The Basics of Using Your Mind Properly
Out of all of the practical and easy things you can start doing right now, you should start with.avoiding all negative self-talk. Negative self-talk includes self-defeating phrases like, “I try,” “I can’t,” and “I don’t know.” One of the worst forms of negative self-talk is what are called negative affirmations. These are “I am” statements […]
Keep kids’ minds and bodies active this summer via programs and classes
For children, summer is a paradise of freedom from the confines of school. For 2 ½ glorious months, the world is their oyster and they can finally do what they want to do when they want to do it. For parents, it can be a time of panic as they try to find something – […]
Alano Club in Provo offers help for those struggling with drug addiction
In May 2022, a small group of sober alcoholics and drug addicts saw a need for additional resources to support recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. This group of people, sober alcoholics and drug addicts from the local community got together to establish and serve as board members of a new non-profit organization called the […]
Payson High School’s Tallin Kunz takes home 5A State swimming title
Tallin Kunz, a Senior at Payson High School, took first at the Utah State 5A Championship Swim Meet in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 56.69. This is the first state title that the Payson High School swim team has ever claimed, adding extra sweetness to the victory. Tallin began swimming competitively at age […]
Reach Your Health Goals Through Simple Habits
Sometimes our health goals can seem daunting and overwhelming, discouraging many from even beginning a healthy lifestyle. I’m here to say that it doesn’t have to be this way. You don’t need to start exercising seven days a week, stop eating sugar, get on a keto diet, or any diet for that matter. Living a […]
Santaquin Man’s battle with rare disease is a story of trials and hope
A Santaquin man has been fighting for his life after a decades- long battle with a rare disease that has shown up in more ways than one. 57-year-old Roland Merrill has been battling ulcerative colitis for most of his adult life, and through a series of procedures that his wife, Patti Merrill said were blessings […]
Springville Senior Center offers opportunities for over 50 community
The Springville Senior Citizen Center recently celebrated 60 years of serving the 50-plus community in Springville. The Springville Senior Center is a department of Springville City providing recreational, educational and social services for residents 50 years of age and older. There is an annual membership fee of $15, or $60 for a lifetime membership. These […]
Training for ice a mixed climbing can also be beneficial for everyday life
There is a lesser-known sport that is beneficial for people of all ages. That sport is ice climbing, and there is a gym in Utah County that allows those in the community to enjoy the benefits of this skilled exercise all year long. Climbing of any sorts leads to a generally healthy lifestyle if pursued […]
Managing Your Fearful And Obsessive Thoughts
There are times when we encounter negative thoughts that can be overwhelming. For some people, the more they try to get rid of their thoughts, the stronger they become. If you are struggling with ridding yourself of fearful and obsessive thoughts, here is a brief list of techniques to help with that. 1. Don’t focus […]
“What’s that buzz about?”
In May of this year, the Spanish Fork Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the Hive Adventure Park Grand Opening, and the community is buzzing about this new attraction. The Hive Adventure Park is the largest Indoor Family Entertainment Center in the Utah Valley. The Park is located at 955 N Main in […]