Pastor Charles Swindoll famously said, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.” There are many uncontrollable things you experience every day: sitting in traffic, getting a cold, having an uncomfortable conversation with someone important … the list goes on and on. The reality is you
Do you want to wake up feeling your best — grateful, happy, focused and motivated to tackle the day ahead? This five-minute morning routine may change your life. Below are seven steps adapted from motivational speaker Mel Robbins and bestselling author Neil Pasricha. Before giving this morning routine a try,
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
How do you begin your day? Do you take time to tell yourself positive affirmations? How you treat yourself mentally, physically and emotionally create your mood and atmosphere daily. The good news is you have the ability to make sure your thoughts are positive instead of negative. Research shows that
Mindfulness is being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in a particular moment. It’s walking outside on a beautiful fall day, listening to the birds chirp, looking at the beautiful trees and noticing their new hints of orange and yellow. It’s letting the smell of the cool crisp
As the year comes to an end, it’s important to take time to check in with yourself, reflect and set tangible goals for the year ahead. When setting these goals, don’t forget about your mental health. As you look at the graphic below, reflect on a few key areas you’d
“My mama always said life is like a box of chocolates,” Forrest Gump famously said. “You never know what you’re gonna get.” The comparison of life to a box of chocolates highlights the fact that there is so much that happens in our existence that is out of our control.
With today’s diet culture, developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with food can be difficult. You have been conditioned to believe certain food rules exist: no eating after a certain time of day, certain foods or food groups are bad and skipping meals is the fastest way to achieve the
Motivation is a stimulus for action. It is the spark that ignites our desire to do more, achieve the unattainable and be the best version of ourselves. The problem with motivation is that it’s fleeting, and often not there when you need it most. Think about the following example: Before
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