Good sleep is essential for maintaining optimal health, focus, and productivity. However, a lot of people struggle to build a habit and get eight hours of continuous sleep every night. Barring medical conditions, stress and noise are the main enemies of good sleep. Taking sleeping pills and melatonin supplements helps. But you don’t need to … Read more
Having the right notebook allows you to get things done, and helps you in your goal of being more organized, whether you’re at home, school, journaling or work. People keep notebooks to jot down ideas, observations, and things that they find meaningful from their experiences. Others use them to record their grocery lists, future plans, … Read more
There are numerous studies showing that the quality of our sleep affects all aspects of our health and well-being. Moreover, on this site, I’ve always emphasized the importance of getting the right amount and quality of sleep. It has been proven, time and again, that doing so improves our mood and boosts our bodies’ ability … Read more
How do you stay productive at work without sacrificing your own well-being? The sad fact is that it has become increasingly difficult to stay focused on your tasks because of the modern work environment. One reason is due to the fact that work interruptions are inevitable. From phone calls and emergency meetings to coworkers who … Read more
One complaint about mindfulness I hear again-and-again is “Steve, I just don’t have time to be mindful.” Hey, I get it! The idea of slowing down and “enjoying the moment” seems at odds with the idea of being productive. And I love productivity. How Making Time for Mindfulness Improves Productivity It is easy to think that … Read more
In this day and age, most of us spend a lot of time in front of a screen. Screen time is part of our culture and lifestyle.Whether it’s our phone, computer, or the TV, we exhaust our eyes by looking at the display for hours, and studies have found that the main cause of that … Read more
If you’re having trouble falling asleep due to disruptive noises, adding more noise might seem counterintuitive. However, the right kind of noise can mask all others, making it easier to have a good night’s sleep. On the contrary, some people can’t bear the thought of sleeping in total silence. It either makes them uncomfortable, or … Read more
Have you ever been told you should be taking a specific supplement but have no idea why? Guess what — you’re not alone. Choosing what supplements to include in your regime can be challenging and frustrating based solely off the number of herbal concoctions available, never mind what brands and dosage. At first glance, ashwagandha … Read more
It’s estimated that around 50 to 70 million adults in the US suffer from some type of sleep disorder. And sleeplessness or insomnia is among the most common sleep disorders. Difficulty falling asleep is usually followed by a series of symptoms that significantly impair your ability to function during the day. They include low energy, … Read more
Using the correct toothbrush is necessary in order to prevent a variety of dental health issues. When choosing toothbrushes, we tend to disregard features that actually help to fully clean teeth. Unfortunately, it is only when our teeth show signs of plaque and cavities that we pay attention to the type of toothbrush we use. … Read more