Comments on: Are you suffering from a TERMINAL case of “The I Can’ts”? http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/ Natural medicine info. Naturopathic physician, Dr. Nicole Sundene, answers your natural medicine health questions at the kitchen table! Diet, weight loss, herbal medicine, exercise, fat burning, health, nutrition, and preventative medicine research! Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:40:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: lvs http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1903 lvs Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:06:28 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1903 First of all thanks for submitting your post to my top three blogs competition on blogcatalog....I loved this blog...I am definitely going to be more honest with myself from now on :) ...it is my health after all :) Your line says it all: Much of what we limit ourselves with by using the phrase “I can’t” is more accurately “I won’t” or “I don’t want to…” I am still evaluating the other submissions...will let you know about my picks soon! First of all thanks for submitting your post to my top three blogs competition on blogcatalog….I loved this blog…I am definitely going to be more honest with myself from now on :) …it is my health after all :)

Your line says it all:
Much of what we limit ourselves with by using the phrase “I can’t” is more accurately “I won’t” or “I don’t want to…”

I am still evaluating the other submissions…will let you know about my picks soon!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1433 Dr. Nicole Tue, 03 Jun 2008 18:48:44 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1433 Hi Dr. Ben- glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by. Aren't weeds our friends though? LOL "The only difference between a weed and a flower is judgment" Hi Dr. Ben- glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping by.

Aren’t weeds our friends though? LOL

“The only difference between a weed and a flower is judgment”

]]> By: drben http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1350 drben Fri, 30 May 2008 05:56:09 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1350 Great post Dr Nicole - about time a doc gets to the real core issues before doling out the meds. There is a cool quote from some cool person - Ill murder it but the gist is "Think of positive thoughts and you'll grow flowers Think of negative thoughts and you'll grow weeds'' Intention is HUGE. Ever read/see/watch Dr Bruce Lipton's stuff? You gotta! The New Biology - watch it/read it. Keep it comin Doc! Dr Ben Great post Dr Nicole - about time a doc gets to the real core issues before doling out the meds.

There is a cool quote from some cool person - Ill murder it but the gist is
“Think of positive thoughts and you’ll grow flowers
Think of negative thoughts and you’ll grow weeds”

Intention is HUGE.

Ever read/see/watch Dr Bruce Lipton’s stuff? You gotta!
The New Biology - watch it/read it.

Keep it comin Doc!

Dr Ben

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1324 Jennifer Thu, 29 May 2008 02:38:30 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1324 A pot of coffee a day! Yikes, that is scarey, but I know some people do it. An insulated mug full a few days a week serves me well. My dad makes it so strong that one cup equals a whole pot! :) I hope he doesn't drink the whole pot! A pot of coffee a day! Yikes, that is scarey, but I know some people do it. An insulated mug full a few days a week serves me well. My dad makes it so strong that one cup equals a whole pot! :) I hope he doesn’t drink the whole pot!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1323 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:57:53 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1323 Hi Lori- Oh my gosh! You are very right about the "I'll try's" although I am BIG on just trying to be better. A lot of time I will hear that "I'll try" sighed back at me and just know that there is no trying that will be had. I wish I could just show people how much healthier they would be if they actually did try. Hmmm...maybe I need a crystal ball. ;) Hi Lori- Oh my gosh! You are very right about the “I’ll try’s” although I am BIG on just trying to be better. A lot of time I will hear that “I’ll try” sighed back at me and just know that there is no trying that will be had. I wish I could just show people how much healthier they would be if they actually did try. Hmmm…maybe I need a crystal ball. ;)

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1322 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:56:22 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1322 Hi Formerly fun- what a great way to make changes. One day at a time. "today I won't eat fried food" "today I won't drink alcohol" baby steps is the way to go. Thanks for reminding everyone!!! Hi Formerly fun- what a great way to make changes. One day at a time. “today I won’t eat fried food” “today I won’t drink alcohol” baby steps is the way to go. Thanks for reminding everyone!!!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1321 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:55:03 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1321 Hi Marelisa- what a great (although tragic) example! Hi Marelisa- what a great (although tragic) example!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1320 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:54:12 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1320 Hi Jennifer-I agree. I think coffee in organic healthy moderation is fine as both coffee and alcohol have been part of human culture for quite a long time. If you need to drink a pot of coffee a day though it probably is not good for your stomach lining or adrenal glands! Yikes. Hi Jennifer-I agree. I think coffee in organic healthy moderation is fine as both coffee and alcohol have been part of human culture for quite a long time. If you need to drink a pot of coffee a day though it probably is not good for your stomach lining or adrenal glands! Yikes.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1319 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:52:26 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1319 Hi Doc KC! I think "I don't want to" is so much more realistic. Agreed! Hi Doc KC! I think “I don’t want to” is so much more realistic. Agreed!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1318 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:51:47 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1318 Hi Aleksander! thanks for getting on Chris' case. Now I can take the day off! Hi Aleksander! thanks for getting on Chris’ case. Now I can take the day off!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1317 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:51:11 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1317 Hi Erin- I know you can do it! I know you can... Hi Erin- I know you can do it! I know you can…

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1316 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:50:47 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1316 Hi Shilpan- I am glad I could return the favor! I always get a great dose of positivity over at http://successsoul.com THANK YOU!! Hi Shilpan- I am glad I could return the favor! I always get a great dose of positivity over at http://successsoul.com THANK YOU!!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1315 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:49:51 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1315 Hi Sean- I would like to retire and just travel around and blog about my adventures. Would you like to fundraise for that too? Hi Sean- I would like to retire and just travel around and blog about my adventures. Would you like to fundraise for that too?

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1314 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:48:59 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1314 Hi Pentad- well you know with the prices of gasoline and food on the rise we should raise the price of our "I can'ts" too don't you think? Hi Pentad- well you know with the prices of gasoline and food on the rise we should raise the price of our “I can’ts” too don’t you think?

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1313 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:48:17 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1313 Hi Joe! Anytime...thank you for doing the work! Now I am proud. Hi Joe! Anytime…thank you for doing the work! Now I am proud.

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1312 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:47:27 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1312 Hi Tim- you are much too kind to your clients. ;) Hi Tim- you are much too kind to your clients. ;)

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1311 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:46:59 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1311 Hi Barbara- Oh dear now I am going to have to charge you for that! LOL I guess the compliment cancels the "I can't" out though. You are soooooooo sneaky!! Hi Barbara- Oh dear now I am going to have to charge you for that! LOL I guess the compliment cancels the “I can’t” out though. You are soooooooo sneaky!!

]]> By: Dr. Nicole http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1310 Dr. Nicole Wed, 28 May 2008 23:46:15 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1310 Hi JD- I agree completely. Sometimes we are less productive when we don't just take one task at a time. I try to just focus on one thing at a time and enjoy the process of doing it so that I can be happy while I am accomplishing my goals. Still tough though at those times when things are overwhelming... Hi JD- I agree completely. Sometimes we are less productive when we don’t just take one task at a time. I try to just focus on one thing at a time and enjoy the process of doing it so that I can be happy while I am accomplishing my goals. Still tough though at those times when things are overwhelming…

]]> By: jccorley http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1292 jccorley Wed, 28 May 2008 20:34:20 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1292 I have been reading, and enjoying, your posts! I have been reading, and enjoying, your posts!

]]> By: Lori | BetweenUs Girls.info http://www.kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1291 Lori | BetweenUs Girls.info Wed, 28 May 2008 18:45:06 +0000 http://kitchentablemedicine.com/are-you-suffering-from-a-terminal-case-of-the-i-cants/#comment-1291 Dr. Nicole, You're sounding like a therapist (and being trained as one myself, I mean that as a compliment just in case you were wondering!). I'll do you one better though. You should not only outlaw "I can't" but also challenge every "I'll try" you hear. "I'll try" is simply polite code for "I can't" or "I'm too embarassed to admit that I just don't wanna." I had a professor in grad school (a psychologist) who would never accept an "I'll try" from us. His response, burned into my brain along with many of his other meaningful catch-phrases, was always "Are you going to try, or are you going to do it?" Committment to a goal is the first step along the path toward reaching it. Without committment you're doomed before you even begin. As always, this was a great and meaningful post. I only wish I had more time to read!! Dr. Nicole,

You’re sounding like a therapist (and being trained as one myself, I mean that as a compliment just in case you were wondering!). I’ll do you one better though. You should not only outlaw “I can’t” but also challenge every “I’ll try” you hear. “I’ll try” is simply polite code for “I can’t” or “I’m too embarassed to admit that I just don’t wanna.”

I had a professor in grad school (a psychologist) who would never accept an “I’ll try” from us. His response, burned into my brain along with many of his other meaningful catch-phrases, was always “Are you going to try, or are you going to do it?” Committment to a goal is the first step along the path toward reaching it. Without committment you’re doomed before you even begin.

As always, this was a great and meaningful post. I only wish I had more time to read!!

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