Thinking negatively is second nature to a lot of people. We often do it and don’t even realize we are doing so. But has it gotten to the point where others have criticized you for being negative? If so, then this is a habit that can severely hamper your social standing. The truth is, being … Read more
Being positive means you are choosing to see the bright side of things. It means that you can recognize that struggle and pain are not the only things out there, even if they are the only things you can see at the time. Positivity means you see the best in other people, even if you … Read more
Do you have a hard time getting out of bed in the mornings? Do you find yourself wishing for a nap throughout the day? If so, you are in good company. While caffeine is commonly found in office break rooms to help energize adults who are barely making it through the day, reaching for an … Read more
Why are fitness habits so difficult to create? A fitness habit isn’t inherently harder to form than other habits, but the culture surrounding fitness causes problems. In particular, I’m picking a fight with “Just Do It.” The advice “just do it” or “suck it up and work out” is flawed because, for beginners, it leaves … Read more
Why should you build the 10,000 step habit? A goal of 10,000 steps each day may sounds a bit intimidating. Is 10,000 steps really realistic for a daily goal? Why did fitness experts choose that number? Let’s look at 3 reasons why 10,000 is a good goal to set. Reason 1: It’s Challenging yet Doable … Read more
We have all heard that sedentary lifestyles lead to a greater probability of mortality. That means that everyone should get out of their chairs, get off their couches, shut off the television and computer and get moving. The more moving we all do, the healthier we’ll become. Let’s look at this more closely. As you … Read more
Coffee is a world-changing product that wakes people up and gets them prepared for the long day ahead of them. Many people love coffee. To the point where they don’t feel human until after they have their first cup. For these people coffee is a part of their lives. Wake up, cup a coffee, drive … Read more
He had tied his hands behind his back and was standing on the outside of the railing, preparing to jump. He shouted at me: “One step further and I’ll jump!” He sounded hoarse and it was clear he had been crying. I had been having quite an emotional night of my own. It was my … Read more
The following is a sample from my book Level Up Your Day: How to Maximize the 6 Essential Areas of Your Daily Routine. Exercising isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite activity. Read on to learn what challenged some people face that prevent them from exercising and how to overcome them. Steve recently polled his email list about their … Read more
If you’re here you know or want to learn the power of setting good habits. Habits can make or break us in life, whether that be in how we run our work days, when (and if we exercise), and even our responses to people. But with all the priorities you have in life, including even … Read more