Try a Chai Sipping this fragrant, sweet tea doesn’t just warm the heart—it provides a dose of antioxidants, too, says food writer Monica Bhide. Chai, which simply means “tea” in Hindi, is an integral part of the Indian subcontinent’s culture. From intense spiced black teas with hints...
Read MoreNow that summer is here and school is out, it is time to head outdoors! For people with kids, regular swimming excursions are a normal part of warm-weather enjoyment for the whole family. Yet there are some things to stay aware of as we take...
Read MoreIt’s Not Too Late to Apologize Leaving conflicts unresolved can lead to regret. Imagine a dear friend who was like family. You traveled together, supported each other, celebrated milestones, made speeches at each other’s wedding. Imagine that sometime over the years, the relationship changed. Responsibilities, diverging paths,...
Read MoreFrom a very young age, children are taught to share their toys. You will see this with Infants and toddlers, they love to explore new things by placing them in their mouths, touching them and carrying them around, then another child follows behind and scoops the...
Read MoreZig Ziglar: Defining Success The personal development legend explains how to get everything you want out of life. Few have had as great an impact on as many people as Zig Ziglar. As a sales trainer, motivational speaker and best-selling author, Ziglar has helped millions of individuals...
Read MoreHow Sugar is Affecting Your Spirituality Even the least health-savvy of us know that sugar is not a healthy choice, not just for people looking to improve their bikini bodies, but for anyone interested in living a long and disease-free life. We hear all the time that...
Read More5 Meditations for Navigating Negative, Anxious Thoughts Navigating negative, anxious thoughts is hard. It’s hard when your mind ruminates on rigid thoughts: I should do things quickly. I should be more productive. I should never say things like that. I shouldn’t make mistakes like that. I...
Read MoreHow to Control Anger Sometimes you just need to stop and think…but sometimes that’s the worst thing you can do. Years ago I consulted with a friend who was producing an Anger Management Manual. My own temper had given me a fair amount of trouble in...
Read MoreGet a Life Downtime is crucial for peak performance. You can’t have a decent work/life balance unless you have a life. Follow these tips to make smart choices today so you’ll feel terrific tomorrow and accomplish more in less time. 1. Take breaks. We often lose track of...
Read MoreOld Is the New Black Especially when it comes to starting a business. Some years ago, Karen Venable was in her 50s and newly divorced when a friend asked if she would like to be her housemate. Venable said yes. “It became something of an eye-opener,” she...
Read MoreRohn: 7 Personality Traits of a Great Leader The qualities of skillful leadership If you want to be a leader who attracts quality people, the key is to become a person of quality yourself. Leadership is the ability to attract someone to the gifts, skills and opportunities...
Read MoreThriving--and not just surviving--requires a fierce mindset during challenging times. They say resilience is a boxer's best friend: As a fighter, you have to roll with the punches, and when you hit the mat, you need to bounce back. Even if you come out with bruises...
Read MoreAromatherapy and the use of essential oils continues to be one of the preferred alternative methods of healing that is 100% all natural and safe when used as directed. Essentials oils are extracted from plants, bark, flowers, fruits, and other botanicals to yield a highly concentrated...
Read MoreImprove your health for a happier, more fulfilling life with these easy tips you can act on immediately. When it comes to healthy-living habits, it’s no secret most of us could be doing a lot better. The fact is, we have to do better. According to a...
Read MoreWellness initiatives that actually work in the modern workplace 1. In-Office Yoga and Zumba Try bringing in a yoga or Zumba instructor once a week to engage employees who care about fitness but aren’t interested in bulking up or whose reconstructed knees can’t run on a treadmill....
Read MoreI talk to my body a lot. Sometimes out loud. I don’t usually share this fact with people (which makes it kind of interesting that I’m putting it into a book that I hope will be widely read). But the fact is, I place a lot...
Read MoreAsk any health and fitness expert, motivation and consistency is the key to achieving physical fitness. As you and your partner undertake this new journey of health together, your every day lives will benefit tremendously. Are you both serious about getting fit? If so, you need...
Read MoreTake care of those baby blues—or browns, or greens… ➽ This month the docs tackle your questions about eye health. Q: Is it true that carrots are good for your vision? Are there other foods or lifestyle changes that can improve eye health? A: When it comes to your eyes, Popeye...
Read MoreIs one of your family members infected with celiac disease or any gluten intolerance? Are you fond of eating foods rich in gluten protein? If both stands are affirmative, then there has got to be a way to avoid cross-contamination. Cross-contamination happens when your gluten-containing...
Read MoreHow Food Affects Your Stress Levels—Both Good and Bad If you fuel your body with nutritious, vibrant foods, it’s better equipped to rally in your defense. We know that what we eat matters when it comes to weight management, physical energy and our longevity. But did you...
Read MoreHow to Stop a Panic Attack 3 steps to warding off rising panic Deep inside your brain is a tiny, almond-shaped structure whose primary purpose is to keep you safe. Scanning your environment for threat and setting off a cascade of biological changes that galvanize your survival...
Read MoreMeditation. It’s just a glorious thing for those who have experienced it. But many people have trouble either beginning a practice or maintaining one. However, there are several simple meditation methods that you can do to encourage a happy, meditative mind. In the time it takes...
Read MoreChris Freytag's Call to Action Fitness trainer offers week-by-week fitness goals you can achieve. If Chris Freytag were your personal fitness trainer, she’d find out what motivates you. She’d listen to your litany of reasons why your life is too hectic for exercise or eating healthy, but...
Read MoreFather’s day is most prominent day to tell your dad that he is best dad in the world. Father’s day is one of the specials days that celebrated around the world in honoring of father. It is a day to celebrate the great contribution of father...
Read MoreDon't Hire Yourself Take the “cult” out of culture. Aim for diversity. ➽ Remember the last time you experienced a professional failure or setback? Of course you do. What went wrong? Was your strategy flawed? Did you miscalculate costs? Did the client suddenly bail on you? Did a vendor let you...
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