Posts by Early to Rise
How to Create and Live Your Perfect Day
When I think about my Perfect Day, I’m reminded of this quote by Paulo Coelho: “Live simply, dream big, be grateful, give love, laugh lots!” How do you define your Perfect Day? What would you do, who would you do it with, and how would you feel? Ask most people these questions and you will…
Read MoreTry This Deliciously Easy, Fat-Burning Butternut Squash Recipe
HURRY! In only a couple of weeks, there will be no more butternut squash at the market. We’ll all have to wait until next fall to cook the finest of the winter squashes. It really is too bad. The squash’s incredibly sweet, dense, and buttery orange flesh is just delish when cooked right. Nutritionally, it’s…
Read MoreEndurance Sports Linked to Heart Problems
Here we are… It’s the beginning of 2016 and your resolution likely included a fitness goal. You may have decided to start running, or maybe you signed up for endurance training, a marathon, or a triathlon. Unfortunately, many novice athletes aren’t aware of the health risks and dangers associated with endurance training and races. While…
Read More12 Foods to STOP Refrigerating Immediately
It’s one of the greatest inventions for preventing food spoilage. But did you know that refrigeration could actually cause certain foods to spoil faster? The cold air also draws out moisture and kills the flavor of some delightfully sweet and savory foods: 1. Bananas – It may seem contrary but storing bananas in the refrigerator…
Read MoreHow to Wake Your Sleeping Success Giant
There is nothing worse than sleepwalking through life and never enjoying the journey. Bruce Lee said, “A goal is not always meant to be reached; it often serves simply as something to aim at.” Do you agree? If a goal is not meant to be reached, then how do you know if you ever arrive?…
Read MoreAND THE WINNERS ARE…. Your Perfect Day Audiobook is on its Way
Last week we announced that we’d be giving away 10 Perfect Day Formula audiobooks. We received some great feedback from Early to Rise readers. We appreciate you taking the time to share with us how ETR has helped you, and what you hope to gain from reading Craig Ballantyne’s new book, The Perfect Day Formula.…
Read More31 Healthy Habits for the Month of January
It’s January — and you’re likely overwhelmed by the laundry list of New Year’s Resolutions you’ve created for yourself (in your head or on paper) to get healthy in 2016. But you don’t have to be overwhelmed if you keep it simple by doing just one healthy thing — whether for your physical or mental…
Read More7 Solutions for Sound Sleep
Sound sleep doesn’t seem to be a common occurrence during these technologically advanced days, and we often find ourselves sleeping for 4-5 hours a night when we should be sleeping 7-8 hours. Sound sleeping patterns help with the recovery and development of skeletal muscle tissues, allow us to perform daily activities better, and help with…
Read MoreThe Best of 2015: Mark Ford
From the editors: The end of the year is a time of reflection. To that end, ETR editors have picked the best of this past year’s essays from Craig Ballantyne, Mark Ford and Joanne Stern to share with you this week. Whether you’ve been with us all year, or are new to ETR, these essays…
Read MoreThe Best of 2015: Craig Ballantyne
From the editors: The end of the year is a time of reflection. To that end, ETR editors have picked the best of this past year’s essays from Craig Ballantyne, Mark Ford and Joanne Stern to share with you this week. Whether you’ve been with us all year, or are new to ETR, these essays…
Read More10 Ways to Stop Sabotaging Your Success
I believe we all have dreams to do the things that we love most — to feel alive and fulfilled in every way possible. Philosopher Richard Taylor says that our life is meaningless; what gives it meaning is a sense of purpose, the will to survive. But how many of us actually make those dreams…
Read MoreWhy Keeping Your Job in Grad School Makes You a Better Student
Anyone considering returning to school to earn an advanced degree hears about the challenges inherent in balancing school and work. Finding the time to study after work and on the weekends, while still managing personal responsibilities and some downtime is a common theme among working students, and many advocate for not working full time until…
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