Articles on improving your mind.
When stressed, our brain releases cortisol, a chemical that helps us navigate potentially harmful situations but also inhibits rational, logical thinking. Unfortunately, this also can cause us to make critical mistakes as our thinking becomes clouded. Neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, in his TED talk: How to Stay Calm When You Know You’ll Be Stressed, believes there is … Read more
Laughter is something we all enjoy, whether it’s from being tickled to watching your friend fall down without hurting themselves. This important social emotion links us in more ways than you might have ever imagined. It seems that there are two types of laughter, the real type, which is high pitched and uncontrollable, and posed … Read more
Are you ready to hear this? The T-shirt business is a $20 billion dollar a year industry! This business is quite an impressive market into which many new start-ups are entering. You too can venture into this multi-billion dollar industry, as it does not take that much to get started, even on a small scale. … Read more
There’s nothing as satisfying as immersing your hands into rich soil and growing your own food. With the debate over GMO’s and preservatives in foods, organic farming has become a very viable option for people who are concerned about the food that they eat. For a better mind, body, and soul, more local residents are … Read more
Anxiety is a feeling that is difficult to deal with on a daily basis. Many people who experience anxiety feel it on a chronic, or daily basis, and find it difficult to find relief for the symptoms that can be so distracting while they go about their days. Fortunately, there are exercises that can be … Read more
The physical body and the mental mind are linked together in amazing ways. There’s so much research going into how stress manifests itself physically, while it is obvious that physical ailments can lead to a heavy mind. So, what do you do to try and solve these issues before they amplify themselves on you even more? … Read more
In this fast paced world, it can be so easy for us to get caught up in the little things. The taxes are due, a report for work hasn’t been finished yet, and the dog threw up on the rug again. When we get overwhelmed, it is difficult to steer clear of the mess of … Read more
Although not everyone’s cup of tea, hiking is fast becoming a popular pastime in a world that is becoming more and more technological and fast-paced. Sometimes people just want to get away from the rat-race and experience nature at her purest. Hiking certainly allows this. Walking through mountains, valleys, lush lakes and streams have now … Read more
One of the last things anyone considers when referring to team building is golf. But when you actually sit down and think about it, it makes perfect sense. Golf is a great game that can be played in teams and is inclusive for golfers and non-golfers alike. Whether the event is for the leadership team … Read more
If you live in the northern hemisphere you’ve likely noticed there’s a marked change in people’s mood and bodies during winter months, this is commonly known as the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and it happens because the lack of sunlight really affects human bodies, making them prone to depression and moodiness. In fact, the light … Read more
On average, people spend around 10.3 years at work in a lifetime. Doubtless, the work environment plays a great role in people’s comprehensive development. If you climb the career ladder and try to achieve the work success, you tend to be a happier person. Thus, developing at work is important. Reasons for developing at work: … Read more
There are few things more satisfying than using your creativity to increase the aesthetic quality of your home from the outside in. The backyard is a place that all too often gets overlooked. We enjoy taking the time to renovate our kitchens, change our carpets, and keep the floors clean. However, it’s important to consider … Read more
Nothing is more rejuvenating than a restful night’s sleep. In fact, there are a number of health benefits of proper sleep including: Improved memory Longer life span Reduced inflammation Improved grades and athletic performance Weight loss While we all want to sleep well, sometimes this proves more easily said than done. Aside from busy schedules, … Read more
Of the many needs of human beings, proper shelter is right up there with food and water when it comes to importance. We rely on the walls of our homes to keep us safe from the outdoor elements, and it’s also here where we make some of our sweetest memories with loved ones. Despite the … Read more
If you ask 10 people, “What is communication?” You will get 10 different answers. For some, communication is limited to what they can convey through writing, whether it is via a novel, email, or text message. For others, it may be defined as the information that can be conveyed via the spoken word. To help … Read more
