Grief is a normal and natural reaction to loss or change of any kind. It is not pathological and it is not a personality defect. While grieving the loss of a loved one is serious and life-shattering, there are many other major life events that can elicit a similar...

Once you have made an action plan, write it down and post it where you will see it every day. Thinking through an action plan is one thing. Writing it down makes it more likely you will take action. Keep track of how you are doing and problems that you encounter along...

These days, work-life balance can seem like an impossible feat. Technology makes workers accessible around the clock. Fears of job loss incentivizes longer hours. In fact, a whopping 94% of working professionals reported working more than 50 hours per week and nearly...

Do you typically keep your conversations superficial and focused on small talk? Well, today is the day to step outside of your comfort zone and have a deep, meaningful conversation with someone. The engagement will not only help create stronger relational bonds...

Psychologists and other mental health professionals often talk about the importance of having a strong social support network. When trying to reach our goals or deal with a crisis, experts frequently implore people to lean on their friends and family for support....

There are two types of fiber. Soluble fiber helps with the digestion process and lowers blood sugar and cholesterol. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps the digested food moving through your intestines. You don’t have to stress about which foods you should eat for...

Experts have found evidence to suggest meditation can promote physical and emotional wellness in multiple ways, such as:  improved sleep anxiety and stress relief greater self-awareness increased self-compassion reduced pain reduced cravings when quitting smoking...

Equipping others with knowledge that we have can be extremely empowering for both the teacher and the learner. Not only does the learner develop new skills, but you as the teacher build personal confidence and become empowered to share more of your knowledge in new...

According to a recent Yale University/EPA study, the U.S. recycles less than 22% of its discarded materials. This U.S. recycling level has not improved in 20 years despite the billions of dollars spent on recycling competitions, symposiums, awareness campaigns and new...

Negative self-talk is something that most of us experience from time to time, and it comes in many forms. It also creates significant stress, not only to us but to those around us if we're not careful.  Here are a few of the negative consequences of negative...

Today, we challenge you to perform a random act of kindness for someone who might need a boost in their work day. Maybe it's a co-worker in your office or workplace or maybe you are retired but have an adult child or spouse still in the workforce that you could pop in...

Chemicals in our food, personal care products and cleaning supplies can permanently damage the immune system and nervous system, and interfere with hormone function. The liver is the body’s primary organ for detoxification. It takes toxic chemicals and breaks them...

Regular shared mealtimes provide a sense of rhythm and regularity in lives. They can evoke deep feelings of contentment and security because people need structure and routine. Mealtimes offer people the opportunity to stop, be still, reflect on their day and days...

Today, we challenge you to look for an organization that is aligned with something meaningful to you. Whether it is disease-specific or civic-minded, there are people everywhere who don't have the ability to fight for action to benefit the causes affecting them - be...

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, Splenda and NutraSweet are not healthy substitutes for sugar. Look for ways to reduce your intake of artificial sweeteners. Look for all natural sweeteners that would make a better choice, but keep in mind that just because these...

For something so simple, there are an amazing number of benefits linked to journaling. These benefits are both subjective (personally felt) and objective (scientifically proven). Here’s are some of the many benefits: Strengthens your immune system and leads to better...

Summer is here and for most of us, that means more time outside! The weather is warmer, but there are also some great benefits that go along with spending time connecting with nature all year long: We all need a dose of vitamin D. The sun helps the body produce our...