“We are sitting ourselves to death.” — Dr. James Levine Sitting all day is killing us. What used to be a culture of constant movement, is now one of constant sitting. Moving from office chair, to driver’s seat, to couch is a guaranteed recipe for health issues. It’s even worse for those working remotely, as […]
Tag: Wellbeing
Never Forget How to Fly
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Peter Pan is an alluring character because he embodies the wonder and joy of a child. Unfortunately, the more knowledge you gain, the more your innocence is lost. This is a double-edged sword. […]
There is a Time for Screen Time
“For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.” — Alfred Hitchcock There is a time for everything. There is a time for chores, a time for studying, a time for partying, and a time to stare at a screen. This blog is based on maximizing potential but also […]
What Do You Want in Life?
“The mystery of human existence lies not in just staying alive, but in finding something to live for.” — Fyodor Dostoevsky We have to be honest, we still don’t know what we want to be when we grow up. This can be something that causes anxiety or can be perceived as a constant opportunity. In […]
The Power of Pets
“Animals are such agreeable friends – they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” — George Eliot Humans are social creatures. We have talked about the power of relationships with people and the positive effect on our lives. There is another set of companions which can help improve our wellbeing: pets. Besides the obvious cuteness […]
Celebrate Heritage
“Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” — George Santayana Everyone has ancestral heritage – lines of lineage that link back to the first humans who walked the planet. Across the world there are historical sites and museums which demonstrate the challenges and successes of our ancestors. Understanding the past […]
Everyday Decisions Change the World
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” — Mother Teresa Doing epic things has received enormous attention. From university graduate ceremony speeches to social media taglines and videos, everyone is focused on the remarkable or incredible. “Epic” is a great goal but all the focus on it distracts from the simple […]
Laughter is a Medicine
“If we couldn’t laugh we would all go insane.” — Jimmy Buffet, Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes Laughing feels good. There are few things better than experiencing something that hits your funny bone so hard you are wiping tears from your eyes. Temporary situational escape via laughing is great on its own, but laughter […]
Count Macros to Lose the Gut
“My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.” — Orson Welles Diets suck. No one loves the idea of severely restricting what they are allowed to eat. The purpose of any diet is to lose or maintain a certain level of health. Unfortunately, to do this […]
Not All Advice is Created Equal
“No enemy is worse than bad advice.” — Sophocles Opinions are everywhere. Social media has made it all too easy to blast opinions or unsolicited advice to endless masses, often devoid of context or facts. This leads each of us to being constantly bombarded by advice. While input is certainly useful to help make decisions […]