Posts by Early to Rise
Control Your Breathing to Control Stress
“To master our breath is to be in control of our bodies and minds.” – Thich Nhat Hanh In 1970, Swami Rama, who was raised in the Himalayan caves and since the age of three had trained in the closely guarded secrets of yoga, walked into an American research laboratory. Under the most rigorous experimental…
Read MoreThe Biggest Roadblock to Your Success
You’re a creative person. You know you have gifts to give to the world. You have knowledge you want to share. You’ve got something in the back of your mind that you’ve been dreaming of doing. Maybe it’s writing a book, learning a new language, or starting a business on the side. You’re excited, scared,…
Read More6 Surprising Factors Destroying Your Health
Good health is never something to take for granted, especially as you age. With more and more people developing chronic illnesses like diabetes and Multiple Sclerosis each year, living a life marked by wellness seems like it’s becoming more difficult to achieve. While the reasons for Americans’ declining health is undoubtedly complex, part of the…
Read More4 Steps to Setting Your Own Rules — And Keeping Them!
Google “rules to live by” and you’re met with hundreds of thousands of search results. Those results are countless “do and don’ts” for business, life, health, relationships… but how do you know which rules to follow? With so much information available online, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — and when we feel overwhelmed, we do…
Read More9 Signs You’re Doing Too Much Cardio
Written by Craig Ballantyne and Daniel Woodrum, Certified Turbulence Trainers Think back to the last time you were in one of those big gyms, the kind that has dozens of cardio machines. You probably noticed that all of the elliptical machines were taken. That’s because those are the easiest. Unfortunately, that also means they don’t…
Read More3 Memory-Killing Foods to Avoid
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are on the rise, and there is mounting evidence that environmental factors are contributing to the increase. While we can’t control everything in our external environment, we can control what foods and substances we put into our bodies. Here are the top 3 foods to avoid: Smoked meats — Smoked selections from the…
Read MoreLagging Behind Your Competition? Why You Shouldn’t Care
One of the classic idioms of our time, and something I’ve used many times with my kids, is “don’t cry over spilt milk.” It’s a simple saying, carrying a wealth of wisdom: Forget what has already happened, put things in perspective, and move on. It is important to remember this same simple guidance as you…
Read More12 Super-Successful CEOs That Wake Up REALLY Early
“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Benjamin Franklin’s advice may be over 200 years old, but it’s just as true now as it was then. Here are 12 people who have followed that mantra and become extremely successful as a result. Richard Branson Richard Branson has celebrity…
Read MoreBehind the Transformations Part 2: Turbulence Trainers on Inspiring Change
In Part 1 of this Early to Rise interview, Certified Turbulence Trainer Daniel Woodrum introduced two Certified Turbulence Trainers: Brent Neevel and Lesa Gutenkunst, who have had successful Transformations within their gyms, placing 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in various Turbulence Training Transformation Contests. Today they’ll share their their tips and tools that helped their clients to get the winning…
Read More5 ways to become a morning person (or at least fake it)
There are plenty of compelling reasons for being an early riser. A number of studies have proven that morning people are happier and more productive than their moonlighting counterparts. Still, Night Owl Network reports that of the 85% of people who follow an early-bird schedule on a daily basis, only 22% say they would continue…
Read MoreAre you giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan? Why it may be time to adjust your W-4
If you find yourself strapped for cash during the year, yet you always receive a refund come tax time, it might be time to adjust your W-4 exemption. And with the holiday season right around the corner, who couldn’t use a little more cash in their pocket? As of February 2015, the Internal Revenue Service…
Read MoreKick Off Time! Tips for Healthy Football-Season Snacking
The 2015 NFL regular season is officially underway — and for football fans that means lots of Sundays (and some Thursday nights!) filled with high-calorie, nutrient-deficient snacks. Your favorite team can raise your blood pressure enough without the aid of salty or fatty foods. Here are some quick and simple ideas and recipes to make your…
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