lifestyle

Many people have close relationships with their parents — in fact, some consider their mother or father their best friend. But that isn’t always the case.  There’s a less fortunate narrative: Some people hate their parents. They don’t just lack that connection or disagree with their parents from time to…

Most of us have experienced a stretch of time that we might call a “funk.” We may feel anxious, downtrodden, frustrated, or even just plain tired. Sometimes, we might not even know why—but for whatever reason, we’re off our game. Getting out of a funk may not seem easy, and…

My brother shakes his head and sighs, “You’re too nice. It’s going to get you into trouble one day.” I’ve heard this one too many times. I know that I’m a people pleaser, but I’ve always struggled to see the flaw in that… until recently. After exhausting myself, taking on task…

The obsession with healthy eating has long been associated with diet fads that come and go, rushing through the masses like a wildfire that slowly dies out—until another takes its place. But in the unique case of orthorexia, eating healthy becomes an all-encompassing part of the sufferer’s daily life.  Orthorexia…

“How do I achieve my goals?” This is probably the most common inquiry on Google. People are always looking for tools to help them achieve their greatest goals and dreams. Yet, the best tool for this matter lies within ourselves. It’s our curiosity. Psychiatrist Judson Brewer says that you should…

You can work toward self-improvement by making small changes each day. A few actionable tips include practicing gratitude, logging out of social media, exercising, and saying some positive affirmations in the mirror. To further your self-improvement mission, set out to adopt a more positive sense of being—always look for the…

A personal mission statement simply states your purpose in life—it considers and combines all of your values into just a couple of sentences. It’s important to have a personal mission statement as it motivates you to have a positive impact on the world and helps you feel more satisfied in…

Our smartphones have become essential little devices and are definitely getting more and more integrated into our daily lives. We use apps for everything: social media, games, news, and sharing pictures. One hidden benefit to them, however, is their ability to actually improve your life across multiple levels, so I…

Let’s face it. Personal happiness and a healthy body take a lot of work, and it can be difficult just knowing where to start. But that doesn’t mean our well-being has to suffer, as there are simple, effective ways to start improving your life today without paying for an elaborate…