7 Fun Ways to Relax & Overcome Stress
It’s time to chillax – reconnect, calm your mind, and boost the spirit of playfulness. Here Are 7 Fun Ways to De-Stress: Dance Around: moving to the beat is one of the most fun ways to reduce stress, cut loose and get those feel-good biochemicals pumping. So groove, jam or…
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Why Being Uncomfortable Means You’re on the Right Path
Discomfort is often confused with unhappiness. Unhappiness is terrifying. So, we cope with unhappiness by filling our lives with busy-ness, with things, or even flat out ignoring its existence. Sometimes we even do all three — for years! But discomfort does not equal unhappiness. Rather, it is a vital signal…
READ MOREFollow in the Footsteps of Powerful Women to Find Your Inner Strength
Women’s History Month serves as a great opportunity to reflect on the impressive achievements of women who no doubt faced trials and roadblocks that could have stopped their dreams in their tracks. But they didn’t — women like Cleopatra, Margaret Fuller, Susan B. Anthony, Rosa Parks, Billie Jean King, Oprah…
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Three Words That Will Change Your Life
Talk about a model prisoner… In 1985, Fleet Maull began serving a 14-year sentence for drug trafficking. During his incarceration, he completed a Ph.D. in Psychology, authored a well-received book, became an ordained priest, founded a prison hospice program and launched the Prison Dharma Network, a non-profit organization that supports…
READ MOREYou CAN Find Inner Peace Even During The Holidays… Here’s How
Have you ever seen a newborn all curled up? A little body resting over little knees with sweet, little arms tucked under a tiny chest… eyes closed and face soft? They simply exude peacefulness. It may have been a long time since you curled your body up into a little…
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The Best Way Out Is Always Through
Last year I suffered a “home invasion” when 22 of my relatives showed up for Thanksgiving. (Some of them were actually invited.) We gave thanks for our health, our friends, each other… and a 26-pound bird stuffed with cornbread dressing and surrounded by cranberry sauce, squash soufflé, parmesan-garlic green beans…
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#1 Skill for Life at Any Age
It was a little past 4 when I got out of bed on Sundaymorning. The winter’s first snow was still coming down, and the streets and sidewalks were a blank canvas, waiting for early morning artist’s tracks to leave their mark. I slowly descended the stairs. My legs are a…
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10 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…
READ MOREThese 7 Mini-Challenges are Your Guide to a New You by New Year’s
Are you up for the Challenge? “Challenges” are all the rage right now — there are contests for every kind of goal and the opportunities to boast about your (pardon my language) bad-ass-ness are aplenty. And I get it. We all crave praise and props for how amazing we are.…
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Practical Philosophy You Can Actually Use
When most people think of “philosophy,” their eyes glaze over. It’s the last thing they want, let alone something they need. But this, as you already know, is silly and naive. Philosophy is not just about talking or lecturing, or even reading long, dense books. In fact, it is something…
READ MOREThis ONE Thing Leads to Immediate Happiness, Success, and Less Stress
Let’s face it. Every one of us will: Go to great lengths Spend any amount of money Subject ourselves to all kinds of gimmicks… …In order to achieve the coveted and seemingly elusive desires of happiness, success, weight loss, career advancement, relationships, and lasting energy. What if the keys to…
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What To Do With 1,000 Marbles
“Time . . . is the most precious commodity in the world and should be lavished on those we care most about.” – Sydney J. Harris The older I get, the more I enjoy Saturday mornings. Perhaps it’s the quiet solitude that comes with being the first to rise, or…
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