Negativity is a toxic energy that constantly bombards us every day unless we do something to change it. Negative people, messages, ideas, and mindsets constantly surround us, making it incredibly difficult to stay positive. Just like eating healthy, remaining positive requires a conscious decision to unplug from the norm and to create a life of […]
Continue reading...1 April 2014
The problem: We don’t take action on our important goals because we are attacked by a constant flow of unnecessary information. I’ve struggled with this issue all of my life, but I’m finally slaying the beast of information overload. I’m becoming less distracted, more productive, and I’m completing more significant tasks than ever before. […]
Continue reading...17 July 2013
I would argue that it is essential to consciously improve yourself to have a truly happy, fulfilled life. I don’t mean happy as in the short bursts of pleasure we get from doing various things, I mean a lasting, deep happiness that does not change very much depending on your situation. In Maslow’s hierarchy […]
Continue reading...15 July 2013
We live in a quick-fix culture. People demand instant gratification, and are looking for the next “secret,” “tactic,” or even real pill to solve all their problems and make them happy, healthy, and wealthy. The problem with this culture is that it’s not based in reality. Always going after the next shiny thing to […]
Continue reading...27 May 2013
Most people in America eat the Standard American Diet, also known as SAD. It is a diet full of empty carbs, processed meat, unhealthy sweeteners, and harmful oils. The SAD also lacks essential vitamins and minerals. The really sad part, though, is that nine out of ten Americans claim their diet is healthy. Looking […]
Continue reading...28 February 2013
After a solid workout, I feel like I’m on top of the world. I have more mental clarity, and I feel invigorated. After years of working out, I’ve become addicted to the euphoric rush of great feelings that come from intense exercise. I love how after I exercise I get an overwhelming sense of calm […]
Continue reading...23 February 2013
While the problems with drug addiction are well-known, very few people know about the real dangers of sugar. Like most people you know, you are probably addicted to sugar. Sugar is a silent addiction because we don’t realize we’re actually addicted until we try to stop consuming it. The hard part about quitting sugar is […]
Continue reading...14 February 2013
Meditation. What is it? Unless you live under a rock, you have definitely heard of it. Maybe you’ve tried it a few times, or if you’re truly dedicated to it, you do it every day. Meditation is one of the best things you can do for yourself, as it has the potential to truly transform […]
Continue reading...8 February 2013
Groupthink is one of the most insidious aspects of daily life. It is something that almost nobody is consciously aware of, yet extremely pervasive in every institution, social group, political affiliation, and country. Groupthink is defined as, “The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or […]
Continue reading...22 January 2013
When I first read about people who swore by taking daily cold showers, I thought it was crazy. I was happy with my long, comfortable, warm showers and couldn’t see why anyone would do anything else. As I started researching the topic more, I found out many benefits of taking cold showers. Since I […]
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1 May 2014
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