Although making resolutions to improve your financial situation is a good thing to do at any time of year, many people find it easier at the beginning of a new year. Regardless of when you begin, the basics remain the same. Here are 10 key tips to getting ahead financially. Get Paid What[…]
Here are six ways to use breathing and movement to de-stress in one minute flat. Meditation has long been encouraged by experts as an accessible and effective stress-management technique. But with the unprecedented task of working where you sleep, while juggling home-schooling your kids, washing endless dishes and navigating a scary news climate, more of[…]
Diet plays a huge role in improving your body’s defense system, but it’s not your only weapon. Looking on the bright side and doing these other things can help, too. Kick Back and Relax Some stress can be a good thing. It helps your body get ready for a challenge. But if it lasts[…]
If your shoes don’t seem to fit right, or if your feet hurt by the end of the day, you might be making these missteps. You Never Measure Your Feet When’s the last time a salesperson pulled out one of those steel slide things to measure your feet? (It’s called the Brannock Device.) With[…]
When Kenneth Hill’s study on wilderness survival rates first came out, his discovery shocked people: Children aged six and under consistently survived more effectively than even trained demographics like experienced hunters, fit hikers, former members of the military, and skilled sailors. How is this possible? Laurence Gonzales breaks down what children do differently from adults in[…]
The coronavirus pandemic has forced many of us into constant and relentless triage of tasks and assignments. It could be shifting to a remote work experience with our teams, struggling to retain and acquire customers, or ramping up to meet an explosion of demand. And this is only work. On the home front, we continue[…]
These three methods may help you tackle emotional eating and find new healthy habits to manage stress. Stress eating is consuming food in response to your feelings, especially when you are not hungry. Stress eating is also sometimes called emotional eating. Emotional eating means that your emotions — not your body — dictate when[…]
Emotion-Focused and Problem-Focused Strategies Whether you’ve been dumped by your date or you’ve had a rough day at the office, having healthy coping skills can be key to getting through tough times. Coping skills help you tolerate, minimize, and deal with stressful situations in life. Managing your stress well can help you feel better physically and[…]
A few years ago, a CEO assured me that his company was the market leader. “Clients will not leave for competitors,” he added. “It costs too much for them to switch.” Within weeks, the manufacturing giant Procter & Gamble elected not to renew its contract with the firm. The CEO was shocked — but he[…]
Lots of reading or screen time can leave your eyes tired, dry, and achy. These remedies and adjustments can help — and most of them don’t take much time, cost anything, or require you to leave your home. Apply a Warm Washcloth Try a washcloth soaked in warm water on your tired, achy eyes.[…]