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Mindfulness Meditation Monotasking Checking things off your to-do list three at a time has always been something you could boast about during job interviews. Times are changing and with the growing interest in meditation and mindfulness, there’s a new time-management skill to master. It’s called monotasking, a form of mindfulness meditation. Instead of jumping around from one task to another, mindfulness meditation monotasking is about focusing on and completing one...
We can all agree that there are few fruits that rival watermelon in terms of being summer’s favorite. Ever since childhood, it’s been our go-to snack on scorching hot pool days, countless beach trips and at family bar-b-ques. Fresh-cut watermelon slices undoubtedly hold a special place in our hearts, but there are other creative ways to prepare the fruit worth trying this summer. We’ve rounded-up three healthy and easy-to-make watermelon...
Yoga Flat Abs If you’re a yoga practitioner, then you already know that strengthening is one of the key benefits of the practice and that almost every single posture engages your core. Strengthening your core will not only give you a flatter stomach, but it’ll also help to reduce back pain and risk of injury, improve your posture, boost your balance and can even improve heart health. Also, these postures...
Top 5 Self Improvement Books You Should Read Right Now Before you begin to roll your eyes at the thought of yet another ‘self-help’ book that promises to deliver a miracle, bear with us. Yes, reading self-improvement books can help get you through difficult times, but they also empower even the most successful and positive people. From helping you cope with the aftermath of a bad breakup or a loss...
By definition, a "hero" is someone who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. My brothers and I were lucky to have a hero, but perhaps not in the most conventional definition. Our father inspired courage, championed outstanding achievement and nurtured noble qualities. What could be more fitting of a hero than someone who is admired and idealized for the ability to raise those around them to live...
Alkaline Water Benefits We already know that hydration is important for optimal health. Water helps us maintain energy and regulate our body temperature, but with so many different types out there we're left wondering which is best. Is all water created equal? Turns out, alkaline water may offer benefits above and beyond the already long list of hydration benefits. Alkaline water is water that’s less acidic than the basic tap water that we're accustomed to...
Stressful moments happen all the time. Say a car cuts you off while you’re driving your kids to school or your boss emails you demanding an assignment and all of a sudden you’re cursing under your breath through gritted teeth. While you can’t always prevent these situations from happening, you can squash the anxiety they cause. Enter: meditation. A study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience found...
Have you ever had a coach that changed your life? The kind that teaches you through what they know and what they don't know; while also being humble enough to teach you by the mistakes they have made? Fortunately for me, I was and I have the privilege of calling him dad. By discipline my dad is a tennis coach, having used the game he loves to inspire hundreds of...
I cannot imagine what others are or have gone through dealing with this terrible disease. I know the challenges that have presented themselves to me and my family over the past few months and wouldn't wish them upon anyone. Truth, I feel like the lucky one. My brothers and I have gotten the best father the Universe has ever offered, I truly believe that. While that knowledge allows me to truly appreciate...
A recent study shows that cancer patients who write about their feelings experience positive effects on their quality of life. Patients don't have to write the great American novel or worry about spelling, grammar or punctuation. Short bursts of journaling, such as 20 minutes at a time, can help them express their feelings and provide new perspectives. What Made You Decide to Tell Your Story? Kathleen Emmets was an author...
