7 Ways to Create Momentum in Your Life
Momentum makes it easier to create change. It’s much harder to find the first client than to find the 10th. If you have to lose 50 pounds, the second 10 are easier to lose than the first 10. It’s just hard to get started when you’re trying to change something in your life. It’s easier […]
How to Have the Best Year of Your Life
When was the last time you had a great year? What has been the best year of your life so far? This year can be different. You can have a great year without that much effort. You only need a new perspective and a plan. A few exciting goals and a few interesting things to […]
10 Things You Can Accomplish While You Procrastinate
If you’re going to procrastinate you can try to make the most of it. Procrastination is rarely a good thing, but there are ways to prevent it from being a complete waste of time. If you must procrastinate, at least procrastinate well. Most of us procrastinate very poorly. We choose to spend our time on […]
Leverage Your Past for Greater Success in Your Future
Life is easy if you get a little better each day at living it. Unfortunately, few of us make the small enhancements that could make our life more fulfilling. We tend to do things a certain way and stick with them. Consider that, if you were to learn something each day that you could apply […]
Are You Controlled by Your Emotions? 7 Signs That Say You Are
Do you control your emotions or do your emotions control you? Everyone likes to think they have control over their emotions, but there are plenty of common signs that show that it’s quite rare for someone to have mastered their emotions. Our emotions lead our behavior. You just might discover that you have less mastery […]
9 Things to Give Up if You Want to be Happy
It’s not always easy to find happiness, but there are things we do to make happiness even more unlikely to occur in our lives. Happiness isn’t just about doing the right things. Happiness is also about not doing the wrong things. You might not even realize the things you’re doing to sabotage your chances for […]
The Surprising Link Between Abdominal Fat and Vitamin D
Junk food and a lack of exercise may be the most obvious reasons for having a large waist, but a new study suggests one more factor that might surprise you. Researchers have discovered a strong connection between low levels of vitamin D and excess abdominal fat. Obese men and women with higher levels of abdominal […]
A Parent’s Guide to Avoiding Power Struggles with your Teen
Both you and your child win when you avoid a power struggle with your teen. While it’s natural for your child to challenge your authority and try to claim more independence, you have a responsibility to teach them to resolve conflicts respectfully and maintain family harmony. If you’re concerned that your teen is breaking your […]
9 Ways to Develop Daily Discipline
Discipline is something we all wish we had a little more of. With discipline, losing weight, going to the gym, and flossing regularly are a piece of cake. Goals are achieved, and we feel good about ourselves when we exercise discipline. You’re also less susceptible to your impulses and emotions when you have a high […]
8 Signs of a Healthy Relationship
Relationships are challenging. People and relationships evolve over time. It can be a bit like hitting a moving target or trying to understand something that’s constantly in flux. While relationships can be hard to manage, a good relationship is worth the effort. A good relationship can have amazing benefits, but an unhealthy relationship can be […]