The only limitations we have in life are those we put on ourselves. Motivation is an important tool that helps us surpass our limits and be successful. It pushes us through moments where we want to give up. It fuels us even when external factors make the task at hand
Read the following statements. Do they apply to you presently? • I fall asleep within 15–20 minutes of lying down • I regularly sleep a total of 7–9 hours in a 24-hour period • My sleep is continuous; I don’t have long periods of lying awake when I should be
Each day, we use our cell phones for an abundance of tasks. We make calls, send texts, snap pictures, check emails, watch TV… the list is never ending. In order to keep our cell phones working amid all of this, we have to do one important thing: Recharge them. Our
Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. NEAT is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Below are some simple ways to
When you hear the expression “pay it forward,” you might think of buying a coffee for the person behind you at Starbucks. Though this is a way to pay it forward, it can be even simpler, such as holding the door for someone or sending a friend words of encouragement
When you receive instruction to add movement to your day, which of the following come to mind? • Perform a strength workout • Walk before or after work • Increase your cardio minutes • Aim for 10,000 steps per day • Participate in a group exercise class Though the above
Take a moment to read the story below. An old Cherokee was teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight, and it is between two wolves. One is evil — he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed,
Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused and controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished
Close your eyes. Picture a moment that once brought you joy, a moment that made you smile and feel happy without effort. It could be a hike with beautiful views, the sight of your kids laughing uncontrollably, a nice conversation with someone special, or a time you sat with a
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