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In honor of American Heart Month this February, here are a few tips to keeping a healthy heart. Having a healthy heart can involve a variety of elements over the course of one’s life. Before beginning any changes with your health, be sure to check with your healthcare provider on what the best prevention is […]

Monday mornings or whichever day starts your new work or school week, can come up quickly after a few days off. It can be difficult to think about the following week when you are barely finishing the current one. However, taking the time at the end of your week to prepare for the next week […]

The winter months can be challenging for many people who live in harsh areas of the country where sunlight is limited. Cold weather and less daylight can have effects on one’s mood. For some, winter months can bring about the need for more sleep and a drop in one’s overall mood. Known as the winter […]

Several weeks into the new year, many people continue to focus on establishing resolutions for changing undesired behaviors or traits into positive ones. If you are not into New Years resolutions or making new challenges for yourself, focusing on creating new habits can be another beneficial alternative. Establishing healthy habits is a great way to […]

Many people can say they enjoy relaxing after a long day and unwind by sitting or lying down in some fashion. But have you thought about how much of your whole day you spend sitting or lying down and not moving? There is nothing wrong with relaxing and taking it easy, however many people also […]

If you are looking for a goal for yourself this year and are a smoker, here is some encouragement to end smoking this year once and for all. Just looking at the basic facts about smoking, it can have many negative health effects on the body and is the leading cause of preventable death from […]

The New Year is all about resolutions for positive change. Starting off with positive intentions for changing bad habits is a top item on many resolution lists. Forming a habit is a lot more than making a change. A habit is something that is regularly practiced and can be hard to give up. Have you […]

Obstacles or roadblocks can be any problem that comes up that can keep one from achieving their goal. Obstacles can involve emotions, policies, procedures, planning, relationships, performance and more. These obstacles can occur in any area of one’s life from personal to professional. Obstacles can be small or large depending on the situation. It is […]

Adding another item to your to-do-list during the holiday season can be challenging for many who are already overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of celebrations.  However, a holiday workout challenge can be a great way to continue exercising during the holidays and motivate you to complete a fitness goal before the end of the […]

A pros and cons list is a decision making tool that can be used to look at both sides of an argument.  It can be beneficial to utilize a pros and cons list when making a difficult decision, or one that has many layers.  A list of the good and bad can help you weigh […]

Depending on where you live, you could already be feeling the effects from a cold winter.  And with several more months of possible cold weather ahead, many are thinking about how to stay warm.  Not to mention, utilizing other means of keeping warm, besides turning the heat way up, can help you save money.  Trying […]

The end of any year is the perfect time to reflect back on all that happened in that year and then look ahead to the next year.  Reflection can include different areas of your life from school or work, to personal or relational.  Taking the time to look over your year can help you assess […]