How to Apply The Wisdom of Hindsight in Your Daily Life
Hindsight can bring so much clarity and wisdom to life events. Seen from a broader perspective, events that...
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Things You Can Do for Yourself Every Day to Make You Feel at Ease
If you feel like your life is getting out of hand and you constantly feel anxious, stressed and absentminded, don’t worry, you’re not alone. However, if you want to break the pattern and become one of those centered and Zen people, here are some of the things you can do for yourself every day to make you feel more at ease. Read More...
How to Avoid Burnout When You Work Extra Hard
More and more people become addicted to working non-stop; we like to think of ourselves as busy and incredibly important, so off we go tethering ourselves to the Internet and mostly communicate with the rest of the world via screens. We could be going at hyper speeds smashing goals, reaching new highs and from a distance, things look great but on the inside, we often are failing and lose balance, and can't even see how being busy and working extra hard is destroying us right until we hit the wall and face burnout. But there's a way out of this turmoil. Read More...
What Should I Do With My Life? Wait, Don’t Answer That.
"What Should I Do With My Life?" – it's something we all ask ourselves, whether we’re 10, 25, or 87. More often than not, this question can create a lot of stress, anxiety and unnecessary confusion. None of us wants to make the wrong choice or miss our highest calling. But what if it was the wrong question to ask in the first place? Read More...
8 Simple Ways to De-Stress When You Can’t Take Time Off
What to do when you need a vacation but can't take one? We live in the ever-changing turbulent world, and sometimes life can be particularly tough. We are constantly being pulled in a million different directions and can struggle to keep head above the water coping with the pressure that we are under by the factors outside of our control. Most of us could use some help – a gentle nudge to point us in the right direction to improve mental health, to change our approach to life, suffer less and feel more content. Read More...
What does it mean to be the best version of yourself?
Everyone should always strive to be the best version of themselves. Sometimes it is a struggle to always be the best you. There are many different ways to work on being the best version of yourself Follow these few tips to working on a better you. Read More...
Why Mindfulness is the Ultimate Key to Your Stress-Free Life
It's very likely that you've heard the term 'mindfulness' before because in recent years it's been mentioned more often on TV, radio, and magazines –– because Westerns have discovered the powerful potential of this simple daily practice, which has its origins in Eastern traditions. So what is Mindfulness in a nutshell and how can we practice it in order to lead a stress-free life? Read More...
How to Take Your Relationship to the Next Level
With the high divorce rate in the United States, many couples are waiting longer to get married, and...
How to Help Your Parents Stay Active in Their Golden Years
As your parents get older, they may not be able to function as well as they used to. If you’ve noticed a deterioration in their health, you may be forgiven for thinking that it’s time for them to put their feet up and take it easy. However, regular exercise can not only keep your aging parents fit, but it can help them be as independent as possible. Also, when you factor in all the other benefits, such as reducing the risk of chronic disease, and faster recovery from illness, you will probably want to read on for how you can help your parents to stay active in their golden years of life. Read More...
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Improve Dental Health
We are more likely to smile and be cheerful as a result of a great positive outlook on life or when things are just right and everything is going well. While we are more likely to smile when things are great, the power of a smile can work in both directions! At times, smiling will give you a much-needed boost of chemicals that can help produce positive emotions even when you’re not feeling them at first. Yes, forcing yourself to smile when facing a dire situation may seem like the most the counter-intuitive thing to do, but this could be just what you need to get yourself through the toughest times in life. Read More...
The Power of a Positive NO & How it Changes Your Life for the Better
Saying ‘no’ is difficult even when it's a positive NO. We are so used to saying yes to a lot of things and coming up with excuses when we should have just said no. There are people you feel like you can never say no to such as close friends, your boss or even your family. However, it is high time you learned that sometimes declining to do things will bring a positive impact on your life. It can enable you to achieve your dreams and become more successful in life. Read More...
How to Save Yourself From Drowning in Other People’s Expectations
In the last few years, we have heard the term Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) more and more in popular culture. An estimated 1 in 5 people have the SPS (Sensory Processing Sensitivity) trait, which is the scientific term behind the more colloquial term Highly Sensitive Person, popularized by Dr. Elaine Aron’s groundbreaking book of the same name. If you have the SPS trait and are an HSP, you are hardwired to notice subtleties that other people miss. You are also highly tuned in to other people’s emotions and moods. Read More...
4 Communication Tips That Will Improve Your Relationship
What does lack of communication do to a relationship? How can we communicate better? Have you ever found...
7 Urgent Things You Should Know about Sunscreens
Of course, it is vital to protect our skin from the damaging effects of the sun. But what is it that we should know about our sunscreens? Well, it’s estimated that the number of people being diagnosed with skin cancer in the UK alone has increased fivefold in just 40 years. That’s a frightening statistic and should get us all reaching for sunscreen. But did you know that most sunscreens are actually bad for your skin – and your overall health?! Read More...
This is Why Most People Give Up on Their Dreams
So this is for you when you’re tired of trying. When you’re on the verge of giving up. Or if you’re contemplating not even starting. Read More...
5 Smart Ways to Prevent Money from Ruining Your Relationship
One of the most important money choices you make has nothing to do with picking stocks, or opening accounts … it’s about who you choose to spend the rest of your life with and how much you share (or don’t share) their views on money and living a Rich Life. –– Ramit Sethi Read More...
How to Respond When Your Parents Hurt Your Feelings
We've all been there when our parents would say or do something that hurt our feelings. But do our parents mean those hurtful things they say? One thing for sure is that being a good parent means always protecting your kids from harm and the last person that should hurt you, is your parent. But it happens sometimes, unfortunately. And here's something that you CAN do about it. Read More...
This is Why ALL Relationships Move at The Speed of Trust
On the first date, the most common scene in the western world is of two people, sitting across from each other, sizing each other up. “Is this person different than the others?” At least, is he/she different than the others who hurt me or who never earned my trust? Trust and faith in the other person are essential for more reasons than you might think. Read More...
9 Powerful Benefits you will get from Practicing Pilates
It is quite likely that Joseph Pilates never imagined how popular his exercise method would become with more...
How to Avoid Burnout When You are a Caregiver
What is Caregiver Burnout? Whether you are a home healthcare aide or a family member caring for someone...
What Can Help When You Cope With a Chronic Condition?
Anyone who’s faced chronic illness – whether your own or that of a loved one – will know how it disrupts life at its core. It causes stress and anxiety. It makes you feel tired. It affects your physical abilities, independence, and appearance. Even though the condition is long-term, you never really get used to it. As a matter of fact, you shouldn’t be forced to get accustomed to living your life half-way through. Read More...