and setting a good example. they can also take the initiative in arranging for team
dress on game days, organizing team dinners or team movie nights, and inviting teachers and administrators to their games.
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MAKe NeW fRieNds. Sports are a social activity. team sports are obviously done with other people, but
even individual sports are often done as a team (tennis, golf, track) and as such athletes develop relationships
with their teammates. Sports can also be a way to meet a variety of kids from different backgrounds. Sports
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by Cristion taylor class of 2012

it’s
time to go directly to the sources in 2010! If you’ve been ‘googling’ tips for
happiness and health we’ve got you covered. The New Year calls for a new way of
thinking about health and wellness. Check out how the experts weigh in.
“Wellness is a verb. Think of healTh noT as a
TargeT buT as a journey ThaT has no end”
james beckerman, Md
“Ge t a p h y s i c a l in 2010! an d
t h o s e w h o h a v e h a d r e G u l a r
c h e c k u p s s h o u l d n o t s t o p !”
-Joseph ZuckerMan, Md
“Happiness is tHe least k n o w n HealtH tip. it’s n o t tHat unHappy people will
always live s H o r t e r lives. But wHen an individual Has a Happy life tHat is well
Balanced witH f a m i l y, l o v e, a great career and interesting HoBBies, tHey will
live l o n g e r.”
-pascal goldscHmidt, md
“La ug h a L ot —w h y ? It w I L L p ut y o u In th e r Ig h t m o o d to n ot
ta k e L If e so ser Io u sL y. we s pe n t ye a r s s t u d y In g c or t Is oL,
a n d w h e n y o u L a ug h s tr e ss h o r m on e s pL um m e t”
Have a rich social life.
“Use your head. The secret to living a healthy
life starts with a healthy mind that must be
maintained throughout your life. It’s gotta be
worked
.”
-Pa m e l a Peeke mD
“Think of solutions, not problems.”
“Listen to relaxing, uplifting music”
“Al w A y s h A v e c o n f i d e n c e. if y o u d o n’t h A v e c o n f i d e n c e, y o u ’ll
A l w A y s f i n d A w A y n o t t o w i n.”
cA r l le w i s, ol y m p i c At h l e t e
“Th e r e a r e n o s e c r e T s T o s u c c e s s. IT
Is T h e r e s u l T o f p r e p a r a T Io n, h a r d
w o r k ,l e a r n In g f r o m f a Il u r e”
10 ti p s t o f i n d HEalTH a n d haPPiNeSS i n 2010
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