One of the major reasons people read books about stress is to learn how to decrease the stress in their lives. According to a new book by famed Stanford Psychologist Kelly McGonigal this idea of stress mitigation is a VERY bad idea. This Upside of Stress review is the first in a new series of … Read more
Deadlines. Meetings. Your boss breathing over your shoulder. You’ve got so much to do, but you feel exhausted. What do you do when tiredness hits? If you’re like most people, you reach for the coffee or a snack for a quick boost of energy. The problem is that the more you load your body with … Read more
We’re pleased to announce the launch of The Miracle Morning for Writers: How to Build a Writing Ritual That Increases Your Income and Your Impact (Before 8AM) This is a joint partnership between myself (Steve Scott) and Hal Elrod (author of the worldwide phenomenon Miracle Morning series.) The Miracle Morning for Writers will is available … Read more
Are you feeling sluggish at work? Are you experiencing digestive problems, back pain, numbness in your legs and feet? Are you pretty tired of that flabbiness around your middle? You are probably sitting too much and the two-minute walking habit just might be the perfect solution to these problems. If you are like me, you … Read more
Not sure about the benefits of walking with weights? Are you eager to get in shape and lose some extra pounds but don’t feel like a gym is the best option? Are you intimidated by heavy weights, grunting bodybuilders or pushy gym trainers? Many people struggle to find a workout routine that is effective and … Read more
There are many foam roller benefits. The most important reason being due to myofascial release. Myofascial release is no secret in the fitness community. In fact, therapists and masseuses use the concepts of myofascial release to treat athletes and have been doing so for decades. Now, with the advent of foam rollers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts … Read more
Why should you build the 10,000 step habit? A goal of 10,000 steps each day may sounds a bit intimidating. Is 10,000 steps really realistic for a daily goal? Why did fitness experts choose that number? Let’s look at 3 reasons why 10,000 is a good goal to set. Reason 1: It’s Challenging yet Doable … Read more
If you ask the average person how to be more productive, they might tell you that you simply have to work harder and faster. They might even tell you to stop goofing off or procrastinating. Of course, you already know these things, and if they were that easy to do, you would have done them … Read more
Have you ever thought about why some people are more creative than others? It doesn’t take a lot of insight to know that people are lazy and likely to spend minimum effort on getting things done. Our brains like to follow known patterns instead of reinventing a process every single time. For some activities this … Read more
So you want to be able to snap into focus and stay there for however long it’s needed. It would certainly take a lot of work, right? What if I told you it could be achieved it in less than 30 minutes, without having to constantly motivate yourself, or pushing with willpower, but with just … Read more