The idea of a tradeoff between money and happiness is a long-standing debate. Many believe that pursuing wealth comes at the expense of fulfillment, while others argue that happiness means settling for less financial stability. When I was younger and before I got married I had a boyfriend that played football, not because he wanted […]
Why A Simple Walk Can Improve Your Concentration
When I was a child I would get really upset with my parents, and my mom would tell me, go walk it off! Come back when you have cooled down and then we will talk more about what is upsetting you. I took a lot of walks when I was young, the best way to […]
What is Mindfulness Anyway?
You see the word mindfulness used so often nowadays, but do you know what it means? I have always felt that mindfulness is about living in the now, this moment but in some cases that isn’t all it is. It might be helpful to think about what it doesn’t mean for a moment. Mindfulness is […]
How to Use Positive Affirmations to Improve Your Mindset
When it comes to having a more positive mindset, you will notice that it all comes down to those little daily habits that help you to start shifting how you think about various things in your life. One of those daily habits is using affirmations. Positive affirmations might seem silly in the beginning and like […]
8 Tips for Choosing the Right Skincare Routine for Aging Skin
Sometimes we forget that our skin isn’t the same as it was when we were younger. The process of aging should prompt a periodic reassessment of skincare routines to address the unique needs of maturing skin. As time advances, our skin undergoes changes that require a thoughtful and tailored approach to maintain its health and […]
How To Design Your Perfect Self-Care Sunday—No Spa Required
When I was a child, I remember that Sunday was the day of rest. We went to church, and spent the rest of the day, reading books, playing family games, cooking dinner. No TV, no friends could come over, and you couldn’t leave to be with your friends. If your homework wasn’t done for school […]
What Is Information Overload?
We are sometimes our own worst enemies. We consciously or subconsciously self-sabotage, keeping us from completing our bucket lists. Likewise, we desire one thing but do the opposite. We prove this whenever we click on the television or snatch our smartphone when we know we should be doing something else. We have become sponges that […]
The Dangers of Negative Thinking: More Than Just a Bad Mood
Negative thinking, while seemingly harmless, can have far-reaching and detrimental effects on our lives. It’s not just about feeling down; it can significantly impact our physical, mental, and social well-being. It’s not hard to fall into thinking negative about one self. Not only that, but it happens to the best of us. But if you […]
3 Simple Habits of Happy People
How old were you when you realized it was okay to copy other people? We’re not talking about copying the answers of that smart person in your math class. We are referring to imitating others to produce a desired result. We were first exposed to this shortcut to productivity when we are children. When you […]
10 Time Wasters and How to Get Rid of Them Fast
There’s a saying by Bernard Clive that goes, “We don’t manage time, we manage activities within time.” He really nailed it with that one. A lot of folks talk about managing time, but the truth is, time just keeps ticking away, no matter what. To make the most of your time, being productive is key. […]