Welcome to fall — cold and flu season is at large, the days are getting shorter, your work schedule is piling up, and all the holidays are looming just over your shoulder. It is time to participate in our fall self-care guide to make it to winter in one piece. “[Fall] is a season where […]
Let’s get one thing straight right away: You should meditate as often as you like and as often as it fits into your schedule. When trying to set up a meditation practice, “it’s important to be realistic with ourselves and our schedules. Otherwise we just end up not doing it at all,” explains yoga and […]
Meditation can feel, well, a lot like doing nothing if you’re new to the practice. Newcomers can feel frustrated or like they’re “failing.” (By the way, it’s impossible to fail at using meditation to combat stress unless you don’t do it at all.) But the benefits of meditation are big for those who consistently show up. So, how much […]
When we think of the benefits of being outside, we tend to think of outdoor exercise like hiking, trail running, rock climbing, or cycling in terms of their physical rewards. But studies show that merely being outdoors may have some pretty substantial benefits for your brain, too. So whether you’re working out, doing chores, or simply […]
Brendon Burchard is one of the most watched, quoted, and followed motivational speakers in history. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, he has shared the stage with the Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, Tim Ferriss, Tony Robbins, and many of the leading influencers of this era. SUCCESS magazine and O, The Oprah Magazine named […]
Mondays can be overwhelming. Those laid-back weekend vibes are behind you, and now you’re just trying to figure out how you’ll juggle everything on your to-do list. But a little bit of Monday motivation can help set the tone for your whole week — because every Monday is a chance to start fresh. So we’ve rounded […]
For most of us, the phrase “self-care” calls to mind perfectly crafted Instagram posts of toes in white sand beaches, glowing skin from a professional facial, or rested eyes after a massage. But self-care doesn’t have to cost a fortune. In fact, anything that makes you feel happier, healthier, relaxed, or restored can qualify as […]
You’ve probably heard of the “runner’s high,” that feeling of euphoria some people get after a run. You might even know about endorphins, the feel-good hormones responsible for post-sweat happiness and satisfaction. But these examples only scratch the surface of how fitness can lead to happiness. Being active is deeply connected with being happy. Even […]
Perfection is only a word. On its own, it isn’t a goal or a requirement. It comes with no pressure or judgment. Only when we attach meaning to it does it become something that can change the way we interact with the world. What meaning have you attached to the word “perfection”? Where is that […]
At some point, almost everyone is concerned about their appearance. But there’s a meaningful difference between the occasional self-criticism and a mental health issue known as body dysmorphia or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). To help shed some light on what constitutes body dysmorphia, we spoke with two mental health experts. Here’s what they had to […]