Have you ever heard this famous quote that’s often attributed to Aristotle: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Or, put more simply: “Excellence is a habit.” Over the past two decades, the world of personal growth and development has seemed to grow exponentially. The Internet, technological … Read more
Have you heard of the term “obsessive love disorder?” When we are attracted to a guy or girl, it is normal to have persistent thoughts about the one we are attracted to. It’s not surprising that we’d want to spend every moment with that person. A healthy relationship actually thrives on these thoughts that help … Read more
With the new year well into motion, are you still focusing on your New Year’s resolutions or improving yourself in any way? Often, people make big promises to themselves at the beginning of the new year that are soon forgotten once the reality of everyday life sets in. Maybe you told yourself that you would … Read more
What pops into your mind when you think of mindfulness and meditation? Do you picture yourself sitting in a quiet field soaking up the sun while slowly counting your breaths? Or maybe you think about a special cushion you sit on in your living room while visualizing a serene scene such as the aforementioned field. … Read more
Have you ever felt stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life? We live in a busy world. With emails and texts flying all around as you are stepping over your children’s toys and trying to get the dog fed while the food on the table is getting cold, you probably feel stressed out on a daily … Read more
If you’re having a tough workweek, making it to Wednesday is like finding an oasis in the desert. Having made it this far, you can now see the weekend waving from the horizon! If you need some motivation to get through the rest of the week until Freedom Friday, check out these hilarious hump day … Read more
Modern people sit too much. Our bodies were not designed to be sitting all day long. In the standing vs sitting debate, this much is obvious. Sitting all day in the same position puts you at some level of health risk. But how much better is standing vs sitting really? Let’s find out… Let’s take … Read more
Picture this: Your head finally hits the pillow after a long, exhausting day, and you are ready to get some much-needed rest. But no matter how hard you try, you simply cannot fall asleep. You try all of the familiar sleep hacks like counting sheep and breathing deeply, but you just end up tossing and … Read more
Are you sick and tired of feeling sluggish, overweight, and depressed? Believe it or not, your diet may play a big part in feeling this way. Creating a smoothie and veggie habit is one way to begin your journey to feeling better. By drinking smoothies, you are able to incorporate foods into your diet that … Read more
Most people know they need to drink more water. But they don’t really grasp how important daily water intake can truly be. Water helps all of your bodily functions. It improves your health, fitness, weight control, mood, and even your energy levels. You can rest assured that if they ever do find the “Fountain of … Read more