We are what we eat, and that means that the foods we eat dictate our health. When people start to monitor their diet, they concern themselves with body fat and muscle building. But if you also spend some time focusing on the right foods to eat for healthy skin, then you can look younger and feel better. Continue reading
We’ve all been there…..
You show up at the doctor’s office on time, only to discover that they’re running behind and four others with appointments ahead of you are still waiting.
Or the airport where you wait for hours, only to hear the announcement that your delayed flight has been rescheduled – again.
Or the “quick visit” to the post office that drags on for an hour.
And if you are a parent… well, you probably have “scheduled” wait times built into your calendar – soccer practice, swim lessons, piano classes…
When you are busy and stressed, even a short wait feels like eternity. Every minute that you wait, is a minute wasted.
“Wait time” can be the most frustrating time – if you let it. With just a little bit of planning though, you can not only turn “wait time” into productive time, but may actually surprise yourself by looking forward to it!
Here are 10 simple tips to get you started. Continue reading
In 2011 I became a dad. Having a son was a big change in mine and my wife’s lives.
Since we have had a new family member in our home, I have been thinking about parenthood quite a bit. Although our son is still quite young (1 year and two months old when writing this), I have also been thinking about the future years of my son.
Specifically, I have been thinking of all the different lessons that I can teach him as he grows up.
At the same time, I have noticed that there are conflicts in the lessons that we adults teach to our children. It seems that very often what we teach is actually quite different from what we actually do.
When you look at this list, does it sound familiar? Continue reading
Most people are disappointed for what they have achieved in life within a year. Actually, you can start changing your life for the better this year! It is not really difficult to make and begin the changing. What you just need is to have a plan, execute it, and keep reviewing it to ensure you are on track to achieve your goals. Continue reading
I think there are two ways of motivating yourself.
One is “internalised external authority”.
You create an authority figure in your head. It tells you what to do. It tells you when you’re good enough. And it tells you when you’ve screwed up.
To motivate yourself using your internalised external authority, just embody that voice for a moment. Work out some nice juicy judgements about yourself, as in: “You haven’t been working enough! You need to do this better! Get a better grade! Get a better promotion!”
Then, return to your main self and start working. If you slack off, use your internalised external authority to whip yourself into further action. Continue reading
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