At my best, I’ve had average self-control in my life, and at my worst, I’ve played video games for double digit hours every day. Despite this, I’ve recently created habits in reading, writing, exercising, and alarm clock practice (to condition a new response to the sound of my alarm so I won’t hit snooze 11 … Read more
You’ve probably heard that walking 10,000 steps a day is a great way to get in shape and lose weight. But you might have a bunch of questions about this simple habit like: Unfortunately, the answers to these question are hardly straightforward. How much you burn on a daily walk often depends on a number … Read more
We’ve been talking a lot about SMART goals around here lately, so I’m hoping by now you have had a chance to set a SMART goal, follow through with it, and achieve the outcome that you had wished for. When talking about these goals, we often mention things like consistency, starting small, thinking realistically, and … Read more
A paper planner isn’t just a creative or decorative piece of stationery. Studies show that students who use a paper academic year planner are more prepared and do better in school than those who don’t. And while digital planners are fine to use on a smartphone, tablet or computer, productivity experts say a paper planner is … Read more
Many people have a love-hate relationship with food. The unhealthy way that many of us view food can lead to eating disorders. One such disorder is binge eating. This happens when a person periodically overeats (usually very quickly) to the point of discomfort and then feels shame or guilt afterward. For some, binge eating begins … Read more
When you think of mindfulness, do you only think of adults? It seems like such a difficult practice to master, so it should be left up to adults to try, right? Actually, not really. There are great ways to make mindfulness practice both fun and engaging for children. If they start to learn early, they … Read more
Are you ready to manifest all that you’ve dreamed of in your life? If so, you might want to consider creating your own vision board. As a powerful visualization tool, a vision board formally sets your intention and, using the Law of Attraction, gives you results. It is like drawing up a contract between you … Read more
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry If you have ever studied French, you have undoubtedly heard of the book Le Petit Prince (or, The Little Prince). Written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 1943, this book is often used in educational settings not only to help teach the French … Read more
If you’ve tried to establish daily routines and failed, don’t feel bad. Your struggle is a common one—and something you can overcome it if you understand the psychology behind daily routines. You see, there are many underlying reasons why you might have failed with building routines in the past. Once you understand why these failures … Read more
Diverticulosis is a common bowel condition that is most common in the over 60 population. Albeit benign, this condition can come with unpleasant symptoms such as constipation, bloating, diarrhea, and stomach cramps. After a diagnoses, a patient is usually advised to eat more fiber, which means vegetables, fruits, beans, and grains. While these foods are … Read more