21 Creative Hobbies to Make Something Great

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I recently finished watching Maniac on Netflix and I was left wondering how in the world people come up with this stuff.  Movie plots with twists and turns and television series that clearly have so much research behind them in addition to someone’s incredible imagination–it’s mind blowing.  When it comes to creativity–whether it’s creative writing … Read more

18 Top Essential Oils for High Blood Pressure: 2024 Review

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If you have been paying attention to the general health of our country, you are well aware that high blood pressure is a common health issue among Americans. While there is not one exact cause of high blood pressure, there are many contributing factors. Some of these include smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, poor diet, … Read more

How to Be Happy Alone and Live a Full Life

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Do you remember when you were younger–maybe 12 or 13–and your parents would go out to run errands and leave you home alone? If you’re like me, the second you heard that door shut and you had the house to yourself, you felt this incredible sense of unprecedented freedom to do whatever you wanted for … Read more

7 Best Anti-Fatigue Mats for Your Kitchen or Office [2024 Update]

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Do you feel fatigue and pain in your feet, legs and lower back caused by long standing at work or in the kitchen? Are you looking to provide relief and better working conditions to your employees and yourself? If so, anti-fatigue mats can be the perfect solution to reducing the pain and suffering that comes … Read more

4 Mistakes That Hurt Your Habit Building Efforts

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Stephen Guise has written multiple posts on this blog about his “mini habits” concept. Today he talks about four mistakes (that you might be making), that are real habit killers which can hurt your chances at developing a positive habit.  To learn more about Stephen’s work, check out this book: Mini Habits: Smaller Habits. Bigger … Read more

Is Competition Healthy or Unhealthy? 7 Important Lessons

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Consider the common (albeit, often unspoken) competition between friends to have the nicest car, newest electronics, and most expensive clothes. I’m sure that you’re familiar with this phenomenon enough to know that it’s often coupled with feelings of jealousy, resentment, and discontent. Humans are naturally competitive and have an intrinsic drive to have a relative … Read more

How Many Steps Does It Take to Lose a Pound? (Our Answer)

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Have you started a walking habit in order to lose weight? The truth is walking can be a great long-term solution to shedding weight, but it’s not an overnight solution. So even if you’re getting thousands of steps per day, you might wonder: “How many steps does it take to lose a pound?” In this … Read more