To many, happiness seems to be very elusive. They want it so badly that they do what it takes to chase it. And that’s the problem: Chasing happiness. If you ask me, happiness isn’t meant to be chased. It’s nothing but a mere feeling. It’s a realization, that thing “underneath your nose all along.” We need the reminders now and then as life…
On March 23rd, 2013, twenty-four scientific study participants were injected with a strain of bacteria that normally induces violent sickness for days on end. This time, however, none of the twelve people who were trained in the Wim Hof Method experienced any ailment whatsoever. They had learned what it takes from 20-time World Record holder Wim Hoff, the first person to show that humans can…
Self-Care has become increasingly important in our fast-paced world. When we're mindful of taking care of ourselves, we can positively impact our attitude, health, and energy. Below are five self-care strategies to help us move towards a happier life. 1. Realize that self-care is an ongoing necessity. Many of us think we only need self-care when we're stressed. Although this can be a…
Say what you need to say before it's too late. Be brave. When you don’t speak up, there’s a lot of important stuff that ends up not getting said. About a decade ago a coworker of mine died in a car accident on the way home from work. During his funeral several people from the office were in tears, saying kind things like,…
A common way in which we deal with unpleasant emotions is to suppress or ignore them. These are normal coping mechanisms our minds use to handle situations we don’t particularly want to deal with in the present moment. When strong emotions come into our consciousness, there is often something inside of us which says, “This is going to ruin my happiness right now…
Your morning can be that make-or-break time that sets you up for a good day or a bad day. Here are 11-morning rituals you can establish that will put you on the path of stringing together good day after a good day. 1. Drink a Glass of Warm Lemon Water Drinking a glass of warm water with lemon first thing in the morning…
It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut. Maybe for a day or two. Or as weeks bleed into months and nothing much happens. You just trudge along. You go through the motions, life is on autopilot. It feels OK. But at the same time, you have a small voice whispering in the back of your mind. It says “It’s time to…
New Planet - Three simple steps for an intergalactic exit plan The recipe for creating a habitable planet turns out to be surprisingly simple: Just add water—and atmospheric gases. Mars has both, relics from four billion years ago when the planet was warm and wet. “When it comes to Mars, and only Mars, the notion of terraforming is no longer in the realm…