Before you drop a bundle on the wide array of weight loss products currently on the market, consider this: most of them don’t work. Instead, try going for the foods you’ll find in your local grocery store that have been proven to curb appetites and reduce sugar cravings. Here are some that made the list: Eggs: It might be tempting to reach for your regular breakfast go to – a doughnut or bagel perhaps – but eggs are chalk full [...]
Often times when we talk about purpose – whether we’ve found it or are currently living it – we are referring to an action of some sort. In fact, most people think that purpose has to do with finding the career that they are meant to have. As a result of this action-oriented thinking, most people feel unfulfilled or guilty when the actions it takes to start living that life of purpose don’t come easily. This is when procrastination sets [...]
In the face of adversity and challenge life may seem like a daunting task. It is easy at times like this to keep a running tally of how horrible your circumstances are. Studies have found, however, that this thinking may be putting you deeper into the hole you are trying to dig yourself out of. At every moment in our lives we have something, no matter how small, to be grateful for. It may be a warm house to live [...]
Have you recently set a goal for yourself that has got you so excited you just want to shout it from the rooftops? Before you strain those vocal chords, you may want to stop and take a breather. Why? Studies have shown that people who share their goals with others are less likely to achieve them. This short video featuring Derek Sivers explains this concept in such a way that will make you think twice before spreading the news of [...]
For many people, creating goals is a very individualized activity. It is a way of putting private hopes and ideas into action and usually doesn’t involve a group of people. But setting goals or creating a “bucket list” can be a great way to bring a family together in a very powerful and tangible way. The closest families, those that seem to have an unbreakable bond, share constantly. They know what is going on in each other’s lives and are [...]
Looking at the current state of our economy, it’d be easy to assume that a large portion of the population isn’t currently experiencing financial freedom. In fact, people all over the country are dealing with mounds of debt that they don’t know how to break down. I know this feeling all too well. By the age of 24 I’d already managed to rack up $100,000 in debt. Even though I made some changes and experienced some freedom, I recreated financial [...]
Have you thought about beginning a meditation practice but are afraid you don’t have the time or patience to stay committed? Realizing how meditation can positively affect all areas of your mind, body, and life may help give you that extra push you need. Here’s just a few of them: A Decrease in Your Stress Level In this day and age, we are constantly being bombarded by stimuli of every kind. Watching TV or browsing the internet in order to [...]
