What goes in, must come out… See, our bodies are energy conversion machines. They spend all their seconds transforming air, water, and food into useable energy and nutrients that support our internal systems and keep us alive. But our bodies don’t need everything we take in, and we produce some unusable byproducts during energy and …
We set goals, dream of ideal lifestyles, set intentions, and make plans – all of which is good, yet it keeps our thinking focused on the future. And when we spend too much time in the future, we may start to feel anxious. But the future isn’t here yet. And it isn’t guaranteed. So why …
We all have weak moments. But that doesn’t make us weak. There’s always a speck of strength glittering atop the mounds of doubt and fatigue. And it’s the choice to focus on that speck, dig it up, and be vulnerable and uncomfortable for a while that makes us strong. Regardless if the outcome is victorious. …
One of the reasons we hesitate to try new things is that we’re afraid to fail. Maybe we expect to fail, but we are afraid to look like a fool. We may even be a bit lazy. But there’s so much life to live. So many things to know. So many skills to develop. So …
By now, we’ve all read every time management trick in the book. We don’t need more training and trackers and timers to keep our days in line. But with all our knowledge and tools, why do we still get off course? Why do unfinished items lurk on our to-do lists? In addition to time management, …
You can be physically fit and still be unhealthy. Health isn’t just about diet and exercise. Although, a wholesome diet and daily exercise are super-duper important. To round off those chiseled muscles, you need to include your mind in your regime. What recurring thoughts do you think? Are they helpful? Self-deprecating? Aligned with your goals? …
Can you work out for 15 minutes each day? Can you do some exercises, go for a walk, or yoga stretches for just 15 minutes? Yes, you can. No matter how busy life gets, there are always 15 minutes available to take care of your body (within your physical abilities, of course). Maybe these 15 …
In the age of social media, it’s easy to crave attention and validation that you’re living an awesome life. But you don’t need anyone to acknowledge you to feel good about yourself. You don’t need other people’s approval and praise. All you need to know is that your thoughts, decisions, and actions are aligned with …
You might find motivational messages that tell you to become obsessed with your passions. Live, breathe, eat, sleep them, and soon they will become your whole life. It’s always good to work hard toward your goals so that your vision becomes your reality. And if you want to outperform the status quo, you’ll need to …
Fear is a weird feeling that prevents us from loving and living fully. It’s a form of “not-love” and cousins to anxiety, resentment, and envy. Fear also becomes a thinking habit and a knee-jerk reaction to unexpected situations or whenever we feel uncomfortable. But we can break this self-deprecating habit by facing our fears on …
