It’s usually around this time of year that people stop to think about their health goals. Not only is the new year right around the corner, but with turkey and pumpkin pie followed by eggnog and gingerbread men, many people are left feeling a bit guilty about letting their healthy habits slide over the past … Read more
Do you know you could elevate yourself to a whole new level just by following simple healthy habits that are bound to enhance your life? There are at least 53 habits you can add to your list of personal goals for improving your quality of life, starting today! I imagine you’re quite eager to make significant changes for … Read more
Becoming a confident person is essential to your success. I’m sure you can agree that when you see someone who is obviously confident in themselves, you take notice. You may even think, “I wish I had confidence like that.” We may feel like confidence just comes naturally to some and not to others. However, that isn’t … Read more
Have you ever just watched people and their digital habits? I did; quite recently, in fact. At a family gathering, I noticed how my cousin’s kids were all super glued to their smartphones. They were even chatting to each other on the devices – texting, when they were in talking range! I even caught my mom … Read more
I recently had a friend of the family staying over at my home for a long weekend. What started out as a pleasantly sociable first evening soon turned into a nightmare. It wasn’t that my visitor was rude or slobby, even though it seemed like it initially. Rather, I realized he was someone with a lack … Read more
Size matters. The more you have, the better. Many people seem to think that size and more is better, in every way. But is this really true? Is it quantity over quality, or is it really quality over quantity? My mom taught me from an early age that I should focus on quality – in … Read more
Does any of the following sound familiar: You often struggle to put on your favorite pair of jeans. You feel a slight twinge of unease as you look in the mirror and see that you no longer look as skinny as you used to be. Your bathroom scale is showing a few more pounds than … Read more
Are you interested in eating healthy? But have no idea where to begin? How about starting your new healthy eating habit by making some healthy snacks? Most commercial snacks contain artificial colors, questionable preservatives, and high levels of sodium. Most of the time, when we come across healthy snack options in the grocery store these … Read more
As the New Year rolls in, most of us are likely renewing our commitment to take good care of our health. One way to stay on track of health goals is by having a food journaling habit. A food journal is a useful tool for improving your health. It is a tool you can use … Read more
Here’s the thing about emotions – they need to be acknowledged. Knowing how we feel and what to do about it enables us to take care of ourselves and other people. Our feelings give us important information, even the negative ones. In this post about how to comfort someone who’s sad, keep in mind that sadness is … Read more