Train for a Triathlon

Train for a TriathlonI’ve participated in triathlons, and not only does the training get you in fabulous shape, finishing gives you an unbelievable sense of accomplishment. So why not give it a try? Active.com recommends the following workout to train for a triathlon—or to train like a triathlete. Read more

Summer Fitness Tips

Summer Fitness TipsAaahhhh. Summer’s here and the living is easy…maybe a little too easy. Sometimes the lazy days of summer make us slack off on our fitness routines. It’s too hot to work out. That hammock looks mighty comfy. And how about some homemade ice cream? Summer is no time to let down. Read more

Mental Heuristics

A heuristic is a “rule of thumb,” advice Mental Heuristicsthat helps an AI program or human think and act more efficiently by directing thinking in a useful direction.

Some of these heuristics are age-old wisdom, bordering on cliche, but most are actually helpful. Read more

Your Energy Speaks Louder Than Your Words

Your Energy Speaks Louder Than Your WordsAre you as confident in all areas of work and life as you would like to be? Confidence is an energy or vibration that others can sense, sometimes before you even open your mouth.  Wherever you are on your journey, you have the power to improve your life by letting go of negative beliefs and self doubts on the inside, thereby changing the signal you emit on the outside. Read more

How Do You Spell R-E-L-I-E-F?

How Do You Spell R-E-L-I-E-F?

“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” ~Thomas Edison Read more

De-Cluttering to Boost Your Energy

De-Cluttering to Boost Your EnergyI’ve written about Feng Shui in the past, but as summer comes on, it’s a good time to de-clutter your life to prepare for this slower season and enjoy it more than ever before. Read more

Sleep Quality

Women in America are tired. Between jobs, housework, children, husbands, errands, cooking, we’ve got a lot on our plates (not that we’re complaining, of course). We never seem to get caught up on our rest and sleep because there’s always so much to do. Read more

Breathing Exercises

Breathing ExercisesIn the last post, we saw how how important breathing is. In fact, the American Medical Students Association website says Using and learning proper breathing techniques is one of the most beneficial things that can be done for both short and long term physical and emotional health. Read more

Just Breathe

Think breathing techniques are just for childbirth? Think again!

We take breathing for granted. We don’t even have to think about it. But if we do think about breathing, if we use our breath purposefully, we gain energy and calm, and we combat stress, confusion, even disease. Read more

Do Affirmations Really Work?

Do Affirmations Really Work?How do you feel right now? Do you feel good? Do you feel bad? What are your current emotions? What is your gut feeling? Would you like to feel better? Then reach for a better feeling or thought. Read more