“Sitting is the new smoking.” – Dr. James Levine James A. Levine, an obesity specialist at the Mayo Clinic, published a paper in 2005 making the claim that any type of extended sitting, whether it is at your desk at work or behind the wheel of your car, can be harmful. He even went so … Read more
If your colleague were to earn the promotion that you were hoping for, would you be genuinely happy for them? Or would you feel envious and like you’re not good enough? Or, if you were just shy of meeting one of your goals, would you feel defeated or would you reflect on some opportunities that … Read more
Do you ever see a book that you would love to read, but you know that you just don’t have the time to check it out? If you go to a library, you probably see a lot of books that you would ideally love to read, or when your friends start talking about their latest … Read more
Feeling overwhelmed? The past year has been a difficult one, and we are still not through the global COVID-19 catastrophe. Many people’s patience, compassion, and will power are nearing a breaking point. Let’s hang in there a little bit longer. Humanity has endured so much throughout the course of history. Now it’s our turn this … Read more
What single concept sums up all of humanity’s wisdom in one go? From the great empires on the River Nile, the freezing steppes of Mongolia, and the unforgiving ice sheets of the Arctic humans have taken it in their stride and come out on top. This allowed us to face off against unimaginable predators and … Read more
Nobody has a perfect life, and anyone who implies that they do is usually attempting to deceive or belittle you to make themselves feel better. Embracing our imperfections is important, especially if you want to be constantly improving as a person. This is why self-education is so important. Self-Education – The Fastest Way to Success … Read more
If you could snap your fingers and create a picture-perfect future for yourself, what would it look like? Look beyond your initial thoughts of being a gazillionaire and owning all of the things. But if you can’t quite put those thoughts aside, with whom are you sharing that life? And how did you get there? … Read more
Although it was almost 20 years ago, I will never forget the unseasonably warm Saturday morning in December I had to wake up and go to an unfamiliar school to take the test that marks the beginning of the end for high schoolers nationwide–the SATs. Even back then, there was debate regarding how well these … Read more
I’ve said it before and I will say it again… communication plays a vital part in the success of our relationships, both personal and professional. Open and direct communication is key in getting us to where we want to be and what we want out of life. And while the end result may not always … Read more
Looking for quotes to help convince you to step out of your comfort zone? Constantly embracing what is familiar has its advantages, and scholars have identified some of these benefits: Helps maintain your composure Helps you feel secure and safe Minimizes your exposure to risks Lessens effort needed to do tasks Keeps you confident in … Read more