Nobody—not the President, not Superman, and not you—can be everything to everyone. It just isn’t possible. Simply put, you have to set limits for yourself and others. Being a people-pleaser is not only exhausting but also self-defeating. If you take on too much of other people’s responsibility while ignoring your responsibility to your mental and physical health, you are sure to burn out very quickly. “No” should be in your…
You may be familiar with the term “mindfulness.” There is no doubt that it is becoming more and more prevalent due to a number of factors, including popular bloggers and podcasters singing the praises of mindfulness. To back that up, a number of founders and CEOs of popular companies have also come out to state their desires to be more mindful when they are interviewed. Whether it’s a new clinical…
We’ve all heard it said before— good things happen to those who wait. We were told so often growing up that patience is a virtue, and it certainly is in most situations, but not when it comes to getting what we want from life. Many of us become complacent in our routines. We get comfortable at work and think that opportunities will present themselves to us when the time comes….
Staying healthy and fit as you age is not a myth. Many of us fall prey to that feeling of hopelessness that states: the more we age, the less we can do to improve our bodies. As energy levels drop over the years and a constant nagging fatigue becomes the norm, it’s easy to get comfortable with this outlook. On the contrary, we shouldn’t feel that much less youthful than…
In a world where stress, bad health, and unhappiness are running rampant, it is important to take a moment to focus on one of the most important things guiding our lives: our mindsets. Our mindset determines the outset of our lives. A vibrant mind is the path to a vibrant life. Setting an intention in your mind is the first step to the life you want to live. An important…
Vibrant health is a state of mind. I learned that thirty years ago from my doctor, who taught me that I am more than just my body. The lessons he gifted to me showed me that my attitude and how I think and feel has everything to do with the degree of health, vibrancy, and success I can achieve. I also learned how to clear my mind of everyday fears…
The world can be hectic at times. It seems that the more advanced our technology becomes, the more things we have to keep crammed into our heads. The more we become connected to others, the more that connectivity becomes a distraction from many of the tasks we are trying to accomplish. For these reasons, mindfulness and meditation have become part of a daily practice for many people. Stillness and silence,…
Change is inevitable. It is happening all around us, every second of every day. As the New Year approaches, we will once again bear witness to change. New Year’s Day symbolizes more than just a flip of the calendar page. It brings with it new beginnings, opportunities, a chance to reflect and grow. In actuality, we get these chances every day. But we are often so wrapped up in our…
Breath is a powerful thing. It is the very thing that gives us life, but beyond that, breathing can be a way to create inner peace, feel calmer, and center yourself during stressful situations. It also helps heighten your awareness of your surroundings, alleviates anger, quiets inner chaos, and has even been known to help lower blood pressure. Over time, stress, anxiety, and the daily pressure of our lives can…
Food is Love: A Mindful Diet to Nourish the Mind, Body, and Spirit Food is love. That’s why it’s important to eat mindfully; so that our bodies will be healthy and full of the energy we need. What we feed it determines how it treats us. We need our bodies to be in optimum health because they are the vehicles that we go through life in. Everything we ingest acts…
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