“Halloween is not only about putting on a costume, but it’s about finding the imagination and costume within ourselves.” — Elvis Duran. Here at ETS, Halloween is our favorite holiday. It’s a perfect mixture of the changing season with the ability and encouragement to be anything from creative to scary. Crisp air, falling temperatures, and […]
Category: Seasons
Autumn Boosts Workout Benefits
“You’re only one workout away from a good mood.” — Unknown. Autumn is here and it brings vivid colors and crisp air. This can induce a kind of natural magic that makes working out outdoors feel electrifying. The cooling temperatures feel better and the changing color helps inspire you to get outside. Additionally, it’s a […]
Watching Sports Brings More Benefits Than Just Entertainment
“Competition is an ordinary performance on a special day.” — Jonah Oliver. Sports have always been a powerful force in society, captivating millions around the globe. Cheering on your favorite teams is a fun way to spend an afternoon or evening. Beyond allowing you the opportunity to spend time with friends, family, and hordes of […]
Summer Traditions: Why We Need Something to Look Forward To
“It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.” — Henry James. It’s easy to let the sun-drenched days of summer roll on by in a laid-back vibe. But traditions are not only for the winter holidays, they are what makes all seasons unforgettable. Whether it’s that annual trip to the […]
Time To Check In On Those Resolutions
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” — Confucius. Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you made in January? It’s time to check in on them. We passed the summer solstice and July 2nd is the official middle of the year. Hopefully you’re doing great on starting small this year. Have […]
Winter Can Make You SAD
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck It’s easy to write off seasonal depression as fake science. That’s until nicer weather finally comes around and you feel like you’ve taken a happy pill. This scenario is exactly what is happening to us at […]
Winter Is A Launch Point For Your Year
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck The holidays are over and it can feel like a dark vacuum just sucked all the fun out, only to leave us with bitter cold and (literally) dark days. We refer to this effect as the […]
Try A New Resolution: Start Small
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — Les Brown Happy New Year! Welcome to the beginning of the 2025 calendar cycle. Now it’s time for people’s favorite thing to give up: New Year’s resolutions. Try something different this year and set small, obtainable goals. First succeed […]
Tricks to Navigate Family Dynamics
“I had a great teacher in India who said to me, ‘If you think you’re spiritual and evolved and enlightened, go home for Christmas.’” — Elizabeth Gilbert For the holidays, or any gathering, everyone desires the picture-perfect family, sitting in social media-ready positions around the fire, having the best time with one another. But the […]
Altruism Improves Happiness
“Altruism is innate, but it’s not instinctual. Everybody’s wired for it, but a switch has to be flipped.” — David Rakoff The benefits of giving aren’t just campy sayings on the Hallmark channel. Doing good turns out to be really positive for you. Even though we recommend giving back regularly, it’s even more applicable during […]