Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern where you eat and then fast for certain hours of the day. This eating pattern is becoming an increasingly popular option for health-conscious people who want to reap the potential health benefits associated with this cycle of eating and fasting. Numerous studies show that this can have a powerful effect on the body and…
Antioxidants are molecules that are made in your own body and found in certain foods. These help to protect against free radicals which are responsible for damaging cells and increasing your risk of chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and type two diabetes. Thankfully, by eating more foods that are rich in antioxidants, you can power up your body to…
Words are powerful. The words we tell ourselves and the words we hear from others can influence what we do, and ultimately what we become. If you’re in need of some inspiration right now take a look at these quotes. They’re from regular people who strived to be their best. 1. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens;…
Research shows that meditation can increase your IQ. Scientist, Siegfried Othmer carried out research on participants using a type of meditation called brainwave training. The participants showed an average IQ increase of 23 percent. What is more, a follow-up study that was done twelve months later showed the effect was lasting. Two Types of Intelligence There are two types of…
We all know those individuals who seem to ooze self-confidence out of their pores as they go about their day with a can-do attitude. How many times have you looked at someone with this desirable trait, and thought to yourself: I wish I had their confidence? Well, the good news is, you can have confidence because contrary to popular belief,…
We all experience negative emotions and thoughts from time to time; it’s part of the human condition. However, for some of us letting go of painful emotions can be hard. This is usually for one of two reasons. The first is that we simply can’t let go because we don’t know how, or we choose to hold on to negative…
Goal setting is a fundamental component in striving for and achieving success. Whatever your hopes and aspirations are for both the short and long term setting attainable goals is the tool that will bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be in the future. You will find that when you clearly define what you…
As we are in the grip of a pandemic, more of us are working from home and generally spending extra time indoors due to the current restrictions. If you find yourself twiddling your thumbs while pondering what to do in your free time at home, here are ten things you can do for both personal growth and amusement. 1. Focus…
Looking for some inspiration? Here are 100 motivational quotes to help you foster a positive mindset so you can reach your potential. 1. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” ― Mark Twain 2. “Things work out best for those who make the best of how things work out.”― John Wooden 3. “Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves…
Happiness is what most of us seek. It’s what motivates us to make many of the choices that we make, all with the end goal of hopefully being happier. But here’s the problem: focusing on the end goal steals our joy from the present because we think when this particular event happens, then I’ll be happy. And you might —…