“What if Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. What if Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!” — Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas! As the holidays roll around, many of us find ourselves chasing dreams like “once I land the perfect gift,” or “when I finally get the bonus,” or “after I host […]
Tag: Seasons
Tired of Inflation? Stop Hate Spending
“Inflation is taxation without legislation.” — Milton Friedman. Inflation is like a sneaky leak in your financial boat. It doesn’t sink you right away, but over time it drains your purchasing power. To plug that leak and build real wealth, you need to focus on strategies and assets that can outpace inflation (or at least […]
Beyond the Costumes: Why Halloween Is an Important Tradition for Humanity
“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 […]
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 […]
Experience the Wonders of the Winter Workout
“Summer bodies are made in the winter.” — Unknown Getting the motivation to consistently workout can be a challenge. Winter can add another layer of “maybe later” into the mix. The idea of working out in the cold and dark can be pretty demotivating. This is ironic as the cold can also be a way […]
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 […]