Do you know why it is important to bring you closer to happiness? To make you a better person, or to make you a happier person? Hopefully, it's both. One of the most important things to realize when you are on a quest for self development is that happiness is not something that other people bring … [Read more...]

Sometimes, when all our doubts, fears and insecurities overwhelm us, we start thinking, "I wish I was somebody else." It is very common to think that some or most people are better than us, especially when we are feeling low. The truth is often very different. You might see a very pretty girl … [Read more...]

Although most people know that understanding how many calories we consume is essential to losing weight, it can be pretty hard to figure out what that number is (especially if you eat out a lot). Unfortunately, however, ignorance will not work. Many foods contain more calories than you'd expect. If … [Read more...]

If you're trying to lose then the very best way to stay motivated to meet your goals is to track your progress. The weighing scale is a great way to see progress, but you want to get accurate results. Here are some tips for weighing yourself the right way. Don't Weigh Yourself Every Day Even … [Read more...]

Do you ever feel like you are not moving forward? That there are great things that you want to do but are missing out on? Well usually this is due to the fact that you are not working towards your goals and are instead just grasping at things and opportunities as they come by. This leds to the … [Read more...]

I may be a bit presumptive here but I know that many people that made new years resolutions a few weeks ago are either given up already or are very close to giving up. So today I want to give you a pep talk. What are you thinking about today? Are you wondering what you were thinking last week? … [Read more...]

Last night my son asked my "Why does the first song I hear in the morning stick in my head all day?". Well a lot of us probably hear the same thing if we get woken by a clock radio or listen to music on the way to work. The fact is that what you do first thing in the morning can catapult you into … [Read more...]

Practicing optimistic thinking enables individuals to concentrate on their strengths as well as accomplishments that enhance contentment and motivation. It is so much easier to go through the day and to be truly successful when you are less worried about failing and more excited about … [Read more...]

Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual … [Read more...]