When times are tough and money is tight, the last thing you need is a lifestyle that costs more than you can afford. Sometimes, it’s just not possible to pay for a gym membership or buy certified organic food. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a healthy lifestyle just because you don’t have a…
It Is NOT Selfish To… …take care of yourself. You’re worth taking care of because your life and happiness matter, too. People seem to really struggle with what it means to be selfish and selfless. They think it’s selfish to take care of themselves. And somewhere along the way they’ve been led to believe that…
Kenneth Patton once said, “By the choices and acts of our lives, we create the person that we are.” So many people wish for a new life but for whatever reason they don’t go after it. You’ll often overhear them saying they want to change…they need to change…that they’ve had enough and can’t take it anymore! It’s…
Our brains are the command center of our lives and are essential for the quality of our physical, emotional, and mental performance. Chronic stress, poor diet, smoking, and excess alcohol take a severe negative toll on our brain’s functionality. These habits also contribute to high blood pressure, cognitive decline, and dementia. But you can always…
It has long been proven that the mind-body connection is real, with physical health influencing mental wellness and vice versa. So, besides making healthy lifestyle changes through diet and exercise, you can refer to a previous post about the science of happiness for strategies for boosting your mental health and overall quality of life. These…
Walking is amazing. Not only does it relax the nervous system by reducing stress, but it also lowers blood pressure and strengthens the heart. And It’s Easy! Many people who are at risk for stroke and heart disease are overweight and find it hard to exercise. However, walking is a low-impact exercise that almost anyone…
How satisfied are you with your life? Take a few seconds to really think about that question. Have you been dreaming of doing something completely new? Ever feel trapped or stuck in a rut and can’t find your way out? Forging a new path and taking your life in a new direction sounds exciting, but…
Want to change your life? Change your habits. To rephrase a popular statement, the habits that got you here won’t get you where you want to go. You change your life when you change your habits. But it isn’t about “breaking” bad habits; it’s about replacing them with good ones. But what if you’re mostly…
Ghandi said, “It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” Although exercise is proven to change our body, mind, attitude, and mood, how many people get physical activity regularly? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 46.9 percent of adults aged 18 years and over meet the…
William James said, “The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” Let’s resolve to be wiser in 2023 by letting go of everything we can that doesn’t add meaning to our lives. Let our motto be, simplify, simplify, simplify! Trying to keep up with everything is exhausting and wastes time….
