Finding happiness isn’t simple as stating the obvious: sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll—or whatever the short-term equivalent might be—won’t bring you happiness. Hopefully, most of us either know this intuitively or have figured it out without too much damage. And it’s not as easy to find as some might Read more…
#1 ~ Identify Your Personal Negative Beliefs Write down the most common negative comments you think and speak about yourself or your situation? Examples: “I’m no good at (blank).” “I’m ugly, fat, stupid.” “I can’t articulate.” “I’m so insecure.” “I’m afraid of (blank).” “People disrespect me.” “I can’t think clearly.” Read more…
Of course, there is always a Black Sheep in any fraternity. Take Chopin, my favorite composer. He was a late riser and composed in the afternoons, relying on bursts of creativity. While he did not follow a rigid schedule, he came up with many of his ideas while walking. It was said Read more…
Also, imagine the femurs can “get longer” from the center of the bone. If the femur was divided equally in half, they could be “stretched” forward and backward. Obviously, the bones in your legs don’t have the capability to move like this, but the mental focus and intent of the Read more…
8. Eliminate/cut back on social media and/or TV. Our minds are greatly influenced by what we see on TV and on social media. Plus, it can be a huge waste of time. Instead of turning on the TV or looking at social media the next time you are bored, you Read more…
Such a life is not just the quaint habit of a few lucky rich people in a friendly, safe neighborhood. It is the foundation of human civilization itself. We are meant to live in medium-sized groups, to walk between each other’s dwellings, and to collaborate and play freely with an Read more…
Apparently Healthy but Deconditioned Individuals So what happens to the body when physical activity comes to a grinding halt? People, be they elite athletes or regular gym-goers, get injured, take extended fitness breaks, or simply lose interest. Exercise physiologists refer to such people as “apparently healthy but deconditioned individuals,” and Read more…
By using one notebook, you’ll find a lot of smaller ideas that otherwise might have eventually gotten pushed aside for the meatier, well developed concepts. Those are the real gems. Creative director and illustrator Kevin Lyons explains how he tries to use every one of his ideas: No matter what Read more…
The secret lies in leveling up. Like a video game, the way to changing your health habits is by starting out at the first level, and only going to the next level after you’ve beaten the one before that. The problem is that most people start at Level 10 and Read more…
When lifting a stone, you first need the requisite mobility to pull yourself into a deep squat while having your hands on a fixed object. There are two places you can optimally stabilize your spine and trunk: one is while standing, and the other is in the bottom of a Read more…