Leaders of today have their work cut out for them. The corporate landscape of the 21st century demands resilience in their pursuit of excellence but also patience with their decisions. Modern-day business leaders need to embrace the freedom of individuality while balancing company initiatives and accomplishing key objectives. And most of all, they must be… Read More »
It was about 1:45 am on a Thursday morning in June. I can vividly remember waking up and frantically clenching my sheets. Everything was shaking all around me. I felt disoriented. I had no idea what was going on. At first, I thought that perhaps I was waking up from some kind of intense earthquake-themed… Read More »
Do you struggle with motivation? Whether it’s not having enough or having too much with no target to aim it at; understanding ‘motivation’ from an evolutionary and psychological point of view, could well be the key to help you with yours. In this article we’re going to examine just what motivation is, from a ‘drive… Read More »
Studies show that people who are more active have higher incomes, better brain function and get more love’n than those who are sedentary. Yes, you read that right. What is a sedentary lifestyle and how can you get rid of this you ask? Read on to find out the surprising answers to this question and… Read More »
I am a avid podcast listener. My own preference for podcast listening is true crime shows. Crime Junkie, Dirty John, Doctor Death, and The Drop Out are among some of my favorite true crime podcasts. I like to listen while I garden and do other household tasks that allow me to enjoy a show while… Read More »
Are you struggling to find the motivation to stick to a workout routine? Well, you’re not alone, whether you’re drained from a job, exhausted with a newborn, intimidated to start or outright lazy, the truth is motivation is easily lost when life gets tough or you don’t work at it on a regular basis. How… Read More »
Contrary to popular belief, effective stress control isn’t about eliminating adversity altogether. You and I both know that’s impossible. So what can we do? Society’s Acceptable Stress “Fixes” – A Tarnished Gold Standard Reclaiming our power over our stressful lives requires emotional energy management for intentional stress relief. We must release the standard go-tos which,… Read More »
Do you ever feel like your brain can function better than it is currently? Have you ever had moments of laser sharp focus and wished they stayed with you forever? We have all had those moments where we found ourselves being super productive and having lengthened periods of concentration and focused attention, and if there… Read More »
We must take in high-protein foods to stay healthy. Protein is an essential part of any balanced diet and functions to repair worn-out tissues and build the body while also maintaining the normal functionality of the body’s systems. But what happens when the high-protein foods around us also contain too much fat and calories than… Read More »
I get it, life can be tiring at times. It seems we live in a society that glorifies being busy and normalizes being overworked, overwhelmed, and burned out! As a former social worker and psychotherapist, it’s very easy to get caught up in the mundane day-to-day operations of personal and professional duties or obligations. It… Read More »
The “HIIT” in HIIT workout is an acronym for “High-Intensity Interval Training.” It is an interval program that alternates a high-intensity exercise, which is done for a short amount of time with a less intense recovery period done until exhaustion. This type of workout is not for the faint at heart. HIIT workouts should be… Read More »