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Life-changing Fixes to Bad Health Habits
Article contributed by Roane Juliano For the second year in a row, American life expectancy has been reduced to 76.1 years. This information may be disappointing, but it’s not surprising, given the state of the American healthcare system. And there are 23.5 million Americans that live in food deserts, areas where it
Live a little
I like to view life as an adventure waiting to be embraced. Breaking from routines and seeking adventure is essential not only for a fulfilling and vibrant life but it also nourishes your spirit with hope and optimism. Daily routines are comforting, but can become complacent, and you can gradually
Good advice…from 1999
My last post focused on the importance of being creative in the next phase of life. Okay, part of getting into a creative mindset includes de-cluttering my office. The goal is to de-clutter at least twice a year. In one of the boxes, I found a document that was printed from the Netscape browser on
What Matters Now
Having a creative mindset is important at this stage in my life. It’s become impossible to ignore the fact that the good days — when I’m feeling great and doing my best work — have common elements. For one thing, they’re intentional. On those days, I’m in the driver’s seat
Unveiling the Power of Books
In an increasingly digital age, where information is readily available at our fingertips, some people may question the usefulness of books. I firmly believe that books possess a unique power and value that goes beyond mere convenience. As an avid reader myself, I have come to understand that books are
How are you moving forward?
Every decision and action we take shapes our path ahead. By asking yourself “How are you Moving Forward?” encourages introspection and self-assessment. It opens the door to actively seek opportunities for empowerment and improvement. Life is an ongoing journey of growth and progress, and movement plays a vital role in
Embrace your self-worth
Are women truly supporting each other, or are they inadvertently tripping each other in the hallway of life’s challenges? Rhonda Taylor Parker, author and businesswoman, brings attention to the need for women’s support, self-worth, and resilience in the face of life’s challenges. She was a recent guest on the Real
The Call of Adventure: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Matters
The comfort zone is a wonderful place, but you can’t grow there. While there’s no place like home, staying inside and never venturing out leads to boredom, lack of growth and vocabularies that only include the word “beige.” Adventure, on the other hand, exposes you to a whole bunch of
Starting a Wellness Business: 9 Tips for Success
This post was inspired by Ted James, Ted Knows Money. Are you thinking about starting your own wellness business? You’re in the right place. Creating a successful wellness business takes hard work, dedication, and time. With the help of the following tips, you can get your business off the ground
Self-Care for Introverts: Taking Charge of Your Health and Well-being
This guest post was written and inspired by Lacie Martin of Raise Them Well. If you’re an introvert, someone who prefers spending time alone, you may not have a large support system to motivate you to get off the couch and take care of yourself. But that doesn’t mean you can’t
Share the Love ❤️ of Books
This message is brought to you by Brigitte…not AI. Valentine’s Day is known for celebrating love. Book lover here. Did you know that February 14th is also known as International Book Giving Day? And for book lovers, there’s no better way to express our love than by sharing our favorite
Cancer can be a teacher
Each of us have an epiphany moment that changed your perspective. It changed your life. Breast Cancer diagnosis (twice) and a rare primary brain tumor diagnosis did that for me. Getting outside in nature reminds me to be in the moment. I’m still here and can still do it. Consistent movement, like
Life Unfolds in Chapters
Life is like choose-your-own-adventure book, with many different chapters that make up the story of our lives. Some chapters are like “The Boring Village”, where nothing much happens. Some chapters are like “The Haunted House” where things can get spooky and thrilling. Some are like “The Time Travel” where you
Find Your Bliss
“I am always making plans, but I don’t take any of them too seriously.”- Oscar Wilde Bliss is defined as a state of happiness and contentment. It’s hard to describe what bliss feels like but it’s something that we all want to experience. Bliss is when you are in the
Why Hiking is a Great Way to Stay Healthy
Hiking (aka trail walking) is a great way to get exercise, enjoy nature and spend time with friends and family. It can also be an excellent form of meditation, as you are focusing on your steps rather than your thoughts. Hiking can be done on any path or trail that
Get Up and Live
Stop the presses. Being a couch potato isn’t good for you. We all know that regular exercise is good for us. It reduces your blood pressure, helps improve lung function, which in turn helps the heart. There is a lot of info out there on what the best exercises are.
The Fifth Element
One of the traditional things we do for Thanksgiving weekend is watch some good throwback movies. By throwback I mean “classical” that resonates with the audience. The Fifth Element was one of those movies we watched again. It’s a fun sci-fi action movie that is set 250 years in the
Creating a Workout Habit
We all know that physical activity on a regular basis is important for our health. Many people set goals with the intent to exercise more. But sometimes there is a gap between intentions and actions. People set exercise goals but then get “too busy” and push it off or because
It’s Cross Country Season
Fall makes many people happy and that alone can benefit your attitude for movement. My favorite time of year to run outside is the Fall. Runners can train better, move faster and experience the richness of Autumn colors. Fall running is also welcome because of the high temperatures and humidity
Reframing a Situation
I’m glad to re-discover this article, Life-Enhancing Strategy, on my blog from 10 years ago. It’s basically about being grateful (or thankful) for what you have and using a strategy around it. My takeaway is that reflection and/or prayer is a great mental exercise to engage in everyday. Other than family and
Career Fulfillment Isn’t Just About Success
A white-collar job with at least a five-figure monthly salary is the representation of a fulfilling career for many people. However, now that people are starting to rethink their priorities, it seems this standard is about to change for many. To illustrate, Moneypenny revealed that 93% of professionals are pausing from
How to Start a Stay-At-Home Business
This post was inspired by Marjorie Jones of Working Class Wow. If you have small children, you know it’s important to be at home and take care of them, but you also want to bring in some money to help your family make ends meet. You can do both by
Effective Methods to Help Overcome Despair
This guest blog post was written and inspired by Lucille Rosetti of TheBereaved.org Family tension, financial difficulties, or the loss of a loved one can trigger unbearable grief and feelings of hopelessness. By setting healthy goals, you can rise out of despair and regain contentment. Here are some recommended Methods
Be Yourself
One of my favorite things to do is listen to music, particularly while cooking or driving. This helps with inspiration and to spark creativity. I heard the song “Be Yourself” again recently and it brought up the importance of to not compare yourself to others. We are each unique. And