Photograph by Heather Barnes Everyone knows that fruits are healthful, but are dried fruits on par with fresh fruits? — It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to achieve some weight loss or you just aspire to be a healthy individual, fruit is always the right … [Read more...] about Dried Fruits vs. Fresh Fruits: Which Are Better for You?
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Creating Positivity In A Not So Positive World
Photograph by Hybrid Positivity has become a powerful movement as today’s busy people look for ways to be more happy, successful and present in an increasingly chaotic world — In the hustle and bustle of today’s busy lives, it can seem impossible to keep yourself in a … [Read more...] about Creating Positivity In A Not So Positive World
Desire and Fear: The Two Pillars of Relationship and Sexual Health
Photograph by Kelly Sikkema Improve your relationships and ability to experience sexual pleasure by understanding how to navigate fear and desire — in and out of the bedroom — We often think of desire and fear as two completely unrelated concepts. However, understanding … [Read more...] about Desire and Fear: The Two Pillars of Relationship and Sexual Health
Stepping Off a Bus into An Epidemic
Photograph by Claudio Schwarz In a story of the past repeating itself, a survivor of the 2009 swine flu pandemic in Mexico recalls events eerily similar to today's coronavirus crisis — What happens when a flu epidemic hits a city of 20 million people, and authorities … [Read more...] about Stepping Off a Bus into An Epidemic
The Virus of Fear: How to Cope with Fear in Times of Uncertainty
Photograph by Josh Hild Beyond the coronavirus, there’s another kind of virus in the air: fear. But fear is a state of mind – which you can control; here are tips to help keep you fear-free. — The world is undergoing a challenging and scary time: closed borders, travel … [Read more...] about The Virus of Fear: How to Cope with Fear in Times of Uncertainty
Shifting the Mindset of Failure Can Set Yourself Up to Succeed
Photograph by Julian Dutton Learning to reframe how you see your ‘failures’ will open up avenues of success that you imagined were only possible for others — What is failure and why do we want to avoid it at all costs? The definition of failure is: “The omission of an … [Read more...] about Shifting the Mindset of Failure Can Set Yourself Up to Succeed
Happy Parent, Happy Child: Why It’s Not Selfish to Focus on Yourself
Photograph by Allie Smith Taking the time to focus on your own wellbeing is an essential part of parenting happy and well-adjusted children — Being a mom of two, I face my fair share of daily challenges. There are the organizational nightmares when my partner … [Read more...] about Happy Parent, Happy Child: Why It’s Not Selfish to Focus on Yourself
Bouncing Back from Divorce, Breakups, and Unhappy Endings
Photograph by Markus Spiske Relationship breakups and endings of any kind can be daunting and painful, but they also provide an opportunity to create an even greater future — With every change comes new and greater possibility. So why do we perceive endings — … [Read more...] about Bouncing Back from Divorce, Breakups, and Unhappy Endings
Being True to You: Honoring Your Calling, One Step at a Time
Photograph by Jukan Tateisi If you feel stuck right now, don’t give up; meaningful change starts with one small step, a step towards the life you truly seek — “You start by starting.” I read that somewhere, and though it made perfect sense, I tend to think of all … [Read more...] about Being True to You: Honoring Your Calling, One Step at a Time
6 Simple & Healthy Choices For You, Your Home and Our Planet
Photograph by Drew Graham Small yet significant changes to reduce the internal and external stressors in your life and help you to live more consciously… for yourself and our planet — Do you know what's in the products that you're using to clean your home, nurture your … [Read more...] about 6 Simple & Healthy Choices For You, Your Home and Our Planet
Emotional Intelligence: What Is It and Why Should You Care?
Photograph by Toa Heftiba It isn’t simply about understanding your emotions; it’s about managing them so you can improve your experiences and relationships in work and in life — Intellectual intelligence (IQ) is important, but without emotional intelligence (EQ), you can … [Read more...] about Emotional Intelligence: What Is It and Why Should You Care?
Learning to Hear (and Trust) Your Intuition
Photograph by Javardh You have nothing to lose and much to gain when you begin listening to, and trusting, your own inner knowing — your powerful, intuitive voice — Have you ever had that nagging deep down inside feeling that says, ‘Don't do that’? Or how about that … [Read more...] about Learning to Hear (and Trust) Your Intuition
